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[[Image:Dole_mansion_from_front.jpg|thumb|left|180px|Dole Mansion]]The estate was known as Lakeland Farm. Mr. Dole lived there with his wife Julia, his mother-in-law, Mrs. Harriet Coffin, his two daughters, Mary Florence, Harriet (Hattie), and son Sydney. Dole maintained the estate for over 30 years, entertaining lavishly. As an example, for his daughter's wedding in 1883 he built a spur line from the Chicago and Northwestern railway tracks almost to his doorstep. A canopied and carpeted walkway extended 750 feet from the front door to the train enabling the guests to walk to the mansion for the ceremony and return to the train without concern for the weather. Notable wedding guests included [[Julian Rumsey]] (mayor of Chicago and Dole's first cousin) and [[Levi Leiter]] (first partner with [[Marshall Field]]).
Mr. Dole's interests changed throughout the years. He laid out a half-mile racetrack on his property and purchased the finest horses that money could buy, soon accumulating a string of horses that was the envy of northern Illinois. It is said that Mr. Dole loved to go up in his tower (currently closed off) and watch his horses run. When tired of the fad of his stable, he disposed of his beautiful and valuable horses, holding an elaborate sale. [[Image:Dole_mansion_right.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Dole Mansion]]
The Dole's lived in the mansion until the late 1890's when the property was sold.
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