PUBLIC LANDING RESTAURANT

The Public Landing is housed in the historic Gaylord Building (1838). The building played a vital role in one of the greatest enterprises of the 19th century: the digging of the 96 mile long Illinois & Michigan Canal. The Gaylord Building is one of 29 National Trust Historic Sites and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The handsome warehouse was the construction depot for the Canal, which linked Lake Michigan with the Illinois River, opening the Midwest to commerce and industry. In 1987 the Gaylord Building opened to the public, featuring The Public Landing in addition to the adjacent museum and art gallery.

Primary location: Lockport United States