232 S Waiola Ave

232 South Waiola was built c1873 by David Lyman who was the son-in-law of F.D. Cossitt. It is an excellent example of the classical revival style. Notice the columns, terra cotta roof, and decorations over the first floor windows. It was originally known as “The Larches".

Mr. Lyman was the Village Attorney, La Grange developer, and builder of the Stone Avenue Station. Prior to the construction of the Episcopal Church, David Lyman held church services in his home. Mr. Lyman was among the founders of the La Grange Country Club. He sold his house to Dr. Roscoe F. Ludwig, a dentist with his practice in Chicago who counted among his patients the Marshall Fields and the McCormicks. Dr. Ludwig and his family were very prominent in La Grange society. After the Suburban Club fire, the Ludwigs opened their home to the membership and it became known as “the dance hall.”