Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, Illinois, United States
4.5 (9 reviews) Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #4 in Crystal Lake Art Galleries
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Dole Mansion, you can step back to a simpler time to explore the craftsmanship and unexpected brilliance of a Civil War-era architectural masterpiece – the historic Dole Mansion. Our 12-acre park is an inspirational location to stimulate the senses. Learn to paint, take a culinary class, play an instrument, draw, hold a meeting or host an event! There is a lot to experience at the Arts Park!
Address
401 Country Club Rd, Crystal Lake, IL 60014-5605
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Website
https://www.thedole.org/about/lakeside-arts-park/
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4.5 based on (9 reviews)
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4illinois travelere 5:00 PM Apr 25, 2019
Check the website calendar and go when there's a program to attend.
The mansion was built at a cost of $100,000 in 1865 dollars (about a million and a half today). For a while it was owned by Mrs. Lou Ringling (of the circus dynasty) who added a ballroom and made other changes. In the '40s it became a boys' prep school; in 1976 the First Congregational Church bought part of the property; in 2002 the Lakeside Legacy project began. Today it is a community center featuring arts and music. Check the website calendar and pay a visit when there's a program to attend.
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4dwilbrandt 5:00 PM Aug 26, 2018
A nice place to visit or book an event
I love the history behind LLAP. Dating back to the mid-1800's, there is alot to see. If you visit, go on a tour of the old Dole Mansion. It is unbelievably cool.
