Grayslake Illinois H.B. Brooks Belvidere Road & Lake Cottages Real Photo Postcard
Grays Lake, Illinois, a village in Lake County, developed around its namesake lake, which became a popular destination in the early 20th century. The postcard captures Belvidere Road, now Illinois Route 120, a critical east-west artery whose improvement facilitated both local commerce and the growth of recreational lakefront properties. The cottages visible along the shore exemplify the burgeoning trend of suburban and leisure development in areas accessible by improved roads.
The era depicted, likely the 1910s or 1920s based on the automobiles and infrastructure, marks a period of significant expansion in American road networks. The development of paved routes like Belvidere Road was instrumental in connecting communities and enabling increased automobile travel, transforming lake regions such as Grays Lake into accessible retreats and residential areas. The prominent utility poles further indicate the ongoing modernization and expansion of essential services to these developing locales during this transformative period.
The era depicted, likely the 1910s or 1920s based on the automobiles and infrastructure, marks a period of significant expansion in American road networks. The development of paved routes like Belvidere Road was instrumental in connecting communities and enabling increased automobile travel, transforming lake regions such as Grays Lake into accessible retreats and residential areas. The prominent utility poles further indicate the ongoing modernization and expansion of essential services to these developing locales during this transformative period.
