Our Mission

Our mission is to preserve & protect the Dole Mansion and Lakeside Arts Park property for community use in a natural & historic setting.

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Honoring the Legacy

Thank you for helping to build a firm foundation for the arts.
In 2020 there will be an art installation piece in the Hallway of History off the Sage Gallery for the Friends of the Dole.

Randy, Karin & Chelsea Moan
With Love For Alison Anne
In Loving Memory F. Benson Deardoff M.D.
Ryan Family Ken, Mary, Nora & Teagan
Brad & Sarah Heldt
Dennis and Catherine Breitholtz
Gerry Grennan
Kyle Phillips - Freak'n Rocks
Nelson Family Ringling Road
The Lenhards
Jim & Sandy Meyer
Jeff Fox Family
Mike Chakoian
Joan & Wayne Macklin
The King Family
Home State Bank
The Jenkins Family
The Reupert Family - Roger, Olga, Aleks & Luke
Frank J. & Kathy Powell
Vanessa & Toby Lydic
Phil & Marion Weyna
Bill and gerry Cowlin
J. Cowlin Family
Accumation, Inc.
The Surhoff Family
MasterCut - Dirk Bantin
Honoring U.S. Service Members
The Fellers Family - Jim, Alice, and Henry
Joe B. & Donna Vestal
Lee Mingus
Bill & Pat Moll and Samantha Septr
Marion & Paul Neiswander
Kristin Miller
Biris Ltd - Dino & Dorothy Biris
Carpe Diem - The Little Family
Vixtoria Saldan
The Rosulek Family
Bob & Candy Reedy
Crystal Lake Bank & Trust Co.
THE WAGGONER LAW FIRM, P.C.
District 32 State Senator Pamela Althoff
Friendship House
In Memory of Jim & Joy Myers
Langefeld Family
Dane & Katie burau - October 7, 2017
In Memory of Lenora Stuck
The Kryc Family
The Balasi Family
D. James Oerkfitz
Gary & Lynn Overbay
Elizabeth Ritt
The Kruse Family
Universal Contractor's Group
Zoe Affinito
Scott & Jill Munger
The Legare Family - Tom, Terry, Justin & Kevin
John & Marilyn Gillespie
The Veugelers - Kyle, Matt & Zach
Josh & Ravelle - May 25, 2013
Michael and Julia Herman
Donated by Bill & Maxine Matthai - Friends of the Dole
Brinckmann Family Foundation
The Roberts Family - Ted, Debra, Lucie & Nate
Federal Credit Union
Jimmy'z Masonry Corporation
The Dreimann Family
Dr. Jill howe - Dynamic health
Mary Sherman for Roger, Jeff, and Tammy
Greg & Lori Keller - Melissa, Caroline & Alison
Jon Russell
Diane Ryan Pfeiffer
The Daniel Arndt Family
Stewart & Barbara Laphan
MJ Towne & Family
Brett & Cristy
Steven, Alex, Lizette - 6/6/2006
KING'S FLOORING - The King Family
Embrace Your Art
The Callahan Family - Max, Beth, Avery, Abby
B. Blazier Famiy
Ed & Karen Beckstrom Family
In Memory of Douglas McCall From Your Loving Family
Gullick Studio - Johanna Yoder
The Rand Family - Craig, Georgi Rachel & Austin
J.W. Concrete - Jeremy Worden
The Heislers - Jim & Rebecca
Zanck, Coen & Wright Attorney's At Law
Neal F. Noga
Katie, Jenny and Ashleigh Mauro
Vanessa, Toby & Zeus 2005
Bob and Jeri Fleck
Chip & Karen - Whitman Family
Debra & Daniel Rubinger
The Cottone Family
Jon & Merrily Stout
Kay Johnston
In Memory of Stan Jablonski
Polly Crandall - Questers
The Dooley Family
Alexandria Saldan
Tess, Hannah & Nellie Tyrrell Children of John & Connie Tyrrell
Builders Insulation
Rosulek Family
Joan & Jerry Fielding In honor of their grandchildren
In Memory of Carl Wehde
Kathleen Etten
Michael Susan
Adriana Saldan
Brandes Family
The Nakamuras
The Barton Family - Bob, Deb, Robby, and Joey
Mingus Family
In Memory of Frank Mariani
Johnny loves Connie
In Memory of Erica R. Schilling
Spirit Freed, February 2000
Roger Adler May his memory be eternal
Kym Affinito
Thank You! Mr. Rainmaker and Mrs. Director of Design
Phil & Tony's Pizza - EST 1992 C.L.
John & Carrie Murphy Family
Jim & Katie Coughlin
In Memory of John Costello
Alison Jakob Howey
My Three Sons - Ryan, Adam & Kyle
Granny Fanny
The Keller's
Rick Thompson
Dan Johnson
Crystal Lake Rowing Club
The Ormsby Family
The Cullian Family
Ken & Ethel Pearson
The Chain Family - Scott, Tracey & Bob
St. Mary's Minor Seminary In Memory of the Class of 1968 - Pax et Bonum
In Memory of Bruce G. Colthurst, DDS
Vernon Hills, IL. McHenry County
The Bruksch Family
Dugar Family - Taxi Express
Bruce Woolley
Nicholas Family
Shari Chakoian
In Memory of Frank & Helen Turek
Snelton Inc.
Jeff and Susie Fox
Laura J. Smith 8/1950 - 10/2017 Love & Laughter
Bill & Bev Limbach
Paul D. Keller - Windham NH
The McNallys
Alexian Brothers - Hospital Network
Bernard & Sofia Mansolf Family
L&V Distributors, Inc.
With Love Edward & Helen Pozniak
Scott & Lauren - Martin Family
Susan Hooker
Fred & Leona Conforti - In Memory of Ronald Zegarski
Len & Carol Larsen
Friend-Jones Family
Zubrzycki's Warsaw Inn
Zegarski Family
Robert Kay & Sarah Wirth
Stephen Barnett
Alic Barnett
Craig & Georgi Rand
In Memory of Nancy Hanrahan
The Augustine Family
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Gould & Family
Bruksch Family
wed at the Dole Mansion - September 17th 2016
The Wedgewood Garden Club Dedicated to beautifying our surroundings
Elyse Roberts
McHenry Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
The Beu Family
APTARGROUP
The LeCoque Family
Vera Lewis
Betty and Bernie Boyle
Endless Dreams
Chipping Away The Stone - Gratefully KAR
Kay Wirth Realtor
Frank & Karen Dombrowski
In Honor of Raymond Suchy
Viniie and Anthony Foglia
Horizon Landscaping Supplies - Steve O'Neil, Yard Manager
Dan & Jillian Laumbacher
John & Connie Tyrrell Family
Ron & Nancy Russell
The Leahy Family
Mchenry Heating & Air, Inc. - Rogulic Family
Chris, Sarah, Mike & Matt
In Honor of Chuck Miller - Gratefully DKR
In Memory of Vivian & George Stupar by Carol & Geroge Stupar & Family
The Liberati Family
Jim & Joan hasselman
Art & Bonnie Beck
Chuck & Eileen Stevens
In Memory of Selma & Oscar Bergland by Carol & Geroge Stupar & Family
In memory of William Groden
The Patterson Family
The Layer Family
Michael & Cheryl Sullivan
Connor James LeCoque
Gerry & Joyce Jablonski
Ann Bentz
James Hooker
The Riegler Family
In Memory of Donald M. Schleifer, M.D.
The Summers Academy of Dance
Bob & Liz, Torrie, Tom, Bri, Behrens
Sadie Gavle
Maggie and Callie Nelson
The Wolskis - Rich, Frank, & Dave
Bill & Jane Franz
The Friendship of Joe & Mr. Shrimp
Louis & Claudia Legare In Honored Memory
Linda Corteen and Family
The Cannizzo Family
The Wheelers - John & Antoinette
Tweeten Bros.
Mayor & Mrs. Roger Byrne
Aaron, Regan, Madison and Chase Shepley
Dean and Lynda Mauro
Keenan, Corban & Cavanagh Murphy
Georgia Hayden
Christa Moders
The Fergus'
Chuck & Mary Ougheltree
Classic Events
Morgan, Elle, Annie, Maddie Fox
In Memory of Nancy Ashcraft
Bill & Joyce Dwyer
Jon L. Cowlin Family
The Rinn Family
Aaron Shepley - Mayor of Crystal Lake, IL
SZCZESNY BUILDERS
Lori Kiergaard
Alexeandra Saldan
Bob and Connie Frerichs
The Benoy Family - Oxgord Lane
In Honor of Joe & Donna, Joe, Angie & Alyssa Vestal
Robert Gray - Paula Dorian-Gray
The Mula Family
Walkup Family
The Bird Family - David & Sally
Dave Dawn Courtney & Curt Kiolbassa
Director of Parks & Recreation 1954-71 / 1976-85
The Neighborhood Kids
Murray Crabtree
The Stray Family
Tom & Lyn Cablk
DuWayne Sheldon Family
Greg Kowalczyk
David & Donna Matthiesen and Family
Centegra Health System
Bob & Terry Davis
Sarah, Gene & Alex Schrempf

Become a Dole Volunteer Today!

The Dole volunteers are the heart and soul of what we do; they bring our mission and vision to life! There are plenty of volunteer opportunities, from events help, handyman, historical tour guide, and fundraising.

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The Dole Needs YOU!

Without the generosity of our community, all we do at Lakeside Legacy Foundation would not be possible. We need your financial support to help maintain the mansion’s rich history, safety, and historical significance within the community.

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Join Our Community at The Dole

Create your own special place in one of The Dole’s studios. Studios are available for rent to artists of different artistic mediums, as well as art educators.

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Dole Mansion continues renovations to return annex to 1920s era

Donation specifically earmarked for building improvements will make window restoration possible for next year By Northwest Herald April 06, 2021 at 9:00 am CDT The Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake will…Read More >

Crystal Lake cancels 2020 Lakeside Festival

Dole Mansion still needs to raise $500,000 to maintain the building, pay the mortgage By CASSIE BUCHMAN Crystal Lake’s 2020 Lakeside Festival, which initially was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic,…Read More >