Carpentersville
The story of Carpentersville is very much the story of Leonard W. Besinger. Whether or not you agree with his methods, he certainly had very far-reaching goals for the town.
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Meadowdale Subdivision
Small homes built cheaply for postwar families
Meadowdale Shopping Center
Before mega-malls, the premier regional shopping center in the area
Meadowdale Raceway
An idea that didn't quite work out
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