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Discover the diverse historical architectural heritage in Aurora.
Follow the link to a variety of self-guided tours and historic districts. Discover historic homes, churches, bridges and other landmarks by famous architects such as Eugene Malmer, Herbert Spieler, J.E. Minnott and Worst & Shepardson. Follow the trail to a host of Sears mail-order homes or see a house made of coal. Whether driving around town or walking downtown Stolp Avenue you will find the past left its mark on Aurora.
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