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.