num_pages: 190
description: Renowned for its historic mansions, posh resorts, and deep blue waters, Lake Geneva—a haven for Chicago's movers and shakers since the Great Fire of 1871—is brought to life in this guide packed with lush images and intimate details from local residents. Featuring tours of lakeshore homes, engaging profiles, and insights into the local scene—from small-town charm and spectacular celebrations to world-class competitions in sailing and ice-boating—both historical facts and modern details are provided. This beautiful photographic keepsake for tourists, residents, and summer vacationers encapsulates the aura and essence of this cozy city.
language: English
title: Lake Geneva: Life at the Water's Edge
titlecomplete: Lake Geneva: Life at the Water's Edge
ratings_count: 7
publisher: Wildwood Books