A Walk Through Historic Market Square

Schedule

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 10:30 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Market Square | Lake Forest, IL

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We’re on the move again!
Join docent Elizabeth Lucas for this fascinating walking tour of Lake Forest’s famous Market Square. Liz will point out interesting hidden details and share stories of businesses past and present as we explore the nation’s first outdoor mall designed by Howard Van Doren Shaw.
The tour will run for ~90 minutes. Please plan on arriving at least 10 minutes prior to the tour’s start time.
Special thanks to our sponsor: Reuland & Turnbough Funeral Directors of Lake Forest.
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Where is it happening?

Market Square, 269 Market Square, Suite C,Lake Forest,IL,United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff

Host or Publisher History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff

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