Just a few of the homes of Forest Park – I will update if I find more.
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6415 Oakwood Drive
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Built-in 1927
The original address was Box 411 Idlewild Drive
Now 7087 Thornhill Drive
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Forest Park Mansion is known as the Castle
The castle was the home of Col. Leonard Dunkel. Dunkel lived at 6708 Thornhill from about 1932 until his death in 1974.
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Located at 6708 Thornhill Drive
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The End