Tales of Toad Hall: when a couple decided to rescue this late-Victorian hunting and fishing club from ruin, they saved a curious piece of regional history

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A businessman bought and restored an old house in Indiana which was about an hour away from Chicago, IL. A description of the steps taken to renovate the house is presented. It was shifted to another part of the land, and many parts were dismantled by number. 'Wind in the Willow' inspired its motif.

Influence, Historic buildings, The Wind in the Willows (Novel)

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Space odyssey: the expansive world of the Walgreen family

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The family of the former chief executive officer of the Walgreen Company has expanded their home as the family has grown. This stately mansion has been renovated over the years to suit the needs of the growing family that occupies it.

Homes and haunts, Walgreen, Charles R., III

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An Old Town odyssey

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The work of designer John-Mark Horton is discussed with emphasis on his renovation of a former coach house. The dramatic remodeling and rebuilding of this property located in the Old Town and its interior decoration are described.

Behavior, Buildings and facilities, Chicago, Illinois, Horton, Jean-Mark

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