Lake Forest 150th Anniversary Book

Lake Forest 150th Anniversary Book“The readers of this very useful, detailed, dramatic and highly visual history will be rewarded with many different finds. For those newer to the community it offers an accessible and pleasing introduction to the city’s 150 years of history. For the founder descendants and long-term residents and friends it will offer new angles for viewing many topics and certainly many new discoveries, gleaned from primary sources like old Lake Foresters.” writes Arthur H. Miller Archivist and Librarian for Special Collections, Donelley and Lee Library, Lake Forest College.

This beautiful 160 page book is filled with history on both a local level and in relation to the world during each of the 15 decades covered in the book. Included are never before published photographs and personal accounts, including founding families, historic districts, maps, and pictures of the City of Lake Forest’s 150th Celebration this book will be treasured for generations!

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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
220 E. Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-2600