Grayslake Illinois Robinson's Bend Lake Shore Drive Real Photo Postcard

Grayslake, Illinois, formally incorporated in 1895, grew as an agricultural center and a popular summer resort destination, primarily due to its namesake Grays Lake. Robinson's Bend on Lake Shore Drive depicts an early residential street, likely developed in the initial decades of the 20th century, reflecting the village's expansion beyond its core. The architectural styles of the depicted homes, such as American Foursquare or Folk Victorian, were common for suburban and small-town dwellings during this period of Midwestern development.