Docent, Denise Sabotta, Memorial Plaque Dedication

On Thursday, September 12th, Jerry Reynolds, LaSalle City Councilman, presented a plaque in honor of his late partner, Denise Sabotta, to the Hegeler Carus Mansion.

Denise was a dedicated docent at the Mansion for over 20 years. In her role as docent, she led tours, sharing the history of the Mansion, the families, and the many artifacts with guests. Denise was a huge part of the team, and her contributions were much appreciated and will be remembered.

Photo left to right: Jerry Reynolds, Denise’s Daughter Jackie Norris, Inga Carus, and Laura Walker

“Denise will be missed by the team at the Hegeler Carus Mansion,” said Laura Walker, Hegeler Carus Mansion Executive Director. “All of our volunteers, much like Denise, are dedicated to the continued legacy of the Mansion. Through their contributions of time, talents and treasures, they leave a lasting legacy that impacts every guest, tour participant, and staff member here.”

The Hegeler Carus Mansion was designed in 1874 by W.W. Boyington, who also designed the iconic Water Tower in Chicago. August Fiedler, the Mansion’s interior designer, became one of the most sought-after interior designers after completing his work at the Mansion.

The Hegeler Carus Mansion was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995, and designated a National Historic Landmark in 2007, a prestigious designation granted by the U.S. National Park Service. The Mansion is located at 1307 Seventh Street in LaSalle. For information about how to become a volunteer, like Denise, visit website at www.hegelercarus.org or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/hegelercarus/.