Approximately 15 miles SW of the Loop, Countryside once stood as fertile farmland. One of the earliest landowners, Joseph Vial, arrived in 1833. The area remained sparsely settled for much of the nineteenth century. A few self-sufficient farmers established a school- house, and some worshipped at the Lyonsville Congregational Church. Around 1917 the Marx Brothers comedy team bought a chicken farm near Joliet and LaGrange Roads. Groucho Marx later claimed that the brothers spent too much time at Wrigley Field watching the Chicago Cubs to make the farm economically viable.
In 1929 a large tract of land known as Sherman Gardens was subdivided and a few lots were sold. However, it was not until after World War II, with the postwar housing boom, that significant growth came to this area, known to many residents as South La Grange. The first concentrated development took place in 1947 with the construction of the LaGrange Terrace subdivision. The Don L. Dise subdivision followed in 1954, and later Edgewood Park opened in two phases. Homeowner associations were formed in 1949 and 1960 to address sewage disposal and procurement of an adequate water supply in the face of failing wells. The Countryside Sanitary District was created in 1959. The activities of the homeowners groups paved the way for the incorporation of Countryside in 1960.
In 1962, 80 acres of undeveloped land were turned into the Dansher Industrial Park. McCook supplied water from Lake Michigan to Countryside in 1964. A new city hall opened in 1967, and by 1970 the population stood at 2,864. After annexing an area south of Joliet Road in 1971, the city moved to provide water for that area. The Pleasantview Fire Protection District serves Countryside and adjacent towns.
Countryside’s thriving business community, including automobile dealerships along LaGrange Road and shopping plazas along LaGrange and Joliet Roads, generated enough commercial sales taxes in the twentieth century to allow the city to levy neither real-estate nor corporate taxes. The 2000 population stood at 5,991. A portion of old Route 66 runs through Countryside, and Interstates 294 and 55 pass through the southern edge of the city. Three different elementary school districts serve Countryside, with high schoolers attending Lyons Township High School District. Two Cook County Forest Preserves provide recreational opportunities, and the Countryside Recreation Department maintains seven recreation areas.
LaMantia Design and Remodeling has been helping homeowners in Countryside for over 43 years transform their home remodeling dreams into reality. You will find unsurpassed quality and attention to detail given to all projects – kitchen remodels, bath remodels and home additions. Contact us today for a Free Design Consultation.
Verified Client – 8-15-2015 – Kitchen and Home Renovation in Countryside, IL
(92% Customer Satisfaction via GuildQuality)
We were very happy with the results. The project manager was a great friend to us through the process. I would highly recommend this company to others.
Verified Client – 4-14-2012 – Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling in Countryside, IL
(100% Customer Satisfaction via GuildQuality)
They were willing to work with me to achieve a desirable point between design and price.
R.A.B. – 7-9-2014 – Kitchen, Mudroom, and Bathroom Remodeling in Countryside, IL.
(100% Customer Satisfaction via GuildQuality)
I LOVE my new kitchen, bar area, powder room and mudroom. I love what Gina did with the space in my other kitchen and really appreciated her and Annessa’s guidance in making decisions. Chuck and his team were very knowledgeable and did quality work from demolition to construction. I am very satisfied with how they address and respond to issues. I would totally work with LaMantia again!
Verified Client – 4-2-2012 – Room Addition in Countryside, IL.
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I already have recommended LaMantia Design and Construction to a friend.
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