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The mission of the Park Forest Historical Society is to preserve, interpret and celebrate the unique history, diversity and achievements of the Village of Park Forest, Illinois through exhibits, publications and special programs;To educate residents, students and visitors in all aspects of village history;To encourage donations and enlist ...
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Park Forest is a village located south of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, with a small southern portion in Will County, Illinois, United States. The village was originally designed by Loebl Schlossman & Bennett as a planned community for veterans returning from World War II. [2]
A Brief History. A Brief History of the Museum. The 1950s Park Forest House Museum began as a joint project of the 50th Anniversary Committee, the Park Forest Historical Society, the League of Women Voters of the Park Forest Area and Thorn Creek Townhouses. Called the 50th Anniversary House Museum, it was intended to be a temporary, two month ...
Park Forest Before 1949. Park Forest Before 1949. There was, of course, no Park Forest then. Strictly speaking, the history of our town begins only in 1946. But there is an interesting history of this area before veterans and their families were attracted out here shortly after World War II. Records in the Park Forest Local History Collection ...
Park Forest. - A A + A. 1946–1960, Loebl, Schlossman and Bennett; Elbert Peets, landscape architect. Bounded by U.S. 30, Sauk Trail Forest Preserve, Thorn Creek, and Central Park Ave. Aerial view 1961 (Courtesy Park Forest Historical Society)
Park Forest began life in 1948 as a plan to provide housing for GIs returning from World War II. It was the first post-war planned community, and its innovative design has been recognized and used as a model for towns throughout the world.
Jun 2, 2013 · The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 227 Monee Road (inside St. Mary’s Catholic Church) in Park Forest, Illinois, represents an original rental townhome, furnished as it might have been from 1948-1953, the first five years of the village.
