Adlai E. Stevenson II Farm

Adlai E. Stevenson II Farm is an estate with multiple buildings designed in International Style and Moderne architecture spread across 40 acres of preserved grounds. The structures reflect the varied functions of a major 20th-century property.

The estate became home to Adlai Stevenson II in 1938 after the original structure burned down and was rebuilt with updated safety features. This reconstruction established the foundation of the property as it appears today.

The spaces here reveal how a political leader wove his private life and public work together. Visitors can still see where significant conversations took place and decisions that shaped the nation were discussed.

The grounds are open from sunrise to sunset with no admission fee and offer self-guided trails for exploration. Wear comfortable shoes since the property extends across extensive land.

A 1937 service building served multiple purposes with garage space, horse stalls, and an apartment for farm manager Frank Holland. This structure shows the complex infrastructure needed to operate such a large property.