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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.

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.

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…

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.

This document is an article published in The Glen Ellyn News and The Glen Ellyan on October 26, 1923. The article reports the construction of a building that will shelter boats for use on Lake Ellyn in the summer and will serve as a warming shelter…

This document is an article published by The Glen Ellyn News and The Glen Ellyan on January 18, 1924. The article reports on the amenities of the skating shelter.

This document is an article published in The Glen Ellyn News and The Glen Ellyan on January 8, 1937. The article reports that the plans for the Boathouse have been completed and turned over to the Building Commissioner of Glen Ellyn for approval.

This document is an article published in The Glen Ellyn News and The Glen Ellyan on October 8, 1937.  The article summarizes a meeting of the Board of Commissioners, which includes comments on the likelihood of good ice skating for the winter as well…

This document is an article published in The Glen Ellyn News and The Glen Ellyan on November 19, 1937.  The article describes the open house for the newly constructed Recreation House in Lake Ellyn Park.

This document is an article published in The Glen Ellyn News and The Glen Ellyan on December 31, 1937. The article reports a revival of interest in skating on Lake Ellyn and ascribes the increased interest to the benefit of the Recreation House.