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In pencil on reverse "Dunes and Gage's Pier 1949."In pencil on reverse "Dunes and Gage's Pier 1949."
This photograph was published in the book Wilmette and the Suburban Whirl by Herbert B. Mulford in 1956.This photograph was published in the book Wilmette and the Suburban Whirl …
In 1934 a group of citizens, called together by the Chamber of Commerce, organized the First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Wilmette to make loans on home real estate.In 1934 a group of citizens, called together by the Chamber of …
Identification and story were published in The Wilmette Life issue 8 June 1950, p. 62Identification and story were published in The Wilmette Life issue 8 June …
A typed label on the reverse "Here children may see the ruins of an old Lake Michigan ier and be told how it was built generations ago to stop beach erosion." In red pencil on reverse: "Ruins of GageA typed label on the reverse "Here children may see the ruins …
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, …
View looks east over Lake MichiganView looks east over Lake Michigan
Former home of John G. Westerfield. The building was the site of the William H. Scott Mortuary at the time the photograph was taken.Former home of John G. Westerfield. The building was the site of …
Former Henry H. Gage house, located at the northwest corner of Chestnut and Sheridan Road, was built about 1873. The building, converted to a restaurant, was damaged by the tornado that struck WilmetFormer Henry H. Gage house, located at the 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 …
Information and photograph courtesy of the Wilmette Historical Museum, 609 Ridge Road, Wilmette. The house was later known as The Wilmette Inn and operated as an apartment house.Information and photograph courtesy of the Wilmette Historical Museum, 609 Ridge Road, …
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 …
View looking down Central Ave. from 9th St. [ninth] and Central. Direction not specified but this is probably the northwest corner of the intersection now occupied by Central Elementary School.View looking down Central Ave. from 9th St. [ninth] and Central. Direction …
Photograph of the Butz family outside their home at 802 Lake Ave., Wilmette, about 1897Photograph of the Butz family outside their home at 802 Lake Ave., …
In pencil on reverse: "Butz house, 802 Lake St., taken about 1954." Stamped "Photography by Rebecca Fitch, 1033 Elmwood Ave., Wilmette 1647"In pencil on reverse: "Butz house, 802 Lake St., taken about 1954." …
Image reproduced in "Wilmette and the suburban whirl," by Herbert B. Mulford, p.45. "Caption: Ring the alarm. Volunteer fire-fghters in front of the old engine house, watch tower and fire bell on CenImage reproduced in "Wilmette and the suburban whirl," by Herbert B. Mulford, …
