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The Art of Fine Gardening: Craig Bergmann Landscape Design
Craig Bergmann and Russell Buvala presented The Art of Fine Gardening, showcasing four decades of landscape design that unites architecture and horticulture. Featuring twenty North Shore gardens—including the historic Gardens at 900—the book blends stunning photography, personal stories, and practical guidance for gardeners and design enthusiasts alike.
2025 Fall Newsletter
As we head into what we all hope will be another beautiful Fall in Lake Forest, I’m delighted to share with you some exciting initiatives that are underway at the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation.
Stanley Anderson Lake Forest High School 90th Anniversary
LFPF presents a 90th anniversary program celebrating Lake Forest High School with architectural historian Paul Bergmann. The talk explores Stanley Anderson’s 1935 design and the school’s lasting role in the community, launching a yearlong celebration of LFHS’s history, impact, and future.
The Value of Sensitive Development in Lake Forest
If you missed September 17’s program, this video features Professor Steven W. Semes discussing how historic communities can grow while preserving their character. Watch the Q&A at 57:30 for insights into local issues.
Stanley Anderson 100th Anniversary with Paul Bergmann
The Lake Forest Preservation Foundation marks the 100th anniversary of Stanley Anderson’s firm with a recorded presentation by Paul Bergmann at Gorton Center, exploring Anderson’s architectural legacy through Deerpath Hill Estates and its distinctive historic styles.
2025 Summer Newsletter
Welcome to the Preservation Foundation’s Summer issue! We are proudly featuring our recently awarded properties dating from 1898 to 2024. Our awards this year celebrate a range of property owners’ good stewardship of historic and compatible structures.
LFHS Essay Award Winners Spring 2025
Rayanne Attar, LFPF Board Member Kelsey Kleinert, Katherine Yakes and Simon Back
LFPF Lasker Mill Road Farm Petition
At its May meeting, LFPF advanced the preservation of this remarkable southwest-corner estate by submitting a nomination for local historic district status, celebrating its history, architecture, and cultural importance.
LFPF Preservation Awards 2025
LFPF’s 2025 Preservation Awards honored outstanding stewardship across Preservation, Rehabilitation, and Infill. Remarks from Brian Norton and Art Miller underscored preservation as an investment in the future. The annual program celebrated homeowners and teams whose thoughtful work sustains Lake Forest’s historic visual character and architectural legacy.
What Makes a Winner (March 2025)
In March 2025, the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation’s “What Makes a Winner” program featured Jennifer McGregor’s foundation updates and a panel discussion on Preservation Awards—covering criteria, nominations, and best practices like repairing original windows, using appropriate masonry materials, and ensuring updates stay harmonious with a home’s historic character.
2025 Spring Newsletter
Welcome to the spring issue! In the Midwest, few things have thepower to evoke shared feelings of enthusiasm and hope quite like the first warm day of spring.
LFPF HPC Statements
The Lake Forest Preservation Foundation (LFPF) regularly submits formal statements to the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) regarding development projects that impact the historic visual character of Lake Forest, Illinois.