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Lundberg House History Booklet

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Lundberg HomeLundberg HomeHISTORY OF THEHISTORY OF THE

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Crafted with Love...Crafted with Love...Welcome to the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois! Charles & Olga LundbergOlga and her electric car

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Legacy of OwnershipLegacy of Ownership1917-1942Charles & Olga LundbergPresident of Cooperative FurnitureCompany, Rockford World FurnitureCompany, The Empire Ltd.1944-1947Max & Leona LieblingReal Estate Developer, President, Rockford Window Cleaning Secretary/Treasurer, Empire Building1948-1951John & Pauline SartinoPresident, Forest City Liquor Co.1952-1953No Listing1954-1971Abe & Lena PerkarskyKishwaukee Auto Parts and Wrecking1972No Listing1973Abe Perkarsky1974-1986Salvatore & Johanna BuscemiStateline Vending Machines, Inc.Joanna's name is carved into the fireplace1987-1991Vacant1992-1996Dan O'BoyleCPA Supervisor, McGladrey & Pullen1996-1998YMCA1998-2000Bill KeatingReal Estate Agent2000 - Community Foundation ofNorthern IllinoisMassachusetts Grueby Tile, which is featured in its original state in The Stone House foyer

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Lundberg Home RebornLundberg Home Reborn

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Stone House FactsStone House FactsThe house is Colonial Revival witha touch of craftsman detailing The style is an ode to the Arts & Crafts Movement "The Home is an excellent local example ofearly 20th century eclectic architecture."- National Register of Historic Places Application

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Outside the HouseOutside the House

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History Comes HomeHistory Comes HomeIn January 2023 Charles and Olga'sniece and nephew attended CFNIL’s70th-anniversary open house! Gary and Janet's father was Charles' brother.Note the picture of Charles and Olga on themantle behind Gary and Janet.There is much more to learn about TheStone House! CFNIL welcomes visitorsduring business hours, 8:30 - 5pm,Monday - Friday. To schedule a guidedtour, please call Ciara at 779-210-8203. It is a privilege to inhabit and maintainthis beautiful space, and we invite youto enjoy its history and ambiance.Thank you for visiting our home!

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