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13. Roosters, affectionately known as “Albert and Helen,” was purchased in the 1920s by Albert Jr. and Helen Dick, the grandparents of Lake Forest resident Maddie Dugan. According to Buzz Norton of Country House Antiques, these lead statues are believed to be of English or French origin, though were most likely purchased in England, where the Dicks spent much of their time during the summers of the 1920s. Four rooster statues in total were purchased. After the Lindbergh kidnapping in 1931, the Dicks constructed a wall around their residence at 1050 North Green Bay Road, and the roosters were placed atop four pillars of the wall. The statues were later moved to 975 North Lake Road. Following this relocation, the four roosters were divided among members of the family. Two roosters went to 900 Woodbine Lane, where they currently reside, and the other two went to 461 East Westminster Road. After two subsequent relocations, these two roosters were installed at their current location, flanking the entrance on Deerpath Road to the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff.