A beautifully researched and highly collectible guide celebrating the architectural legacy of Lake Forest — one of the North Shore’s most historically significant communities.
Published by the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation, this exceptional volume explores 80 distinguished properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including residential estates, commercial buildings, public structures, and religious landmarks. Each entry features photographs, detailed architectural descriptions, historical context, and location maps, making the guide both an educational resource and an inspiring reference.
Highlights include works by renowned architects Howard Van Doren Shaw, Henry Ives Cobb, and Frost & Granger, offering insight into the craftsmanship and design philosophies that shaped Lake Forest’s built environment.
This second edition (1994), a 100-page softcover volume, is an essential addition for architecture enthusiasts, preservation advocates, historians, and anyone with a love for Lake Forest or Chicago’s North Shore.
Available for pickup only at the LFPF office located at 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045.
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