Lake Zurich

Autor*innen

• Courtney Flynn

Reihen

• Bilder aus Amerika: Illinois

Parameter

• 128 Seiten
• 5 Lesestunden

• Geografie
• Geschichte
• Karten & Reisen
• Kunst & Kultur
• Weltgeschichte

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The narrative explores the transformation of a beloved body of water in Lake Zurich, originally known as Cedar Lake, named by early settler Seth Paine for its resemblance to a Swiss lake. The area became a popular retreat for visitors from Chicago, who enjoyed fishing, boating, and summer cottages. The community's spirit is celebrated through parks and schools named after influential local figures, reflecting the deep connection between the lake and its residents. Lake Zurich's legacy is intertwined with both its natural beauty and the people who cherish it.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2011
• Einband: Paperback