Grayslake Illinois Lake County Panoramic Resort Cottages Real Photo Postcard

Grays Lake, Illinois, transformed into a notable summer resort community during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, attracting visitors primarily from Chicago. Cottage Row refers to a cluster of these modest vacation homes built along the lake's shores, providing a seasonal retreat for urban residents seeking leisure activities such as boating, fishing, and relaxation in a natural setting. The architecture of these cottages typically reflected a functional, unpretentious style characteristic of early lakeside recreational dwellings.