Aspecial inspiration is ours as we meet in this sacred place of worship, historically worthy of our careful appreciation.

In 1862, First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest, which had been organized in 1859, met in its first building,"a Gothic design frame cottage in the form of a cross, with a pointed roof, two low spires on either side of the front door, and windows of clear glass!'

In 1887, the present building was erected on the same spot-the corner of Deerpath and Sheridan Road. It consisted only of the present sanctuary and the adjoining Sunday School room. The windows along the side walls were of clear glass, which may have been muted in some way. A circular or rose window in twelve sections of a vivid steel blue was placed over the chancel.