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Rayanne Attar, LFPF Board Member Kelsey Kleinert, Katherine Yakes and Simon Back

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.

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.

The City of Lake Forest’s Historic Preservation Commission emphasizes preserving original architectural features, protecting archaeological resources, and ensuring new constructions are compatible with existing structures.

LFPF City of LF Statements

LFPF Board Member Jim Opsitnik served in a critical role on the Capital Projects Advisory Committee for Lake Forest High School’s Capital Facility Needs Project.

The Lake Forest Preservation Foundation celebrated the holidays on December 8 with members and friends at the Ralph H. Poole Estate in Lake Bluff, designed by David Adler and Henry Dangler in 1913.

It is with great pleasure the Foundation welcomes Jennifer M. McGregor as LFPF’s new Executive Director. 

The almost 16,000 sq ft house in 2024 was a replacement for an 1880 large wood frame cottage for Lucy Sturges and Ebenezer Buckingham.

The reflections from Lake Forest residents highlight the significance of historical architecture and community spaces, particularly Market Square and the “Friends” statue.