Fig. 49. By early 1952 the single-family homes and the street pattern began to change from Peets's concepts. This plan also showed a large recreational lake in the northwest corner of the community. Redrawn from a plan by Loebl, Schlossman, and Bennett, March 1952.

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# HOMES for RENT in Park Forest

CHICAGOLAND'S PREMIER SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT

This Unit of Park Forest's "Get Acquainted" Series Brings
You Facts About Our P.T.A. Activities

Last week the Park Forest Parent-Teachers Association held their annual May Festival. Mother Nature cooperated with a lovely Spring day, and everyone had a wonderful time. It was hard work and a little less fun for the mothers who staged the Festival, but their reward was the $2,000 netted for the school library fund.

You Can Still Have a Park Forest Home If You Act Quickly!

All of our 3½ and 6 room houses are rented. Our final groups of 5 room, 2 bedroom homes are available for reservation now. As the remaining interior work is completed, you can move in and start to enjoy the living comfort of your fondest dreams. You can

reserve your home today, and move in as soon as school is out.

With the offering of these homes, our rental program is complete. No more buildings will be constructed. This is your final opportunity to rent a Park Forest Home.

## Is Your Present Home Offering You These Advantages?

* Park Forest Was Planned for Children. There are plenty of spacious play areas and generous "living space" around each home. And, with just 10 families per acre, Park Forest sets a new record for low density of population.

* Individual Homes-Not Apartments. All rooms are large. 8'x10' picture windows in living rooms, separate dining rooms, domestic science kitchens with refrigerator, range and steel cabinets, gleaming tile baths. Full basements have laundry tubs and automatic water heater.

* Soft Water. Park Forest's own modern soft water plant takes the drudgery out of washday. Water included in rent.

* Gas Furnaces. Modern automatic, low priced gas heat in every Park Forest home eliminates dust, dirt and coal worries—makes possible the clean, soot-free atmosphere of which we're rightfully proud.

* Commercial Center. Our shopping center now offers the services of fourteen retailers and service organizations including the largest Jewel Food Store in existence and one of the most modern drug stores. It will feature paved parking space, canopied walls and a location away from any interference with quiet home life.

## 5 ROOMS, $8850

One Year Leases—
Occupancy as Units
Become Available

Sorry, no more 3½ or 6 room homes remain, but we will now accept waiting list applications for these units.

3½ ROOMS.......$75
6 ROOMS.......$96

## VISIT OUR FURNISHED MODEL HOMES

Open every day including Sunday and holidays from 11 A.M. to 8 P.M. Courteous attendants will answer your questions, help you select a home to fit your needs and assist you in making applications.

Or Visit OUR CHICAGO OFFICE,
105 West Monroe St. PR 2-0161

An informed staff is available during business hours to answer your questions on Park Forest. (If you have already made application and are waiting confirmation please be patient. The great number of applications received requires time for careful processing.)

Photos by
Bernard Klein

Last Call

Fig. 35a-b. The advertising for the village stressed the quality of schools and organizations and that veterans were welcome. ACB used the *Tribune* almost exclusively for its advertising. Source: courtesy of Park Forest Public Library.

# HOMES for RENT in Park Forest
## CHICAGOLAND'S PREMIER SUBURBAN DEVELOPMENT

This Unit of Park Forest's "Get Acquainted" Series Brings You Facts About Our Veterans' Groups.

Photo by Bernard Klein

Pictured above are Robert Schwartz and Porter Russell of the American Veterans' Committee, with O. E. Collins and Henry Marshall of the American Legion. John Lange, Resident Director for American Community Builders, explains the master site plan

of Park Forest which will soon house 30,000 people. These veterans' organizations are but two of numerous social and professional groups that have arisen within the rapidly growing population of this already famous new city.

★ Many of you reading this story come from smaller cities in the Midwest. Recall for a moment the friendly, heartwarming, social life that was so much a part of your everyday experience. If life in a big city has denied this enjoyment of human companionship to you and your family, here is an opportunity to regain these privileges.

★ Early in the history of Park Forest spontaneous movements among our first residents led to the creation of many social groups. Among them are: The League of Women Voters, Holy Name Society, Park Forest Drama Club, the Park Forest Bridge Club, and many others. You can participate in as much, or as little, of this activity as you wish. Every new resident of Park Forest finds a cheerful reception and friendly invitation from the "old settlers" of 1948.

### PARK FOREST RENTAL BUILDING IS NOW VIRTUALLY COMPLETE

Completion of this tremendous rental project involving an expenditure of some $35,000,000 has astounded professional observers everywhere. Final construction details are being finished as weather permits and our

crews of interior finishers and decorators are releasing homes for occupancy every day. As originally planned, there will be no further rental building. These units represent your final opportunity to rent a home.

**ACT TODAY!** Secure the Many Benefits of Park Forest for Your Family