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2022 Spring Newsletter
The Library board’s newly formed Building Committee, headed by Library trustees Bryan Bertola and Heather Strong, took the first step in the library’s Capital Improvement Project by reviewing the existing dome analysis completed in 2018.
LFPF’s Statement to the Plan Commission Regarding the First Midwest Bank Development at the Corner of Bank Lane and Deerpath
The Lake Forest Preservation Foundation is a non-profit organization with over 500 members, consisting largely of Lake Forest residents. For nearly 50 years, our mission has been to preserve the historic visual character of Lake Forest.
2021 Fall Newsletter
Lake Forest Preservation Foundation’s mission is to protect the historic visual character of Lake Forest. Our recent advocacy efforts reflect our commitment to the City of Lake Forest’s nationally recognized Historic Preservation ordinance.
Statement to the City Council Regarding Phase 3 of the McKinley Road Project
The mission statement of the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation (“LFPF”) is to protect the historic visual character of Lake Forest.
2021 Summer Newsletter
Welcome to summer! We are so happy to be easing out of COVID restrictions and back to some normalcy in all our lives. The Lake Forest Preservation Foundation is busy planning events for the upcoming summer months that showcase our local architecture and gardens.
LFPF Comments on the Lake Forest Library Renovation
The Lake Forest Preservation Foundation shared thoughtful comments on the proposed renovation of the Lake Forest Library, emphasizing the importance of balancing progress with preservation.
2021 Spring Newsletter
On March 15th, the Lake Forest Library went before the City Council to discuss a proposed Library capital improvement campaign that proposes a greatly expanded and reimagined Library building.
Statement to the City Council About Library Improvement Proposal
The Preservation Foundation Board urges the City Council to prioritize the maintenance of the historic Lake Forest Library, particularly fixing its dome.
2020 Fall Newsletter
Congratulations to each of this year’s nine Preservation Award winners, which were officially announced at the October 5th City Council meeting.
2020 Summer Newsletter
Like many organizations, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to re-examine how we conduct business and hold our meetings, how we engage with our members, and how we plan for programs and events during the year ahead.
2020 Spring Newsletter
A new decade is upon us, wherein demographic evolution, technology, innovation, and cultural norms are changing the way people live, work, and play.
2019 Fall Newsletter
From several vantage points in downtown Lake Forest it’s easy to spot the white tarp-draped dome of Lake Forest Library.