Deerpath Inn, Hotel in den Vereinigten Staaten
The Deerpath Inn is a hotel building in Lake Forest, Illinois, built in 1929 in Tudor Revival style that resembles an English manor on the outside. The property sits on about 3 acres and features interior spaces arranged like rooms in a large home rather than a typical hotel layout.
The site was founded in 1857 by Colonel William Sage Johnston as a private residence. The current building was constructed in 1929 by Edwin Burgess and replaced earlier structures at the same location after the site had been converted to a hotel around the turn of the century.
The name Deerpath comes from a Native American trail that once crossed the property and led to Lake Michigan. Today, visitors use the place for social gatherings like weddings and community events, keeping alive its role as a gathering space for the area.
The property is easily accessible and offers amenities like free WiFi, a fitness center open all day, and bicycles available to borrow for exploring the grounds. Visitors should know that the place hosts events like weddings and brunches throughout the year and it is wise to book ahead.
A notable detail from film history: the actress Carol Burnett stayed at the inn while filming a movie and was so dissatisfied with the mattress firmness that she bought a firmer one from Sears and tied it to the roof of her car to bring back to the inn.
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