The moment we drove up to our home, at 112 Doulgas, we knew that it was the house for us. The charm and history of the house and the neighborhood were just what we were looking for. We moved to Libertyville from Oak Park and we were looking for a home in a walkable neighborhood with historic homes. The Maple/Douglas/Stewart/Brainerd neighborhood offered just what we wanted. We have never regretted that decision.
Our home was built in 1926, by Turner Wilcox, for his mother. As you might expect, he put all kinds of lovely little details in this gift of love and we have appreciated many of them. In addition to the home itself, the location of this neighborhood has also been a great source of pleasure. In the summer and fall, my girls and I walk over to the farmer’s market every Thursday morning before we head off to school and work. We all love to walk into downtown for dinner at Mickey Finns, or shopping, or playing in the park. Our eldest daughter walked to high school from our home every day. This neighborhood has so much to offer as one of Libertyville’s oldest and most walkable areas. We cherish our life here and we all need to work together to maintain this unique neighborhood.
Was Turner Wilcox an architect? Did he design/build anything else in town?
Would you elaborate on some of the "details" you mention in your home that endear it to you?
Posted by: Michael Womack | 04/07/2009 at 12:04 PM