Historical Museum's Lakefront Housewalk

HOUSEWALK FEATURES HISTORY + ARCHITECTURE Historic lakefront homes included on the tour The Wilmette Historical Society is pleased to announce its25th annual Spring Housewalk on Sunday, May 20, 2012, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. This year’s housewalk complements the Museum’s current exhibit of the same name,“Cooler by the Lake,” by showcasing three magnificent lakefront mansions and the remarkable Baha’i Temple. These homes were designed by three very significant architects for prominent Wilmette families in the 1920s and 1930s and have been lovingly restored by today’s homeowners. Tickets prices start at $40 and can be purchased through the website at www.wilmettehistory.org or phoning the Museum at (847) 853-7666. Tickets are not mailed out in advance of the housewalk. Tickets must be pickedup the day of the housewalk, May 20, at the Baker Demonstration School parking lot, 201 Sheridan Road (sw corner of Maple and Sheridan), Wilmette, between12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.