Crystal Lake, (IL)

by Kenney, Diana L.

• ISBN13: 9780738560076
• ISBN10: 0738560073
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-09-28
• Publisher: Arcadia Pub

Summary

Since 1835, when Ziba Beardsley declared, "The water is as clear as crystal," generations of people have enjoyed the area's spring-fed lake. The pages of this book take readers on a trip back through time to learn more about the twin towns of Nunda and Crystal Lake and their eventual union. Meet some of Crystal Lake's first settlers, as well as those who came later, and discover how they shaped the community. See photographs and descriptions of summer resorts, country clubs, parks, schools, and churches. Trace the development of both Virginia Street and the historic downtown district through vintage street scenes. Some of the buildings shown in Crystal Lake were removed long ago, yet others are still standing to serve as silent reminders of the community's rich and proud heritage.

Author Biography

Diana L. Kenney is president and cofounder of the Crystal Lake Historical Society. Her interest and passion for local history and historic architecture has made her a strong advocate for historic preservation. Using vintage postcards, Kenney creates a visual history of Crystal Lake that illustrates how the city truly live us to its motto, A good place to live.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. 6
Introduction	p. 7
Downtown Business District	p. 9
Railroad History	p. 33
Churches and Schools	p. 41
Private Lakefront Resorts	p. 57
Dole Mansion and Crystal Lake Country Club	p. 71
Lakefront, Parks, and Recreation	p. 79
Business and Industry	p. 99
Street Scenes	p. 111
About the Society	p. 127
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