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Saturday, December 01 2007 00:00

Remodeling in Rhyme

Old Mill Kitchen Design can bring some poetry to your home.
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Sunday, June 01 2008 11:55

A Room for All Seasons

A Cary family has their dreams come to life in a sunroom courtesy of Lifetime Remodeling Partners
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Wednesday, October 01 2008 00:00

These Walls Can Talk

Joe Kempfer, owner of Midwest Wall Design turns ordinary walls into extraordinary walls into extraordinary works of art.
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Monday, October 01 2007 00:00

Creating Your Dream House

Experts to take you there
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Tuesday, April 01 2008 13:05

An Open, Airy Retreat on the Prarie

An Open, Airy Retreat on the Prairie.
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Lakeside Legacy Arts Park

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Here at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park you can step back to a simpler time to explore the craftsmanship and unexpected brilliance of a Civil War era architectural masterpiece - the historic Dole Mansion. The Dole guarantees to stop you in your tracks with its intricate wood carvings, dazzling parquet floors and stunningly beautiful grand staircase.

Today, the Arts Park is in its infancy. Officially opened on July 4, 2005, it is owned and operated by a the non-profit Lakeside Legacy Foundation, formed for the purpose of preservation, protection, and enhancement of the property. The vision: become a world-class arts education center.

MC Historical Society

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McHenry County Historical Society - With a mission of providing the methods and means of presenting McHenry County history to enrich life. The comprehensive collection includes several preserved buildings, an 1847 log cabin, an 1885 town hall, an 1895 one-room schoolhouse, and a 20th century modern tourist cabin. Visit the museum in Union, Illinois to learn more about area history!

MC Conservation District

McHenry County Conservation District

McHenry County Conservation District - Over 22,000 acres of open space graced with woodlands, prairies, wetlands, and savannas. Trails and other recreational amenities have been added within 27 conservation areas where the public can enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, camping, cross-country skiing, and picnicking. Discover your District today!