Lake Forest Day

100 Years of Celebration

Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, Photography, Pictorials, History, Travel, Museums, Tours, & Points of Interest
Cover of the book Lake Forest Day by Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society, Arcadia Publishing Inc.
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Author: Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society ISBN: 9781439619285
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc. Publication: July 28, 2008
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing Language: English
Author: Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society
ISBN: 9781439619285
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Publication: July 28, 2008
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Language: English
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 local interests, national events, and even cultural shifts. With the advent of World War II, the themes became patriotic, such as �Home Defense,� �Prelude to Victory,� and �On to Tokyo.� Lake Forest Day, held on the first Wednesday of August, continues to inspire civic pride. This book represents a fascinating look at Lake Forest in 1908 and the century thereafter, as parades, carnivals, and contests energized community spirit.
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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 local interests, national events, and even cultural shifts. With the advent of World War II, the themes became patriotic, such as �Home Defense,� �Prelude to Victory,� and �On to Tokyo.� Lake Forest Day, held on the first Wednesday of August, continues to inspire civic pride. This book represents a fascinating look at Lake Forest in 1908 and the century thereafter, as parades, carnivals, and contests energized community spirit.

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