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Feb-04-2012 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Feb-04-2012 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Wickham Interiors: It's What's Inside that Counts

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Glasder: Knock on Wood

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Exclusive! Housewalk Preview: ‘Something Old, Something New’

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‘Old’ & New: A Kitchen Redesign in Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake resident Mary C. Johnson’s big kitchen remodel project was made easier by partnering with McHenry's Old Mill Kitchen Design.

50s Fun in Harvard The Ahrens of Harvard have restored their basement into a 1950s fantasy, complete with soda fountains dispensing Coke and Green River, jukeboxes spinning 45s, and vintage signage, radios and furniture.
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A Crystal Lake Home Where Old Meets New For the Nobles, building a new custom home in downtown Crystal Lake came with its share of unique challenges. By working closely with the city and local professionals, the family was able to overcome them and is now at home in a striking addition to historic Walkup Avenue.

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!