Lake Forest: Estates; People; and Culture is the first book-scaled historical survey entirely focused on this notable Chicago North Shore suburb in a generation; offering a newly visual approach to the communitys unique early past. Many of the nearly 200 images have never been published; having been newly discovered in local archives and family collections. From the Civil War to World War I especially; this community of millionaires flourished; giving rise to a diverse whole town-within-a-town whose local industry comprised the estates and their owners. West Lake Forest had been settled by Irish-descendant farmers after 1836; but by 1857 a new sort of community had sprung up further east; between the then-new railroad line along the lake and the shore. It was a wooded; naturalistic; anti-urban suburb; centered on education and faith; established by New England descendant Chicago Presbyterians; and businessmen with their families.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A useful book for those who plan to spend time in Carlsbad.By James D. PistoleI lived in Carlsbad most of the time from 1948 to 1969. returning for visits many times after that. The book is accurate and in depth. If you plan to visit Carlsbad I think you will find this book useful.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Carlsbad and Carlsbad Caverns (Images of America) (Images of America...By ReaderLots of good history! Especially since I was born and raised closed to Carlsbad and the Caverns!Yes! I would recommend this!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Memory RestoredBy Big SisI bought this book for my father. When we were young. he and my mother would take my brother and I on vacations each Summer. I find books. often with great photography. to recapture our travels. This book bridges the time between generations. dad had some great stories to share with his grandkids.
