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Chad B: Since 1974

March 11, 2021 by Steve Hoffman

I proposed to my wife at Allerton Park on Good Friday in 1996. We were at the top of the stairwell to the Sunken Garden. 25 years later, that was clearly the most important question I’ve ever asked anyone. Best part, of course, is that Debbie said “yes”. Having been born and raised in Monticello, Allerton Park has always been a treasure to me with many fond memories.

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