Join the Historical Society on Sunday\, May 17 for a special program about mid-century architects Keck and Keck. Architect Stuart Cohen will lecture about this celebrated firm and then guests will visit the Bertram J. Cahn house. The lecture will start at 2 pm at Lake Forest Country Day School. It is then a very short walk over to the Cahn house where refreshments will be served.
\n\nWhen Mrs. Bertram (Irma) Cahn wanted to build a summer home in Lake Forest\, she contacted architect George Keck to design the house. Known for his work designing one of the &ldquo\;Houses of Tomorrow&rdquo\; at the 1933 Century of Progress Fair in Chicago\, George Keck was well versed in &ldquo\;modern&rdquo\; architecture. But Mrs. Cahn was even more forward thinking. She told the architect that she didn&rsquo\;t want the house of tomorrow\, she wanted &ldquo\;the house of the day after tomorrow&rdquo\;!
\n\nAlthough the Cahn house has been added on to significantly\, it is a splendid example of mid-century modern architecture. Special thanks to the homeowners for the opportunity to tour this home. Guests will be provided with booties for the house tour &ndash\; please wear flat shoes.
\n\nThis is one of several programs the Historical Society is putting on this year in connection with \;The Gem \;mock newspaper\, which will feature all the local news of 1933 and appear in your mailboxes in April.
\n\nPurchase tickets online or by calling 847.234.5253. Reservations are required
\n LOCATION:Lake Forest Country Day School 145 South Green Bay Rd Lake Forest\, IL 60045 (Tour at the Cahn House) UID:e.1126.6183 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260429T012658Z URL:https://business.lflbchamber.com/events/details/keck-and-keck-architects-lecture-and-house-tour-05-17-2015-6183 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR