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Robert Henry Allerton donated
his private estate,"The Farms" to the University
of Illinois in 1946. The property which is located just
outside of Monticello, Illinois consists of 1,500 acres
of formal gardens, nature areas, and his manor house. In
keeping with Robert Allerton's orginal concept, the estate
is used as a conservation area devoted to education, research,
and recreation. Today, more than 100,000 people - including
researchers, teachers, and students as well as the general
public - visit the park or attend conferences at the Conference
Center each year.
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