Public Landing Restaurant and Banquet Center

The Public Landing Restaurant and Banquet Center is housed in the historic Gaylord Building in Lockport, Illinois. The Gaylord Building is one of the National Trust Historic Sites and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The building played a vital role in one of the greatest enterprises of the 19th century: the digging of the 96 mile long I&M Canal. The Public Landing boasts a well-manicured spacious outdoor seating area that overlooks the I&M Canal and Lincoln Landing Park. The Public Landing Restaurant offers classic American fare with fresh ingredients in a beautiful setting indoors and outdoors.

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Old Canal Days
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Acoustic Open Mic Night
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Public Landing Restaurant and Banquet Center

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Midwest SOARRING Foundation

Will County Historical Museum and Research Center

Will County Historical Society's Heritage Village

Old Canal Days

A Walk Thru Time Living History Timeline

Nik & Ivy 3rd Anniversary Party

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Acoustic Open Mic Night

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