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Historical Photo Guessing Game: The Road Leads to the Knollwood Club
Weekly posting celebrates Lake Forest's 150th anniversary.
Two adjoining farms, consisting of 248 acres were purchased for $600 per acre in 1924 to form wjhat is now known as Knollwood Club.
The farms belonged to Mrs. Granger Farwell and Mr. A.C. McCord, respectively. The acres were located on Telegraph Road (now Waukegan Road) and Creamery Corners (now the junction of Waukegan Road and Route 176),
Great comments and historical references from Pauline, Gail and Art. Thanks to each of you for contributing and educating the rest of us.
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