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Will designation as one of the most endangered historic structures help the Mineola?

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Supporters hope the recent listing of the Mineola Hotel in Fox Lake as an endangered historic place will generate public awareness of the local landmark.

Paul Valade | Staff Photographer

The Mineola Hotel in Fox Lake recently was included on the 2013 10 Most Endangered Historic Places list by Landmarks Illinois, a not-for-profit group.

Paul Valade | Staff Photographer

Owner Pete Jakstas puts a hat owned by Al Capone into a display case at the Mineola Hotel in Fox Lake. The tavern closed a year ago.

Paul Valade | Staff Photographer, 2002

The Mineola Hotel in Fox Lake was built in 1884 as a private clubhouse for members of the Chicago Board of Trade.

Courtesy of Mineola Preservation Project

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The Mineola Hotel in Fox Lake recently was named to the 2013 10 Most Endangered Historic Places list by Landmarks Illinois, a not for profit group. Supporters hope the designation rekindles interest in the local landmark, which was built in 1884 by members of the Chicago Board of Trade as a private clubhouse and then converted to a hotel.

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