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Elgin Historic House Tour 2009 Recap for those that missed it or give you a little preview of what the Gifford Park Association is accomplishing every year.

All the 8 selected homes were really well maintained and offered so many great features that we've come to love in older homes.  The most unusual home of this years tour was the Romanesque Revival built in 1887 at 364 Division St.  It duals now as a funeral parlor (a little unusual to say the least) now in Elgin and renovations on both the inside and outside are taking place.  The porte-cochere has just been restored and it gives the front of the home some of it's former grandure.

The 'Best Front Porch' Award goes to this home on Prairie which is a Queen Anne built in 1896.  A absolutely wonderful example of this classic porch.

Here's more information on the tours.

Historic Homes and old houses for sale

Elgin - Best Old House Neighborhood Winner

Elgin - Homes Sold by Price Range, June 2009

 

                       
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Staging your home soon to sell?  Looking for some good solid advice?  Get rid of that wall paper.  This post is from a stager in Pennsylvania, Linda Stricklin, offering up her advice.  Buyers do not want to remove your wallpaper, period!  I have never sold a home where the buyer has said:  'Lyn I love this house and this wallpaper!'  What they have done is curl up their lip and say, 'Awww jeez not more country ducks wallpaper!' 

Enjoy the advice.

 

                       
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Wiggly Field

Wiggly Field is a beautiful private, Permit Only Dog Park located in Reed Keppler Park near the Dyer Nature Sanctuary. Each dog must be registered at the West Chicago Park District office. A special collar and tag will be issued and must be worn by each dog while in Wiggly Field. You must present proof of current rabies vaccination at the time of registration. Dogs who are not old enough to receive a rabies vaccination may not enter Wiggly Field. Passes are issued annually beginning May 1 of each year and expire April 30. Click here for a map of West Chicago parks.

Annual Fees
$36 Per Resident Dog
$48 Per Non-Resident Dog
$12 Per Additional Resident/Non-Resident Dog

VIP Fees (Adults 55 and over)
$24 Per Resident/Non-Resident Dog
$12 Per Additional Resident/Non-Resident Dog

Hours:   Sunrise to Sunset - 7 days a week

**The access gate on the West side of the park is closed on Thursday from approximately 6pm to 10:30pm and Sunday from approximately 8:30am to 1:00pm due to the gun club. You may enter the park by using the North entrance off of Arbor Street. You will need to park your car in the North lot and walk to the Dog Park on those days and times.

Dog Park Pass Registration Form    (Fees will be pro-rated after October 1st of each year)

 

                       
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