Lake Forest Day: 100 Years of Celebration
(Part of the Images of America: Illinois Series)
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The first Lake Forest Day in 1908 included a hot air balloon ascension, a cutest baby contest, a mind-reading dog, and a vaudeville show. Proceeds from this event, organized by the Lake Forest Woman's Club, funded the Contagious Hospital, which eventually merged into Lake Forest Hospital. American Legion Post 264 took over in 1921 and has maintained this extraordinary tradition ever since. This annual celebration has changed over the years to reflect...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0738552496
ISBN13:9780738552491
Release Date:July 2008
Publisher:Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.95 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 6.6" x 9.2"
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