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The answer is C. The Park District acquired the entire property in 1971. The campground had approximately 15 buildings including the Tabernacle, a hotel, cottages, and a swimming pool. The property was purchased from the Rock River Conference of the United Methodist Church.
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The answer is True. It is hard to believe this treasure located in our County has been around since before the first World War, but it has and our goal is to have it around for at least another 100 years.
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The answer is B. 5 to 7 thousand over the course of two weeks in August. There are train tracks right across the road and travelers would come from all over.
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The answer is A. The correct answer is EIGHT! And in the summer when all the doors are open and the summer breeze flows in, it's magical, especially at night time.
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The answer is B. The steel-supported roof is something to behold.
Keep in mind, the Oakdale Tabernacle is the only building of its kind in Illinois. It's pretty special.
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The answer to the current question is A.
The speedy rebuild was to allow for August Camp Meeting to take place. Keep in mind the 1915 machinery that had to be used.
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The answer to the current question is B.
The lightning strike resulted in a fire which destroyed the wooden building.
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The answer to the current question is B.
The original building was built on the same site in 1895. It was a completely wooden structure that was destroyed in 1915.
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