Long before there was the idea of a preservation movement here in Lake Forest and during the development of the plan for Market Square (which could be considered early urban renewal), buildings were saved for future generations by being
transplanted to new locations and given new purposes, now known as adaptive reuse.

A small, elegant pavilion gracefully identifies West Park. Although small in size, its presence defines the park with its detailed brickwork and accents, dog-eared gables, and low overhangs.

Just a century ago next year, an epic civic development milestone volume, the Plan of Chicago, was published by the Commercial Club of Chicago.

Lake Forest’s train station on McKinley Road and Western Avenue
is a contributing structure in the Original Lake Forest National
Register Historic District established in 1976.

It was the recent demolition of the David Adler designed poultry house at Elawa Farm that brought Ms. Crowley’s words to mind. A part of the story of Elawa Farm was erased when the Poultry House fell to a wrecker’s ball.

Dating from the mid 19th Century, the log house has been restored by noted preservationist and owner of CrabTree Farm John Bryan, and his team of conservationists.

Lake Forest residents all are familiar with Market Square, the east side town center facing the 1900 train station. Many have heard that it is the “first shopping center.”

IIt’s that time of year again for the Foundation’s Annual Historic Preservation Awards. Please see this newsletter’s centerpiece for the award nomination form.

This edition of our newsletter has as its basis the stirring presentations of preservation economist Don Rypkema.

It’s an exciting time to be part of the Foundation and helping to sustain the incredible architectural legacy of our town.

It’s official! After two arduous years of discussions, a revised Building Scale Ordinance and newly introduced Design Guidelines were voted on and passed by our City Council.

For the future? Some of the ideas that have been discussed include the creation of a Lasker Estate historic district, publication of a book on the Green Bay Road Historic District, and ultimately the hiring of someone to run our Gorton office.