December 25: Christmas morning in the Historic District . . .
I had Christmas Brunch at the Courtyard at Crane, then took a stroll around the grounds.
Read MoreThe name "Crane" is a reference to Chicago plumbing magnate Richard T. Crane Jr. who built his cottage in 1917. It became the largest and most expensive cottage on the island at the time of its construction. Crane also built his cottage next door to the Clubhouse, one of the most desirable locations in the district.