Park Forest: Dreams and Challenges (IL) (Images of America)
Park Forest: Dreams and Challenges is an illustrated Images of America history of Park Forest, Illinois, told through vintage photographs. Its 128 pages cover the community's origins, residents, landmarks and institutions, making it a focused visual account rather than a general Illinois history.
At a glance
- Uses vintage photographs to present the history of Park Forest, Illinois.
- Covers the community's development as a planned postwar town, along with people, places and landmarks.
- The listing describes Park Forest as the first privately financed, completely planned community built in the United States.
Reference price: $24.99
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- A photo-led format offers a visual introduction to Park Forest's local history.
- The focused subject and compact 128-page length may suit local-history readers and residents.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
|---|---|
| Publication date | April 27, 2002 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 128 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0738519502 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0738519500 |
| Weight listed | 10.4 ounces |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 0.3 x 9.25 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Park Forest, Illinois, and its postwar development.
- Local-history collections and readers who prefer illustrated accounts.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a broad history of Illinois or a text-heavy, in-depth study.
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Aggregate customer ratings are strongly positive, with ratings concentrated in the top two star categories. The small rating sample does not reveal what readers specifically liked or disliked, so it offers only a limited signal. Consider the book's narrow focus on Park Forest and its vintage-photo approach when deciding whether it fits your interests.
Frequently asked questions
What does this book cover?
It presents Park Forest, Illinois, through vintage photographs and describes the community's development, residents, landmarks and cultural institutions.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 128 pages.
Is it part of the Images of America series?
Yes. The title identifies it as an Images of America book, a series described as using vintage photographs to explore local history.
