Remembering and Celebrating Robert Parker Coffin

Robert Parker Coffin served more than 20 years as the Long Grove village president and then served 22 years on the Village’s plan commission. While he was an architect by trade, he was also one of the community members who pushed for more open space in the Village and larger lot sizes for residents so that Long Grove could maintain its rural feel and image. In addition to the road leading to it being named after Coffin, he also designed its cover, which was added in 1972 to protect the bridge from the elements. Coffin was truly invested in the Long Grove community and demonstrated that commitment through more than four decades of public service.