Lake Forest Preservation Foundation, Lake Forest, IL
to Preserving
the Historic
Visual Character
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President's Message |
Winter/Spring 2011
In the still of the night, if you live near town, you can hear the 4:30 a.m. train rumble into Lake Forest even if it’s winter and all of your windows are shut tight. Being awakened, I think of those men and women 150 years ago who toiled diligently, taking these same train tracks downtown to build their fortunes and the foundation of today’s Lake Forest.
Fast forward to today…the “150” banner is hanging over Market Square, a clear reminder of our heritage, aglow in green in the dark. I wonder if those fine people of a century-and-a-half ago ever envisioned how beautiful and wonderful our town would be today.
It has not been without controversy to keep it as intended. The Preservation Foundation has fought hard in many instances to prevent ruin of our landmarks, some successful, such as the Walden/Bluff ’s Edge Bridge, and some not, such as the David Adler designed Chicken Coop at Elawa Farm, torn down not long ago.
I think the founders from the 1860s had an idea of what the town should look like in the future, and for the most part it has been realized. However, it’s taken a lot of hard work by many preservation-minded people such as you and members of the Preservation Foundation.
This year we have outstanding programs supporting Lake Forest’s 150th anniversary, starting with our April 17th program. This lecture will be followed by tours of award-winning 150th Anniversary Homes, absolutely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you and your family. Following, we are hosting a Jens Jensen Restoration Private Garden Tour in May, our annual Family Fair in Market Square in June, and our Lake Forest Train Station event in September.
All of these are described in this issue of the Preservation Foundation Newsletter. I hope you have an opportunity to attend these events, support your Foundation and bask in the glow of what our founders envisioned so long ago.
Tom Daly
400 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, Illinois, 60045 • Phone: 847-234-1230 • Fax: 847-234-9250 • Email
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