Everything Libertyville is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Libertyville.
35 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Prepare to be amazed; you're near a vision of affordable American living designed by the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright. This is the Lloyd Lewis House, built in 1939. Wright designed it as a Usonian home for Lloyd Lewis,…
Imagine crafting pivotal speeches on these very grounds, speeches that would shape the Democratic party for a generation. This is the Adlai E. Stevenson II Farm, the home and sanctuary of a man who twice ran for…
Imagine a place where creativity thrives, a haven for artists nestled in the Illinois landscape. That's Ragdale. Designed by renowned Chicago architect Howard Van Doren Shaw as his family's summer home, Ragdale was…
Get ready to salute, because this is the only boot camp in the entire U.S. Navy. In 1905, President Theodore Roosevelt approved the establishment of Naval Training Station Great Lakes. Construction began in 1905, and…
Prepare to be amazed by one of the most pristine and largest works of famed architect David Adler! This is the Lester Armour House. Designed in 1931, the Lester Armour House is considered one of Adler's purest…
Ever wonder where Chicago's elite went to escape the city bustle? The Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area offers a glimpse into that tranquil past. Businessman Edward L. Ryerson, seeking respite, built a cabin here in…
This little bridge might look quaint, but it's got a secret: it's been battling modern traffic for decades! The Robert Parker Coffin Bridge, originally just the Buffalo Creek Bridge, has been carrying folks over the…
This hotel, built during an economic boom, represents the roaring twenties in Waukegan. The Karcher Hotel opened its doors in 1928, a time of great prosperity for the city. Its location, near the train station and…
Once the tallest building in Waukegan, this historic hotel has stood for nearly a century. The Hotel Waukegan opened its doors in 1927, during a time of significant growth for the city. Standing twelve stories high, it…
Prepare to crane your neck! This spot marks the location of the Waukegan Building, a true game-changer for the city. Back in 1925, Waukegan was booming, but it lacked a building that truly reflected its ambition. Enter…
Pull over for a second and take a look around – you're driving through a time capsule! This is the Near North Historic District, a neighborhood that tells the story of Waukegan's early growth through its amazing…
This unassuming reserve center stands on ground that was once a major U.S. Army post, Fort Sheridan, with a history stretching back to the late 19th century. Named for Civil War General Philip Sheridan, the fort was…
This 125-foot brick water tower has been a landmark in Highland Park since 1930. Built between 1929 and 1930, the Highland Park Water Tower was the city's third attempt at providing reliable water pressure. It was…
Check out that house! It's a rare example of Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie style right here in Highland Park. Designed by Wright and built in 1905, the Mary W. Adams House is a two-story home with a light stucco exterior…
See that house? It's a piece of architectural history, designed by someone who learned from the master himself, Frank Lloyd Wright. Back in 1921, Haerman Lanzl commissioned architect John S. Van Bergen to design this…
Pull over! This unassuming house is actually an early example of Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie style. It was commissioned in 1906 by George Madison Millard, a rare book dealer, and his wife, Alice. This was the first of…
Prepare to witness a cornerstone of American architecture! The Willits House in Highland Park isn't just a pretty building; it's considered one of the very first, truly great Prairie School houses designed by Frank…
Ever wonder why someone would build a round barn? Turns out, it was all about efficiency. This one, the Wheeler-Magnus Round Barn, stands as a reminder of a time when farmers were looking for any edge they could get.…
Pulling up to Shiloh House, you're looking at what was once the heart of a very ambitious religious experiment. This was the home of John Alexander Dowie, the founder of Zion, Illinois. Dowie, a controversial figure,…
Ever wonder what it was like to live like a millionaire in the roaring twenties? The Jesse L. Strauss Estate offers a peek into just that. Built in 1921, this house was commissioned by businessman Jesse Strauss and his…
Get ready to spot a hidden gem of American architecture! This unassuming house is a real-life version of a design by the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright. Back in 1907, Wright published a design for an affordable, fireproof…
This isn't just another pretty house; it's a Frank Lloyd Wright design, tailored for an affluent interior designer right here in Barrington Hills. Built in 1957 for Louis Fredrick, this home showcases Wright's Usonian…
This seemingly peaceful spot played a vital role in preparing soldiers for conflicts across the globe. From 1892 to the early 1970s, Camp Logan served as an Illinois National Guard base and rifle range. It was named…
This isn't just another old house; it's a survivor! The Henry I. Paddock House is the oldest house in Winthrop Harbor, offering a glimpse into the town's very beginnings. Henry I. Paddock built this place around 1860.…
Imagine living and creating art in a hand-hewn log cabin! That's exactly what artist Anita Willets Burnham did. She made this spot a haven for creativity in the early 20th century. Around 1836, this log house was built…
This quirky house tells the story of a woman determined to live life on her own terms. In 1920, Lola Maverick Lloyd, a committed pacifist and feminist, built this house after a very public divorce. She wanted to return…
Right here in Winnetka stands a house that played a small, yet significant, role in the lives of countless individuals. This is the former home of Dr. Paul W. Greeley, a pioneer in plastic surgery. Dr. Greeley was a…
This unassuming brick building is all that's left of a once-thriving farm, a window into the rural past of what's now suburban Hoffman Estates. Back in the 1860s, the Sunderlage family built this smokehouse as part of…
Ever wonder what kind of house a famous music publisher might live in? Well, get a load of this! The Root-Badger House was built in 1896 for Frank K. Root, a big name in music publishing back in the day. The house was…
Pull over for a second and check out this house! It's one of the early examples of Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie School design. This is the Hiram Baldwin House, also known as the Baldwin-Wackerle Residence. Wright…
Pull over for a sec and check out this house – it's a little piece of architectural history! This is the Alfred Bersbach House, considered by some to be the masterpiece of architect John S. Van Bergen.Van Bergen, a…
Get ready to glimpse a masterpiece of American architecture! This is the Frank J. Baker House, a stunning example of Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie School design. Frank Lloyd Wright designed this house in 1909 for Frank…
Ever wonder what happens when an architect designs a house for himself? Here's your chance to find out. This is the Dwight Perkins House. Built in 1904, it was home to Dwight H. Perkins, a renowned architect, and Lucy…
This stunning art deco movie palace has been entertaining audiences since the roaring twenties. The Pickwick Theatre opened in 1928 as both a vaudeville stage and a movie theater. It was designed by architects Roscoe…
Prepare to be amazed by this architectural marvel, the Baháʼí House of Worship! It's a testament to unity and beauty. Construction began in 1921, inspired by the vision of French-Canadian architect Louis Bourgeois. He…