Mayslake Field Trip and Pizza Party
Join us on Saturday, February 14, 2009 from 10:30 a.m. until approximately 1:00 p.m. as we explore the elegant Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 West 31st Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523. We will meet at the west door in front of the estate which is located just to the west of Route 83 on 31st Street in Oak Brook. There is plenty of free parking available.
The estate, currently owned by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, was built between 1919 and 1921 by Francis Stuyvesant Peabody. Mr. Peabody was a coal mining magnate that founded the world-renowned Peabody Energy Company now based in St. Louis, MO.
We will tour this 39-room mansion, a National Registry of Landmarks
designated property, which is undergoing significant renovation. This historic house was designed by noted architect, Benjamin Marshall and is an outstanding example of the Tudor Revival style. A knowledgeable docent will share interesting stories with us about Mr. Peabody and his family from the infamous haunting of the estate to the mysterious secret staircase. Other tales will highlight a world record-breaking jumping horse and the history of Mr. Peabody’s coal mining endeavors here in Illinois and elsewhere.
After the guided tour of the building, we will have an informal luncheon of Connie’s pizza and refreshments in the estate’s Dining Hall. It is also possible that we may have a short presentation during lunch on DuPage area fossils by one of the Forest Preserve District naturalists.
The cost for this field trip is $20 and includes lunch. Admission to the property is included in this price, as are taxes and tip. Please remember that field trips are only open to current ESCONI members. There is no limit to the number of participants on this trip and members of all ages are welcome. (Note: There is no discount for Junior members.)
Reservations are being taken until January 30th. Please make out your check to “Joe Kubal” and send to him at 30W600 Sunrise Road, Naperville, IL 60563. If you need additional information, please contact Joe at 
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(Telephone), [email protected] (e-Mail) or by “snail mail” at the above address.
