McMillan Home (official name): 1930 -1946McAlpine-Stevens Home: 1946-1978Palmer Home: 1978-1988Kerchavel-Sohlstrom Home: 1988-Current The yard in front of our lake house was the true center of our summers, a lively crossroads where friends, boat days and impromptu parties blurred together. On any given afternoon, the grass was dotted with coolers, lawn chairs and discarded … [Read more...] about Memories from Judi Palmer… Owner of the McMillan Home from 1978-1988….
Historic Places
Who knew that Oswego Lake had a Golden Age of Hollywood Connection?
On the north side of the main lake there is a beautiful original French country inspired cream colored home with greenish trim with an amazing story to tell. It is called “Casablanca” which translates to “white house”. The Oswego Lake “Casablanca” Home {Featured in the Oswego Lake Architectural Boat Tour} Local lore says that Hollywood legend Humphrey Bogart, who … [Read more...] about Who knew that Oswego Lake had a Golden Age of Hollywood Connection?
Bates House #4
Bates House #4 circa 1954Architect: Wade Hampton Pipes. The house is located at 4101 SW South Shore Blvd. The historic landscaping has been removed from the property and the home is under threat through neglect and the desire of the current owner to split the lot. … [Read more...] about Bates House #4
This House Matters
The Case For Preserving Our History The beautiful, historic Koehler house at 718 3rd Street in the First Addition is slated to be torn down. Based on conversations with the new owner, who recently purchased the four- bedroom, two-bath, 2859 sq. ft. house for $1,547,650, the plan is to demolish the house and replace it. Because the house has not been listed on … [Read more...] about This House Matters
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Episcopal ChurchCirca 1894/1929Location: 156 Greenwood Rd Materials Cultural Resources Inventory Field Form 1988-1989Historic Resource Survey Form 2015 … [Read more...] about Methodist Episcopal Church