Robert Allerton Park, IL Photo Gallery by Gengbin Zheng at pbase.com

Robert Allerton Park, IL

Robert Henry Allerton donated his private estate,"The Farms" to the University of Illinois in 1946. The property which is located just outside of Monticello, Illinois consists of 1,500 acres of formal gardens, nature areas, and his manor house.

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Fu Dog Garden, 115-1517_IMG.JPG	Fu Dog Garden, 115-1518_IMG.JPG	Buddha Pavilion, 115-1513_IMG.JPG	Adam, 115-1536_IMG.JPG
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Melody		27-Mar-2008 15:02
I visited Allerton Park for the first time when I skipped school for the first time my senior year. I moved to Texas right after high school, but had went back every year to see family. Every time I go back, I visit Allerton Park, to relax and enjoy the serenity I've never found anywhere else. I have shared Allerton Park with my two boys, who found it as wonderful as I did. Since my family is now passed, I long to find that serenity again. Thank you for a wonderful memory.

Kendra		12-Mar-2008 18:39
I grew up in Illinois and lived ther until two years ago. I was taken to Allerton the first time when I was a young teenager and fell in love. Since then I have visited the park on several occassions. It holds a special place in my heart and was glad to see your pictures posted so I can share them with my friends.

Matt		19-Dec-2007 05:53
Unique place, sorry to hear that the arched bridge entrance was closed. I was first taken there as a student at the U if I by my then girlfriend. I see the hunter and the bear are still in protective custody.

Bev Knutson		22-Oct-2006 17:10
I worked at Allerton Park for four years in th 50's...one of the high lights of my life..I enjoyed working and having fun in the gardens..Had planned to be married in the sunken garden but moved away.

Bruce Amsbary		28-May-2004 22:54
I moved to Oregon from Illinois in 1976. Allerton is a must do actitity on every trip I have made back east since that time -- a holy pilgimage of sorts. It is a wonderful place to visit any time of year in sun, rain, sleet or snow. The people of central Illinois are truely blessed to have such a rare gem so easily available to them for their enjoyment through the generosity and foresight of Robert Allerton & his lover, John Wyatt Gregg.

nikki		11-May-2004 14:17
I moved away from central Illinois 4 years ago, and the one thing I miss most is the serenity I felt at Allerton. Thanks for the reminder. 5/11/04

Cindy		03-Jan-2003 04:06
Thank you for sharing the beautiful photos. I haven't seen Robert Allerton Park since I was a child in the 1960s! But, the memories of the park, and the time spent with my family there, will forever stay with me. My father recently passed away, and he is the reason why we ever visited the park. The park and memories of my father are entertwined...

Jessica		14-Mar-2002 00:36
I loved your pictures of Allerton Park. It brings me back home again and reminds me of why I chose the Fu dog garden to get married in. Thanks! Jess

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