Season of Gratitude
Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” At The Dole,…Read More >
History of The Dole
The Dole Mansion is a Victorian-era Romantic Italianate manor built-in 1865 for Charles Sidney Dole, an influential grain baron and ice harvester. With the purchase of 1000 acres, Lakeland Farms…Read More >
Crystal Lake Mayor declares Joe Diamond Day
In mid-November, Crystal Lake Mayor Haig Haleblian stopped by the Dole Mansion this week to present the “America’s Greatest Mind Reader” award to the resident artist, Joe Diamond. At the…Read More >
Music Under the Trees
By The Dole | Northwest Herald Sponsored Content Do you love live music? Come and enjoy the beauty of fall at Oktoberfest on September 22nd, the final concert of this…Read More >
Huge, centuries-old bur oak tree in front of Dole Mansion in Crystal Lake cut down
Stump could become work of art as neighbors refer to massive tree as a landmark By Sam Lounsberry June 21, 2021 at 4:43 pm CDT A large bur oak tree…Read More >