Long Lake Illinois Stanton House Bible Shore 1915 Real Photo Postcard
The scene "Near The Channel At Wilson Road" represents a common rural or semi-rural landscape from the early 20th century, likely dating from the 1900s to 1930s. Such channels, often natural waterways or man-made cuts, played roles in local transportation, drainage, or connecting larger bodies of water, while roads like Wilson Road provided essential access for communities and burgeoning leisure traffic.
The depiction of rowboats and houses along the bank illustrates the integration of natural waterways into community life and recreation during this era. As lifestyles evolved, accessible water features became popular destinations for leisure activities such as boating and fishing, serving both local residents and, increasingly, those seeking escape from urban environments.
The depiction of rowboats and houses along the bank illustrates the integration of natural waterways into community life and recreation during this era. As lifestyles evolved, accessible water features became popular destinations for leisure activities such as boating and fishing, serving both local residents and, increasingly, those seeking escape from urban environments.
