Preserving Oaklawn Farm's Legacy

We are a 501(c)3 dedicated to preserving the historic buildings and barns of Oaklawn Farm, once the largest Percheron breeding operation in the USA.

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Our Mission

THE MISSION OF THE OAKLAWN FARM HISTORIC FOUNDATION IS TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, PHOTOS, AND ART THAT ILLUSTRATE THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS SITE THAT IS ALSO ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. THE BUILDINGS AND ARTIFACTS BEING PRESERVED BY THE FOUNDATION DATE BACK TO 1836 WHEN THE ORIGINAL HOUSE WAS BULIT BY SOLOMON DUNHAM. THE SITE BECAME A WORLD FAMOUS IMPORTING AND HORSE BREEDING ESTABLISHMENT THAT ATTRACTED NOTABLES FROM ALL PARTS OF AMERICA AND EUROPE. IT lS THE PRESERVATION OF THIS 43 ACRE PROPERlY AND ITS VERY RICH HISTORY THAT DEFINES THE FOUNDATION'S FOCUS AND COMMITMENT.

ADDITIONAL PURPOSE: ADDITIONAL PURPOSES FOR THE CORPORATION INCLUDE PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO THE PUBLIC TO VISIT AND VIEW THE HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT GROUNDS AND STRUCTURES AND ALSO TO PRESERVE THE OPEN SPACES OF THE VILLAGE OF WAYNE AND TO ENHANCE AND PRESERVE THE RICH EQUESTRIAN HISTORY OF THE PROPERTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.

Historic Preservation

Explore our gallery showcasing Oaklawn Farm's rich heritage and legacy.

Location Info

Oaklawn Farm Historic Foundation is dedicated to preserving the historic buildings and barns of the largest Percheron breeding operation in the USA.

Address

33W333 Army Trail Road, Wayne, IL 60184

Hours

Please Call for Appointment: 630.123.4567

Heritage

Preserving the legacy of Oaklawn Farm's historic buildings.

A wooden barn with rustic panels surrounded by trees and a grassy area. There is a vintage wagon or piece of equipment on the lawn, and the scene is rendered in black and white, highlighting the textures and shadows.
A wooden barn with rustic panels surrounded by trees and a grassy area. There is a vintage wagon or piece of equipment on the lawn, and the scene is rendered in black and white, highlighting the textures and shadows.
A black and white photograph depicts a stable or horse barn interior with empty stalls and cobblestone flooring. Sunlight filters through windows, casting rectangular light patches on the floor. Dark wooden posts and beams line the hallway, supporting the structure.
A black and white photograph depicts a stable or horse barn interior with empty stalls and cobblestone flooring. Sunlight filters through windows, casting rectangular light patches on the floor. Dark wooden posts and beams line the hallway, supporting the structure.
A large, rustic barn with an arched roof stands in the middle of a grassy field. The barn is painted white and shows signs of weathering. There are trees and power lines in the background, and the sky is bright with scattered clouds.
A large, rustic barn with an arched roof stands in the middle of a grassy field. The barn is painted white and shows signs of weathering. There are trees and power lines in the background, and the sky is bright with scattered clouds.
A large, white barn with a tin roof stands prominently on a grassy landscape. The barn has open doors revealing a vehicle inside. Adjacent structures with similar tin roofs are visible in the background. A dirt path leads to the barn, curving gently from the foreground to the background.
A large, white barn with a tin roof stands prominently on a grassy landscape. The barn has open doors revealing a vehicle inside. Adjacent structures with similar tin roofs are visible in the background. A dirt path leads to the barn, curving gently from the foreground to the background.
A black and white image features a barn structure with a sign on it reading 'Pvt. ID. Barnes, Horse Det., CO. F., Absentee Depot'. The barn is positioned at an angle, casting a shadow to the right. A vehicle is parked in front of the barn, and there are utility poles and fencing extending into the background. The landscape is flat with distant structures on the horizon.
A black and white image features a barn structure with a sign on it reading 'Pvt. ID. Barnes, Horse Det., CO. F., Absentee Depot'. The barn is positioned at an angle, casting a shadow to the right. A vehicle is parked in front of the barn, and there are utility poles and fencing extending into the background. The landscape is flat with distant structures on the horizon.
Preserving Oaklawn Farm's historic legacy for future generations.

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THE MISSION OF THE OAKLAWN FARM HISTORIC FOUNDATION IS TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, PHOTOS, AND ART THAT ILLUSTRATE THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS SITE THAT IS ALSO ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES. THE BUILDINGS AND ARTIFACTS BEING PRESERVED BY THE FOUNDATION DATE BACK TO 1836 WHEN THE ORIGINAL HOUSE WAS BULIT BY SOLOMON DUNHAM. THE SITE BECAME A WORLD FAMOUS IMPORTING AND HORSE BREEDING ESTABLISHMENT THAT ATTRACTED NOTABLES FROM ALL PARTS OF AMERICA AND EUROPE. IT lS THE PRESERVATION OF THIS 43 ACRE PROPERlY AND ITS VERY RICH HISTORY THAT DEFINES THE FOUNDATION'S FOCUS AND COMMITMENT.

ADDITIONAL PURPOSE: ADDITIONAL PURPOSES FOR THE CORPORATION INCLUDE PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO THE PUBLIC TO VISIT AND VIEW THE HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT GROUNDS AND STRUCTURES AND ALSO TO PRESERVE THE OPEN SPACES OF THE VILLAGE OF WAYNE AND TO ENHANCE AND PRESERVE THE RICH EQUESTRIAN HISTORY OF THE PROPERTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.