Lilacia Park Historic District - Lombard, IL
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Lilacia Park is world-renown horticultural showcase that features over 700 lilacs and 35,000 tulips annually. In 2019, the park was named to the National Register of Historic Places for its significant contribution to horticultural history in the US.
Waymark Code: WM18BDW
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 07/02/2023
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The park has numerous benches, walking paths, commemorative bricks, historic structures, scenic lookout areas and more. Lilacia Park hosts many special events each year including the Mutt Strut Annual 5K & 1-Mile, Movies & Concerts in the Park, Jingle Bell Jubilee, Holiday Lights, and more. Lilacia Park is also a popular venue for weddings.
Lilacia Park is most recognized for being home to Lombard Lilac Time, a blooming festival happening during the first two weeks of May. From tastings to tours and concerts to coronations, there is something for everyone during Lombard Lilac Time.
Set on the former estate of Colonel William R. Plum, Lilacia Park boasts 200 varieties of lilacs and 50 varieties of tulips along with perennials, annuals, a picnic area and more. Designed by landscape architect Jens Jensen in 1928.
Street address:
150 S. Park Ave.
Lombard, IL USA
County / Borough / Parish: Dupage
Year listed: 2019
Historic (Areas of) Significance: preservation of park area
Periods of significance: 1928 - today
Historic function: preserved public garden
Current function: preserved public garden
Privately owned?: no
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
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National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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