Lake County Fair1908Picture yourself walking along the midway at the county fair recently and then suddenly being transported back one hundred years. The neon signs fade away, replaced by colorful banners above the booths. Acrobats amuse passersby, people scream on the rides, the barns are full of the sounds and smells of prize farm animals.In…
Come on In, the Door is OpenAs you drive by Cook Park this Sunday you'll notice that the doors to the Cook House are open for visitors. Take the opportunity to see what's inside......the impressive entryway where you are greeted by Mr. Cook himself....a Garland black steel and iron stove in a fully equipped Victorian…
Libertyville History BlogWelcome to the Libertyville History Blog, coming to you from the Cook Memorial Public Library District and the Archives of the Libertyville-Mundelein Historical Society. We will explore topics from Libertyville's past and share what we know. We hope to hear from you, too. Enjoy!
