Lindenhurst

About the Book

Lindenhurst Living. Real-estate developer Morton Engle's desire to create a post-war suburb from the remnants of the Lehmann family's, Depression-era country estate marked the birth of the village of Lindenhurst in 1956. Meant as a balance of country living and modern amenity, Lindenhurst's history remains a story of carefully preserving that balance.

Now, more than fifty years after its birth, the village continues to experience rapid growth in both residences and businesses. This book uncovers and explores a selection of interesting stories, photographs, conflicts, and compromises from Lindenhurst's first fifty years. As Lindenhurst continues to progress, its history becomes more important than ever.

About the Author

Joseph Brysiewicz teaches history and writing at Grayslake North High School in Illinois. He has served as a consultant for Geoffrey Baer?s Chicago Stories on WTTW, and is the author of previous books and articles on metropolitan Chicago history, including Images of America: Lake Villa Township.