In the 1950s, the Libertyville Post #329 of the American Legion met for business on the second Tuesdays of the month and for social activities on the fourth Tuesdays. The American Legion was an organization of World War I and II veterans interested in service to the veteran, disabled veteran, the widows and orphans of the deceased veterans. They also participated in community activities and advocated for child welfare and youth activities.
The building pictured was Libertyville's former Town Hall in the early 1900s and was the last commissioned project of architect William Boyington (see related web site for more information on him). The Town Hall was commissioned in April 1894 by Ansel B. Cook who was the chairman of the building committee and a wealthy masonry contractor. Cook joined forces with Boyington to construct the Romanesque landmark which was used for meetings, lectures, entertainment and Lake County political conventions. In 1973 the American Legion bought the building for $35,000. Libertyville Township continued to use the hall until 1982 when they moved to a new building on Merrill Court. The building underwent some restoration in 1996 when a metal replica of the original cupola was lifted into place; 50 years after its wooden predecessor fell apart. During 2002, an estimated 26 layers of paint were removed from the exterior brick and stone.
