Lake Villa Illinois Cedar Avenue Business District C.R. Childs Real Photo Postcard

Lake Villa, Illinois, incorporated in 1901, emerged as a resort community in Lake County, attracting visitors, often from Chicago, to its abundant lakes. Cedar Avenue, as depicted in this view, served as a primary commercial and social thoroughfare in the burgeoning village during the early 20th century. The sturdy brick and frame structures lining the street are characteristic of small-town American architecture from this era of growth.