• about-the-dole

    About The Dole

The Dole & Lakeside Legacy Foundation

The Dole is host to the Lakeside Legacy Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with a mission to preserve and protect the Dole Mansion and lakeside property for community use in a natural and historic setting.

Today, The Dole is Crystal Lakeʼs go-to community destination, delivering high quality cornerstone events and supporting local non-profit organizations. The events hosted by The Dole directly support the preservation of the property.

  • The Dole Mansion's Rich History

    The Dole Mansion is a Victorian-era Italianate residence constructed in 1865 for Charles Sidney Dole, an influential grain baron and ice harvester.

    History

Meet the Team

  • Kathryn Loprino

    Kathryn Loprino

    Director of Community Relations & Events

    kloprino@thedole.org

    (815) 455-8000

  • The Dole - Farmers Market+ Director

    Linda Wozniak

    Director of Farmers Market+

    lwozniak@thedole.org

    (815) 307-4787

  • The Dole - Building and Grounds Manager

    Dennis Barszcz

    Building & Grounds Manager

    dbarszcz@thedole.org

    (815) 455-8000 ext 101

  • Events & Social Media

    Katie Haviland

    Events & Social Media Coordinator

    khaviland@thedole.org

    815- 333- 9250

  • The Dole - Maintenance Associate

    Mike Amoroso

    Maintenance Associate

    dbarszcz@thedole.org

    (815) 455-8000 ext 101

  • The Dole - Maintenance Associate

    John Oehmke

    Maintenance Associate

Board of Directors

  • Jay C. LeCoque

    President

  • Marty Moister

    Vice President

  • Murray Crabtree

    Treasurer

  • Kathleen Woolley

    Secretary

  • Ron Russell

    Past President (2018)

  • Bob Fleck

  • Chip Whitman

  • Jeff Fox