l’RESERVATION FOUNDATION OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS Officers: Edward H. (Ted) Bennett, III, PRESIDENT; Kimberly Nicastro, VICE PRESIDENT; Alice Moulton-Ely, SECRETARY; Warren F. Harshbarger, TREASURER; Directors: Marcia O. Bennett, Paul Bergmann, Pricilla A. Billington, Susan D. Bryant; President’s Message: allow me to introduce myself as the new President of your Preservation Foundation, I have lived in Lake Forest almost all my life, I went to grade school here and was graduated from Lake Forest College, my parents spent most of their lives here, my father was the first President of your Foundation, my grandparents and my great-grandfather lived here, all of this has given me a great appreciation for our city, I believe that our slogan, “Preservation Is Progress,” says it all, the future of Lake Forest lies in what we do to its past in its present, perhaps the greatest pleasure a new President of your Foundation can have is to thank the outgoing President for a job well done, Pauline Mohr has performed superbly during her past two terms just as she did during her previous terms, not only did she ably manage the affairs of your Foundation, she attended innumerable City meetings and conferences with City officials and staff, among her accomplishments during these past two years Pauline completed your Foundation’s work on the Walden-Bluff’s Edge Bridge, agreed to raise funds for the fountain in Market Square, and placed us in the leadership position to preserve and restore Elawa Farm across Waukegan Road from Lake Forest Place, moreover under her leadership your Foundation began an internal review and plan that will direct our growth well into the twenty-first century, planning our future path is our key challenge, most of you already know that the primary purpose of your Foundation is to conserve and perpetuate the historic character of Lake Forest, you probably also know that your Foundation has helped preserve, conserve, and renew the cultural resources of Lake Forest through research and community education, did you know, however, that our bylaws permit us to acquire, develop, restore, and sell historic or scenic easements or properties selected from historic sites, structures, and amenities of architectural or historic interest, the time has come to begin to realize that dream, although our planning is not yet complete the pressures of time and opportunity require us to begin the capital campaign that will fund our projects, our primary preservation project is Elawa Farm, as you may know Board member Christine Shaw and her husband Bob are developing residential sites on the former grounds of this historic gentleman’s farm, your Foundation will be spearheading the direction and fundraising for this project, the Shaws also have purchased and, working with your Foundation, will restore the historic Babcock/Armour/Mr. T estate on Green Bay Road, these projects will increase our visibility and help launch us into the future we share with Lake Forest, I consider it a great honor and a challenge to hold this office, I know the Preservation Foundation has made a significant difference in Lake Forest, with your support and with the assistance and counsel of our friends in the Historical Society and Open Lands we can do more, our board is strong, our membership is growing, I hope you’re looking forward to this next year as much as I am, Ted; Upcoming Events and Programs: Pre-Restoration Tour and Picnic at “Two Gables,” the Historic Babcock/Armour/Mr. T Estate, Adult Foundation Members $35, Adult Nonmembers $50, Children ages 4-18 $10, Children 3 and Under Free, please use reservation form inside back cover (the value of your ticket is $15 for adults, $8 for children, all proceeds beyond these amounts are tax-deductible and benefit preservation projects of the Lake Forest Foundation for Historic Preservation, an Illinois 501(c)(3) public foundation), Schedule of Events SUNDAY AUGUST 1 4-7 P.M., 4-6 p.m. Tours of House (see article on pages 4-6 following), 6 p.m. Barbecue Picnic, 6:40 p.m. Antique Car Display, Croquet, Games, New Tradition Chorus Concert (hear the top, award-winning barbershop harmony chorus in the world, the “New Tradition” is the Northbrook Chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Singing in America), Ice Cream Social, PARKING: for continuous shuttle to “Two Gables,” please park in the lot north of City Hall, no parking available at the site, last shuttle returns at 7:15 p.m.; Directors listed: Carol A. Champ, William H. Emerson, Joseph F. Huber, Elaine B. Hughes, Arthur H. Miller, Jr., Pauline M. Mohr, Shirley Paddock, Patricia C. Riess, David Schlott, Christine L. Shaw, Linda L. Shields, Dan Sutherland, Louise Weithas; Honorary Directors: Herbert Geist, Gail T. Hodges, Lorraine A. Tweed, Henry P. Wheeler, Sarah Wimmer; In Memoriam: Edward H. Bennett, Jr., David R. Moulton; PRESIDENTS OF THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION: Edward H. Bennett, Jr., 1976-1978; Gayle K. Dompke, 1978-1980; Gail T. Hodges, 1980-1982; Herbert Geist, 1982-1984; Lorraine A. Tweed, 1984-1986; Henry P. Wheeler, 1986-1988; Sarah Wimmer, 1988-1990, 1992-1993; Linda L. Shields, 1990-1992; Pauline M. Mohr, 1993-1995, 1997-1999; Richard J. DuBourdieu, 1995-1997; Preser”tio11! is published by The Lake Forest Foundation for Historic Preservation and distributed without charge to the residents and businesses in the City of Lake Forest, Illinois, desbarats/preserve, http://members.aol.com/, Box 813, Lake Forest IL 60045, (847) 234-1275; “Infill Projects: Ingredients for Success” buses leave Gorton Community Center at 2 p.m. for lecture and tour of a “Modern Master,” last bus returns to Gorton at 5 p.m., free to Foundation Members, $5 for Nonmembers, watch your mail for reservation information, mark your calendar Sunday, September 12, 2 p.m., informative program on design and construction of new homes in historic neighborhoods presented by Diana Melichar, AIA, of Geudter & Melichar Architects, Lake Forest, graduate in Architecture from Tulane University with Master of Architecture and Urban Design from Columbia University, serves on the Highland Park Historic Preservation Commission and is one of 12 national Small Project Forum Advisors for the AIA, lecture topics include site selection and zoning considerations, floor plan layout, materials and detailing, and architect and contractor selection process, list of readings included, tour house chosen as a “Modern Master” by Pioneer Press; “Two Gables” Elegant Estate from the Country House Era to Undergo Turn-of-the-Century Renovation, saved from demolition by local preservationists, 1910 Lindeberg-designed estate and former home to Orville Babcock, Laurance Armour, and Mr. T awaits house and landscape restoration, carved brackets and sundial typical details, Chicago investment banker Orville E. Babcock commissioned Albro and Lindeberg to design 1910 summer estate on Green Bay Road, English Tudor manor house with landscaping by Jens Jensen, published in Architectural Record in 1912, sold to Laurance H. Armour in 1913 and occupied until the 1980s, 1928 fire led to David Adler interior remodel and changes including tile roof and detailing typical of Adler designs and furnishings by Francis Elkins, Town and Country 1927 photos illustrate elegance, late 1980s coach house subdivided, remainder sold to Mr. T for more than 10 years with removal of trees and landscaping though manor house essentially unchanged, structural restoration and renovation needed, later put up for sale prompting buyers eager to demolish and subdivide, goals of City Comprehensive Plan include preservation of streetscape vistas and open space and contextual compatibility, estate listed on National Register of Historic Places and among most endangered, in early June residents Robert and Christine Shaw purchased to save by restoring and renovating house and grounds, “the house is definitely worth saving… and the landscape should be restored… it’s an investment in maintaining the heritage and preservation values of the community,” estate documented with drawings and photographs, north elevation shows main entrance and service wing added in 1913 with archway driveway once leading to coach house on Western Avenue, original plans from Domestic Architecture of H. T. Lindeberg will aid restoration, Ted Bennett notes mission to conserve and preserve historic character and encourage efforts like the Shaws’, Shaws engaged Chicago architect David Woodhouse, AIA Fellow, known for landmark renovations including Lake Forest City Hall (awards from AIA and LPCI), Shore Acres Country Club after fire, Lake Bluff Village Hall, Lake County Museum; Ninth Annual Historic Preservation Awards honor nine property owners for exemplary local stewardship including Preservation Award 440 East Wisconsin Avenue Dr. and Mrs. Cole D. Lundquist, Preservation Award 1051 Meadow Lane Mr. and Mrs. W. James Farrell, Preservation Award Lake Forest College Reid Hall and Lilly Holt Reid Chapel, Preservation Award Lake Forest College Cleveland Young International Student Center, Renovation Award 545 East Crabtree Lane Mr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Tibbits, Jr., Renovation Award 190 Ahwahnee Road Mr. David P. Harris and Ms. Judy Brown, Renovation Award 338 East Westminster Road Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Lind, Renovation Award 77 North Stone Gate Road Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Duckworth, Rehabilitation Award 326 East Westminster Road Dr. and Mrs. Robert Pasen, Rehabilitation Award O’Neill Building Westminster Road at Western Avenue Leonard Turelli, with details about Lindeberg, Frost and Granger, Stanley D. Anderson ’16, Edwin H. Clark, Jerome Cerny, renovations, roofs, copper work, mechanical upgrades, concealed air conditioning, terraces, garages, landscapes, compatibility, adaptive use, and historic integrity; THE CASE FOR SAVING HISTORIC PROPERTIES explains historic buildings and landscapes enrich community and incentives exist but development pressure endangers properties, Endangered Place 1414 North Green Bay Road with letter to Lake Forest City Council January 5, 1998 by Edward H. Bennett, III regarding demolition request for Howard Van Doren Shaw-designed summer residence for John Dorr Bradley, subdivision history, covenants against further subdivision, invitation to tour, internal remodeling without permits, offer to assist in finding buyers for restoration, request City deny demolition and enforce covenant, noting effective January 5, 2000 moratorium expires allowing demolition legally and that National Register and City ordinances cannot prevent it, contact Preservation Foundation 234-1275; WHAT IS THE PRESERVATION FOUNDATION? founded August 1976 as tax-exempt public charity committed to preserving City’s visual character and guiding change and growth, chartered to preserve through acquisition, development, restoration, knowledge, research, planning, easements, revolving funds, identified visually by Market Square and old estates, human scale buildings, extensive landscapes, City codes and enforcement, pressure to change, guide growth, losses erode character, support through membership and volunteer input, revenue supports Historic District Survey, preservation ordinance, educational newsletter distributed to every household and business, research and studies and photography for endangered buildings, support renovations of Old Recreation Center, Old Fire Station, City Hall, Handy Green, Gorton Community Center, planning and fundraising for North Western/Union Pacific Station and Walden/Bluff’s Edge Bridge, revolving fund and endowment, easements and tax benefits, directors observe City Council, Plan Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Building Review Board, Zoning Board of Appeals; Reservation for Pre-Restoration Picnic at “Two Gables” includes ticket value and tax-deductible excess, reserve Adult Foundation Members $35 per ticket, Adult Nonmembers $50, Children 4-18 $10, Children 3 and under free, Platinum Preservation Patron $1,000, Preservation Patron $500, unable to attend but wish to contribute $, charge to VISA or MasterCard with account number, signature, expiration date, check payable to Lake Forest Preservation Foundation and send reservation to Box 813, Lake Forest, IL 60045, (847) 735-1223, Name, Telephone, Address; JOIN US! The Lake Forest Foundation for Historic Preservation, Box 813, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045, (847) 234-1275, enroll in membership category with Mr./Mrs., Mr., Mrs., Ms., Street, Telephone, City, State, Zip, Member Annual Dues $35, Sustaining $250, Contributing $50, Sponsor $100, Life Member contribution $2,500 or more, would like to work actively please call, the Preservation Foundation, an Illinois 501(c)(3) public foundation, open to all who share its goal of “Progress Through Preservation.” 7199
