Honoring Our Past. Inspiring Our Future.
Celebrating 50 Years of Preservation
What began as a grassroots effort to safeguard Lake Forest’s treasured buildings and landscapes has grown into five decades of advocacy, education, restoration, and stewardship.
This milestone year offers an opportunity to honor the preservation impact of the past 50 years while building momentum to sustain the next 50. Through special programs, exhibits, lectures, community partnerships, and celebratory gatherings, we will reflect on the places that define Lake Forest—and the people who have helped protect them.
Join us as we commemorate this historic milestone and look ahead with renewed purpose and vision.
Protecting Lake Forest's Historic Beauty
The Lake Forest Preservation Foundation is dedicated to protecting the architectural and landscape legacy that defines our community’s character. Through education, advocacy, and preservation efforts, we work to ensure Lake Forest’s historic visual identity endures for generations. We believe in fostering awareness, promoting sensitive development, and upholding the integrity and excellence of our built environment.
Learn how we steward Lake Forest’s past for its future.
Preservation Is At The Heart Of Our Mission
The Lake Forest Preservation Foundation supports the restoration and preservation of historic sites, structures, landscapes, and community amenities that contribute to the Lake Forest’s historic visual character.
Preservation Timeline
Learn how we support the restoration and preservation of Lake Forest’s historic sites, landscapes, and community amenities.
Preservation Awards
Each year, we honor individuals and organizations whose projects exemplify excellence in historic preservation.
Preservation Award Winners
View the more than 250 properties that have been honored for their contribution to Lake Forest’s architectural and landscape heritage.
Nominate a Property
Know a property more than fifty years old that deserves recognition? Nominations are open to owners, neighbors, and admirers.
Make an impact today and for generations to come
There are two meaningful ways to support the work of the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation: make a donation or become a member. Your support helps preserve the historic architectural integrity and visual character of Lake Forest while advancing education, advocacy, and restoration efforts throughout our community.
What’s Happening at LFPF
The News Hub features updates on preservation initiatives, development and preservation issues, our Foundation newsletter, educational videos, and highlights from our annual Preservation Awards presentations—all in one place.
Your Support Makes Preservation Possible
Thank you to the businesses and organizations whose contributions help sustain our preservation efforts and advance the mission of the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation.
