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Forest Bootery celebrates milestone 70 years in business

Sisters Cara (left) and Cristina Garrison, owners of Forest Bootery, pose next to a boat on display in the store. Their father, who previously owned the store with their mother, installed the boat. Forest Bootery is celebrating 70 years in business this year. Photos by Peter Kaspari/22nd Century Media
Cristina Garrison (left) and her sister, Cara Garrison, look over some items Forest Bootery has for sale. The sisters own the 70-year-old business, which is celebrating its anniversary this year.
Peter Kaspari, Editor
3:00 am CST December 18, 2019
For 70 years, residents in Lake Forest and beyond have chosen one place for their footwear and clothing needs; Forest Bootery.

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