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- All rights reserved The L. L. Cook Co., Milwaukee.All rights reserved The L. L. Cook Co., Milwaukee.
- In pencil on verso: "Identification and story in Wilmette Life June 8, 1950, p. 62. Address is 802 Lake circa 1900." In ink on verso: Mrs. W. Butz"In pencil on verso: "Identification and story in Wilmette Life June 8, ...
- Murderer, Dr. H. H. Holmes (aka Herman W. Mudgett) , built only one house in Wilmette, at what was then 38 N. John Street and was later 726 11th St. [Eleventh Street], between Lake and Central. The house was occupied by Holmes and his wife, Myrta, their daughter, Lucy, and ...Murderer, Dr. H. H. Holmes (aka Herman W. Mudgett) , built only ...
- In pencil on reverse: "Old Gage home at northwest corner of Chestnut and Sheridan Road, pix April 1944 just before the house was razed. Called "Tornado Tavern."In pencil on reverse: "Old Gage home at northwest corner of Chestnut ...
- Former Henry H. Gage house, located at the northwest corner of Chestnut and Sheridan Road, was built about 1873...Former Henry H. Gage house, located at the northwest corner of Chestnut ...
- In pencil on the reverse: "Known as Edward Corette home, but built by someone else about 1895. N.W. corner of Central and Park Ave."In pencil on the reverse: "Known as Edward Corette home, but built ...
- In pencil on the reverse: "Edward Corette house at Park and Central--NW corner." Stamped on reverse: "Photo by Bill Kuiken, 1337 Washington, Wilmette"In pencil on the reverse: "Edward Corette house at Park and Central--NW ...
- On reverse: "Old Dusham House, Elmwood and Michigan, succeeded log cabin. Built around 1800." Stamped: "A copy by H. J. Steffens Studio at 807 Ridge, Wilmette, 6332."On reverse: "Old Dusham House, Elmwood and Michigan, succeeded log cabin. Built ...
- On reverse: "Looking down Central from 9th and Central 1948. This building was moved to 738 10th [tenth] St., and is now the School Superintendent's office. N[ota] B[ene]: Since demolished went [sic] Central School was enlarged. R.A. [Rhea Adler]On reverse: "Looking down Central from 9th and Central 1948. This building ...
- This building was located across the street and down the alley from the current church structure...This building was located across the street and down the alley from ...
- 1st Congregational Church 11th Street 1883-1904. On reverse: Property of Ye Olde Town Folkes Assn. Mrs. Joy, Historian. First Congregational Church Wilmette. Harriet Scheidenhelm [no date]1st Congregational Church 11th Street 1883-1904. On reverse: Property of Ye Olde ...
- This is a real photograph from the Studio of Charles R. Childs, 153 La Salle Sr., Chicago Illinois.This is a real photograph from the Studio of Charles R. Childs, ...
- View looks east over Lake Michigan...View looks east over Lake Michigan...
- Construction of "The Breakers" begun in No Man's Land in about 1928, never got beyond the grand staircase entrance. Note the lettering on the structure "Stop..Don't Go Up...Danger"...Construction of "The Breakers" begun in No Man's Land in about 1928, ...
- In pencil on reverse, "Nanzig homestead, 1950. Oldest house in town. 3 acres for $100 in 1848." In ink on reverse: "House at 335 Ridge Ave." Stamped on reverse: "Photo by Bill Kuiken, 1337 Washington, Wilmette."In pencil on reverse, "Nanzig homestead, 1950. Oldest house in town. 3 ...
- In pencil on reverse, "Nanzig House." Stamped on reverse, "Photography by Rebecca Fitch, 1033 Elmwood Ave., Wilmette."In pencil on reverse, "Nanzig House." Stamped on reverse, "Photography by Rebecca ...
- In pencil on reverse " Old First Federal on Wilmette Ave."In pencil on reverse " Old First Federal on Wilmette Ave."
- Formerly located at 1149 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL. This photograph was published in the book Wilmette and the Suburban Whirl by Herbert B. Mulford in 1956.Formerly located at 1149 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL. This photograph was published ...
- Butz family group on the steps of their home at 802 Lake Ave. Wilmette. Identification and story were published in The Wilmette Life issue 8 June 1950, p. 62Butz family group on the steps of their home at 802 Lake ...
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