  | Book Details Title: The Master Builder, Leonard W. Besinger |
Book DescriptionLeonard W. Besinger is known for developing the Meadowdale subdivision of Carpentersville, which generated the population from 1,523 in 1950 to over 17,400 by 1960. Today, the population is over 40,000, with the majority living in Besinger’s development. However, he accomplished so much more that few people have knowledge of. This book details his many accomplishments and is written as a tribute to the Master Builder, Leonard W. Besinger. Read more Customers Review: Received my book yesterday and loved every page. Born in Chicago’s northwest side and moved to Carpentersville (Meadowdalej when I was 10! My Dad was a WW11 vet so, like hundreds of other families, these homes were affordable! A new beginning for all! The history of Leonard Besinger is so interesting and something I did not know as a child. I do remember walking to Besinger Community Center for Sock Hops.The author Phillip Aleo, did the research and so many wonderful pictures of a simpler time in our lives. No one was rich, all were happy to own their own home. We had new schools, churches and at one time the state’s largest shopping center. A place where many of us teenagers had their first job. Phillip brings all that to life! I cannot wait to share with my 96 year old Mother. Anyone who grew up in Meadowdale,Carpentersville, Dundee will enjoy this book. Again, so much history as well and I just soaked it up!!! Well done, Mr. Aleo❤️
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