Lakefront Property for Sale in Forest Hills

In 1930, new homes were being built in Forest Hills, south of 47th street.  But, Central Avenue was as far west as they dared build. Except for a select group of senior citizens who grew up in Western Springs, few of us can remember what the Forest Hills subdivision looked

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The Forest Hills Subdivision You Never Knew

Residents of Western Springs’ Forest Hills subdivision are justly proud of their neighborhood. But, it was a long time coming. In 1923, George Bruckert, a realtor and developer, envisioned a community of fine homes south of 47th Street and west of Wolf Road. Central to his plan were large lots

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