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A World of Enchantment

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Dream whatever dream you dream.

It all began with one young girl’s fairy-tale dream to live in a castle with her prince.

Continuing on Helen Chubbock Lusk’s dream, the Soderstrom Family is proud to host all walks of life on the grounds, bringing the Castle’s various personalities to life.

One of the most iconic landmarks in Central Illinois, generations of Peorians have marked their happiest moments at the Castle, which is located on Grand View Drive.

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Creating Memories with Family and Friends

Previous Family and Friend Gatherings at the Castle Home

Halloween 2023

October 31, 2023

Each year, the Soderstrom Castle celebrates Halloween, welcoming children and adults alike for a night of fun.

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Miss Illinois Photoshoot 2023

August 6, 2023

After the Miss Illinois Scholarship Pageant, the Queen, her court, and local queens receive a photography day.

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Cigar Society Annual Celebration 2023

June 5, 2023

The Gentlemen’s Cigar Society of Central Illinois met at the Castle for an evening of fun.

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Castle History

The Castle Home has only had 4 owners over the years and the love for it remains continuous.

Designed with features from all eras of castle building, the Castle’s short history spans just 3 generations.

Helen Chubbock Lusk brought bricklayers and masons from Europe to build this home, drawing inspiration from Romanesque (11th and 12th centuries) and Gothic (12th to 16th centuries) features.

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Castle Photoshoots

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Please Note

Traditionally, the Soderstrom Family has welcomed free use of the exterior of the Castle for hundreds of high school graduates, homecoming participants, and prom attendees annually.

We welcome our community to use the Castle exterior for capturing special photos and videos outside of those events, but we do ask that you reach out to us to set up a time to do so.

Please schedule your shoot via the link below.

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Making Memories with Friends and Family

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Soderstrom Castle, one of the area's famous historical landmarks, is located on Grandview Drive in Peoria Heights, Illinois. The Soderstrom Family is proud to share the Castle Home with all walks of life from Central Illinois and beyond. Please respect the grounds as you visit as this is a private residence.

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