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The Lake Ellyn Recreation House (2010)
This is a history of the Lake Ellyn Recreation House, now called the Boathouse, prepared by the Glen Ellyn Citizens for Preservation in conjunction with an historic homes tour in 2010.
Lake Ellyn Park Memorial Fountain (1922)
This document is a photograph of a memorial fountain Lake Ellyn Park dedicated in 1922 to the dead of World War I. The fountain was proposed by the Glen Ellyn Women's Club and first mentioned in the Board minutes of April 4, 1921.
Ice Queen (1949)
This document is a photograph published in The Glen Ellyn News and The Glen Ellyan on January 6, 1949. The photograph shows the Ice Queen, crowned at the speed skating meet, and two attendants. The speed skating meet was held at Lake Ellyn and…
Glen Ellyn to go green with Earth Day festival (2014)
This document is an article published in Glen Ellyn Suburban Life on April 17, 2014. The article reports on the Earth Day Festival sponsored by the Park District and held in the Boathouse.
Northbrook Wins Speed Skating Championship (1969)
This document is an article from the Chicago Tribune published in January 1969. The article reports on the Illinois Outdoor Speed Skating championship race run on Lake Ellyn.
Lake Ellyn Boathouse might be restored to its heyday (2013)
This document is an article published in the Daily Herald on January 15, 2013. The article reports that the consultants hired by the Park District to evaluate the Boathouse recommended that the structure be restored to its original appearance. The…
Board approves master plan for Lake Ellyn Park updates (2013)
This document is an article published in the Daily Herald on January 16, 2013. The article reports that the Park District Board approved a master plan for Lake Ellyn Park.
Festival of the Arts adds to Lake Ellyn's Beauty (2017)
This document is an article published in The Daily Herald on August 28, 2017. The article reports on the Festival of the Arts held in Lake Ellyn Park.
Lake Drained as First Step in New Field (1919)
This document is an article published in The Glen Ellyan November 7, 1919. The article describes the process of draining the lake to work on filling in a portion of the lake to create a playing field for Glenbard high school.
Look Ahead at the Lake (1923)
This document is a letter to the Editor published by The Glen Ellyn News and The Glen Ellyan on March 2, 1923. The letter suggests that plans should be made to reclaim the lake for bathing purposes.