Allerton Park on a Spring Day 

In late April, I decided to visit Allerton Park and see what it was that everyone was talking about. Allerton Park was created by Robert Allerton in the 1920s and 30s. Robert was basically a very rich man (via inheritance) that enjoyed farming. He created several formal gardens and appreciated fine statuary. I enjoyed my day at Allerton and definitely plan to return. In fact, I did so in June. Pictures are available.

Allerton Mansion and Lake

Allerton Park, Monticello, Illinois
Allerton Mansion and Lake

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Statue outside the walled garden

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Statue outside the walled garden

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Walled garden

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Walled garden

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Square Parterre

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Square Parterre

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Adam, or The Creation Of Man

Allerton Park, Monticello, Illinois
Adam, or The Creation Of Man

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Chinese Parterre

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Chinese Parterre

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Avenue of the Chinese Musicians

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Avenue of the Chinese Musicians

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Sunken Garden

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Sunken Garden

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Looking northeast towards statue of Adam
Sunken Garden

Allerton Park, Monticello, Illinois
Looking northeast towards statue of Adam
Sunken Garden

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Death of the Last Centaur

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Death of the Last Centaur

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One of the two sets of four pillars that frame the Death of the Last Centaur

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One of the two sets of four pillars that frame the Death of the Last Centaur

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Standing water (in the 600 acre flood plain area)

Allerton Park, Monticello, Illinois
Standing water (in the 600 acre flood plain area)

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