Designed in 1914 by Japanese landscape architect, Taro Otuska, the main concept of Japanese gardening is more than material elements, it is the belief that man is part of nature and human elements are depicted in water, stones and design.
Designed in 1914 by Japanese landscape architect, Taro Otuska, the main concept of Japanese gardening is more than material elements, it is the belief that man is part of nature and human elements are depicted in water, stones and design.
The Fabyan Dutch Windmill was built by Louis Blackhaus, a German craftsman, between 1850-1860 on a site along York Road near Oak Brook. It was purchased by Colonel George Fabyan from Luis Reinke's widow for about $8,000 and moved to his estate known as Riverbank (now Fabyan Forest Preserve), in 1914
Geneva, IL LandmarksThe Fabyan Estate and Forest Preserve was created by Colonel and Mrs. George Fabyan who lived on the 600-acre estate from 1905 to the 1930
Geneva, IL MuseumsThe Fabyan Villa Museum features a Frank Lloyd Wright home and museum exhibits from the collection of George Fabyan. Wednesdays guided architecture tours every half hour May 15-Oct. 15
Geneva, IL MuseumsThe Geneva History Center gives history and highlights from Geneva's founding archives in 1831. Exhibits present engaging, three - dimensional history lessons by combining research, artifacts and archives with expert design and informative commentary. The History Center's main exhibit is:
Geneva, IL MuseumsThe Hiram B Scutt Mansion now houses the P. Seth Magosky Museum of Victorian Life and Joliet History....
The museum's award-winning structure contains a dramatic glass entrance gallery, three museum galleries, an educational pavil...
Illinois Beach is the only Illinois state park on Lake Michigan and features the state's only sand dunes. It's a major recrea...
Kentucky-style stable in the heart of a 753-acre forest preserve where visitors learn about horses, develop equestrian skills...
Designed in 1914 by Japanese landscape architect, Taro Otuska, the main concept of Japanese gardening is more than material e...