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Lake Forest Library
Lake Forest, IL
Public Service Centers
360 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest 60045, IL
"The present building, designed as a library, was given to the city by Mrs. Charles H. Schweppe and Mrs. Stanley Keith, in memory of Mrs. Keith's first husband, Kersey Coates Reed. It was dedicated on June 7, 1931. Original Architect was Edwin Clark. Landscape Architect was Franz Lipp.
In 1978, three new wings were officially dedicated, architects, Brener, Danforth, Rockwell. Monies for 1.1 million dollar addition were underwritten by gifts from the community and a substantial donation from the Reed family.
A three-level book stack renovation was completed in 1990.
In 1992, the Children's Department was refurbished; designers: Down East Design. A mural by Thomas Melvin was commissioned by the Friends of Lake Forest Library for the Children's foyer.”
In 1978, three new wings were officially dedicated, architects, Brener, Danforth, Rockwell. Monies for 1.1 million dollar addition were underwritten by gifts from the community and a substantial donation from the Reed family.
A three-level book stack renovation was completed in 1990.
In 1992, the Children's Department was refurbished; designers: Down East Design. A mural by Thomas Melvin was commissioned by the Friends of Lake Forest Library for the Children's foyer.”
360 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest 60045, IL
"The present building, designed as a library, was given to the city by Mrs. Charles H. Schweppe and Mrs. Stanley Keith, in memory of Mrs. Keith's first husband, Kersey Coates Reed. It was dedicated on June 7, 1931. Original Architect was Edwin Clark. Landscape Architect was Franz Lipp.
In 1978, three new wings were officially dedicated, architects, Brener, Danforth, Rockwell. Monies for 1.1 million dollar addition were underwritten by gifts from the community and a substantial donation from the Reed family.
A three-level book stack renovation was completed in 1990.
In 1992, the Children's Department was refurbished; designers: Down East Design. A mural by Thomas Melvin was commissioned by the Friends of Lake Forest Library for the Children's foyer.”
In 1978, three new wings were officially dedicated, architects, Brener, Danforth, Rockwell. Monies for 1.1 million dollar addition were underwritten by gifts from the community and a substantial donation from the Reed family.
A three-level book stack renovation was completed in 1990.
In 1992, the Children's Department was refurbished; designers: Down East Design. A mural by Thomas Melvin was commissioned by the Friends of Lake Forest Library for the Children's foyer.”