Work on the Booth Cottage in preparation for its move to Park 7n continues.  The General Contractor is currently focused on selective demolition of several structural additions to the Cottage with the goal of reducing the home to the original 51 foot by 21 foot size and design prepared by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Booth Family.  Subsequent owners of the Cottage added a front entry porte

The General Contractor has begun selective interior demolition at 239 Franklin.  Basement level partitions, fixtures, and equipment were removed for salvage and disposal. The original boiler that provided heat for the Cottage was removed.  It will be replaced after the house is relocated by a modern forced air heating and air conditioning unit.  In addition to being more efficient, the new unit will better protect the restored

The perimeter construction fence was installed this morning at 239 Franklin.  This protects the property during the project from access by unauthorized individuals. The current Cottage location at 239 Franklin is the second site for this home.  It was originally located on Sylvan Road near the ravine which gave Ravine Bluffs its name.  The original purpose of the Cottage was to serve as a temporary residence for

The Glencoe Park District continues to discuss Park 7n with residents both in favor and concerned about the move of the Wright-designed Cottage in Glencoe. In the last month, the Glencoe Park District has held five citizen meetings and a neighborhood meeting to discuss the issue. The Park District is very pleased to have the opportunity to discuss the pros and cons of this project, as well

Thank you to everyone who has provided their comments about the Wright-designed Cottage project – either in person at the recent Park District public hearing or via letter or conversation.  We appreciate the opportunity to better understand your concerns and to provide you with as much information as possible about how the Glencoe Historical Society (GHS), the Park District and the Village intend to address these issues

The Glencoe Historical Society (GHS) is proud to announce that a plan to preserve and relocate the Wright-designed Cottage in Glencoe has been approved. Following an informational public hearing last night at the Takiff Center, the Glencoe Park District Board of Commissioners voted to approve a long-term lease allowing the cottage to be placed on a small portion of Park 7N, adjacent to the Ravine Bluffs subdivision