Mandel. In 1909, the home was reconstructed into the Chicago-Winfield Tuberculosis Sanitarium. As tuberculosis became a curable disease, the Sanitarium saw a decrease in patients and eventually all were transferred to Michael Reese in Chicago. Then, in 1962, the Sanitarium was purchased by the Central DuPage Hospital Association. The Samuel and Eleanor Himmelfarb Home and Studio The Samuel and Eleanor Himmelfarb Home and Studio was constructed in the wooded outskirts of western Winfield, IL in 1942 by the modernist artists. The design was heavily influenced by the Usonian architectural styles of Frank Lloyd Wright. St. John the Baptist St. John the Baptist Catholic Church was approved to be built on February 21, 1867. The residents of Winfield gathered their efforts and the church was erected later that year. The church even had its first baptism in 1867. On August 17, 1906, the church burned down in a thunder storm after it was struck by lightning. According to Louise Spanke, "only the altars, pews. stations of the cross, and communion rail could be saved." The church was completely rebuilt within a year. Geography Winfield is located at (41.8776002, -88.1506695). Winfield is, by and large, surrounded by forests, including several DuPage County Forest Preserves on the north, west, and south. It borders Wheaton to the east, West Chicago to the west, Carol Stream to the north, and Warrenville and Naperville to the south. According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Winfield has a total area of , of which (or 98.88%) is land and (or 1.12%) is water. In addition to the West Branch of the DuPage River, Klein Creek and Winfield Creek also flow through the village. Parks and recreation Public parks There are a total of 19 parks and facilities within the Village of Winfield, offering a variety of recreation uses. Winfield Riverwalk Park The first phase of the Winfield Riverwalk Park opened in October 2021. The park is located just north of Jewel Road and west of Winfield Road, next to the existing regional trail running parallel to the DuPage River. Amenities featured in this first phase include new trails, bike repair and fitness stations, open space with wetland restoration, a new pollinator garden, a canoe/kayak launch, and access points for fishing. The Village also recognized the Knights of Columbus contribution of a new picnic shelter pavilion. Phase 2 will include a performance band shell, public washrooms, more trails,