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The
Katherine Legge Memorial Park and Lodge (Legge pronounced "leg") are located on
52 beautiful acres of woodland, a perfect setting for any occasion. The land and
facilities were donated to the Village of Hinsdale in 1973. Alexander
Legge was President of International Harvester. He and his wife, Katherine, originally
developed the property as a weekend escape. Their ultimate plan included the construction
of a home on the site. Upon the death of Katherine in 1924, Alexander established
KLM as a retreat devoted to rest, recreation and welfare for women employed at
International Harvester. The Katherine Legge Memorial Lodge was designed
by architect, R. Harold Zook and built in 1927. The first floor of this English-style
building provides a spacious living room with fireplace, dining room, kitchen,
restrooms and office. The second floor is a large ballroom with fireplace which
was used for recreational activities. Today, the Lodge and grounds are
available for rental to accommodate private and corporate events such as weddings
and receptions, meetings, parties, banquets, picnics, etc.
On February
13, 2008, the Illinois Council of American Institute of Architects (AIA) designated150th
anniversary of the AIA in 2007.
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The Lodge
The Living room of
the Lodge is decorated with beautifully restored furniture (sofas, chairs, tables,
etc.), fireplace, portable bar (available for first floor and ballroom) and upright
piano (available first floor only). The large dining room seats up to 140 people
for a sit-down dinner (less seating for buffet style). The versatile ballroom
with fireplace may be used for wedding ceremonies, meetings and also as seating
for dinner and will allow an additional 100 person capacity. Lodge rental
includes use of 72 inch round dining tables, 8 foot and 6 foot banquet tables,
3 foot card tables, and chairs*. Dinnerware, flatware, water goblets, bar glassware
and table linens are not provided. The full service kitchen is available for caterer
use. The grounds immediately surrounding the Lodge are designated for
use by Lodge clients only and make a perfect setting for an outdoor ceremony,
reception or picnic. Tents may be rented and used as additional seating space.
*Note:
All equipment provided at the KLM Lodge is for indoor use only.
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Dena
Reetz, Sales and Event Planner: (630) 789-7095 Monday - Friday E-mail
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