LFPF Lasker Mill Road Farm Petition

LFPF Lasker Mill Road Farm Petition

The LFPF submitted a nomination to the City’s Historic Preservation Commission at its May meeting for a local historic district for this beautiful property on the southwest corner of town.  The petition includes the remarkable history, photos and maps of the main house and outbuildings, the farmland, golf course and properties that made up the estate, as well as information about Albert D. Lasker and architect David Adler.  

You may view the entire 72-page document on the City of Lake Forest website. Our presentation can be found on page 90 as item #6 here.

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