Portraits of the places you love.
I commission custom illustrations of homes and places along the Chicago lakefront—there’s something about the variety of architecture and the way each building tells a story that keeps me inspired.
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Quality 12” square prints or digital files. Print framing optional. Free domestic shipping.
Ansel B. Cook purchased land in the center of Libertyville in 1870 from his father-in-law, Dr. Jesse Haven Foster, one of Libertyville's earliest settlers. The house was built in 1878 for use as a summer or country home. Mr. Cook’s masonry business was in Chicago so he didn't live here full time until his retirement in the late 1880s. Mr. Cook died in 1898. His third-wife, Emily Barrows Cook, continued to live in the house until her death in 1919. After her death, the house and grounds were given to the Village of Libertyville for use as a library and park.
Illustrate Your Favorite Place
Capture the memory of your favorite place with a custom illustration. Gift cards available.
Preserve the memory of your favorite place with a custom Webster Brother Studios illustration. We’ve had the pleasure of illustrating hundreds of first homes, vacation homes, childhood homes, historic landmarks, special locations, and even favorite vehicles.
*Reference images must be emailed. Please review order confirmation for instructions. Once references are received, please allow three weeks to complete your custom illustration + 5 days for delivery.
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