955 N Lake Road - Pike Estate

East Lake Forest Walking Tour

955 N Lake Road - Pike Estate

Lake Forest, Illinois 60045, United States

Created By: LFPF

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Across the street David Adler designed this Italian Villa for Charles Pike in 1916. Pike’s father discovered Pike’s Peak. The Italian sculptures in the yard represent 10 muses and the four seasons.

It took 100 men 3 months to dig the foundation for a sunken courtyard opening onto Lake Michigan.

This point of interest is part of the tour: East Lake Forest Walking Tour


 

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