Winnetka

by ArLynn Leiber Presser

Overview

In 1854, as the Chicago and Milwaukee Railroad Company made plans to lay track through the Green Bay Trail north of Chicago, builder Charles Peck subdivided the surrounding woods. His wife Sarah declared that they must name this land Winnetka, meaning "beautiful land" in Native American. There is no proof that the word means "beautiful land" in any language--but all who visit Winnetka agree it is an apt description. Bordered by Lake Michigan and the lagoons and woods of the Cook County forest preserve, Winnetka is a town of well-tended lawns with vibrant spring tulips and daffodils giving way to summer's leafy hostas. Its homes are found in historical registers, its shopping districts are charming and quaint, and its beaches and parks invite one to play hooky for an afternoon. Winnetka's residents are good neighbors, reaching out to one another in times of fun and times of tragedy, devoted to excellence in education and in their professional lives.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781439636701
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	06/29/2009
Series:	Images of America Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	53 MB
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About the Author

ArLynn Leiber Presser is a longtime resident of Winnetka. She has published nearly 30 books, some set in Winnetka. She is a member of the town's Rotary Club and the Winnetka Community House Woman's Board and has served as a New Trier Township Schools trustee.