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Map adapted from original survey in 1818 and a resurvey, 1837-1839Map adapted from original survey in 1818 and a resurvey, 1837-1839
How "Lake Chicago" was filled in to form the shore line of Lake MIchigan. Shows the several stages wherein, due to the prevailing North East South West lake current, the spoil from the wave action onHow "Lake Chicago" was filled in to form the shore line of …
In pencil on reverse "Dunes and Gage's Pier 1949."In pencil on reverse "Dunes and Gage's Pier 1949."
Typed label on reverse: "Here children may learn of beach erosion from lake storms and of botanical growth in newly formed sand dunes."...Typed label on reverse: "Here children may learn of beach erosion from …
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 …
appeared in Wilmette Life, 9 Dec 1948, p. 107. Date of Event: 1 Dec 1948 Mrs. Angeline Bebas, 513 Green Bay Road, Wilmette, died Wednesday, December 1, at Highland Park Hospital. Services were held Saturday, December 4, at St. Demetrius Church, Chicago and burial was at Eappeared in Wilmette Life, 9 Dec 1948, p. 107. Date of Event: 1 Dec 1948 Mrs. Angeline Bebas, 513 Green Bay Road, Wilmette, died Wednesday, December 1, …
appeared in Wilmette Life, 9 Dec 1948, p. 107. Date of Event: 5 Dec 1948 Frederick Paul Krause, 45 [unclear], dof 2436 Thornwood Avenue, Wilmette, died Sunday December 5 at Kenner Hospital, Chicago. A foreman senior mechanic at the Public Service Company of Northern Illinappeared in Wilmette Life, 9 Dec 1948, p. 107. Date of Event: 5 Dec 1948 Frederick Paul Krause, 45 [unclear], dof 2436 Thornwood Avenue, Wilmette, died Sunday …
appeared in Wilmette Life, 9 Dec 1948, p. 107. Date of Event: 2 Dec 1948 Mrs. Frances Zipf Lambert, 47, of Evanston, a former resident of Wilmette and Kenilworth, died Thursday, December 2 at her home in Evanston. Mrs. Lambert was the daughter of the late Edward Zipf whoappeared in Wilmette Life, 9 Dec 1948, p. 107. Date of Event: 2 Dec 1948 Mrs. Frances Zipf Lambert, 47, of Evanston, a former resident of Wilmette …
appeared in Wilmette Life, 9 Dec 1948, p. 107. Date of Event: 5 Dec 1948 Mrs. Anna A. Mann, 73, of 2114 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, died on Sunday, December 5. Born in Niles Center (now Skokie) August 28, 1875, Mrs. Mann was a member of St. Mary's Society of St. Joseph Church.appeared in Wilmette Life, 9 Dec 1948, p. 107. Date of Event: 5 Dec 1948 Mrs. Anna A. Mann, 73, of 2114 Lake Avenue, Wilmette, died on …
appeared in Wilmette Life, 9 Dec 1948, p. 107. Date of Event: 2 Dec 1948 William Gaertner, 84, of 115 Garrison Avenue, Wilmette, died Thursday December 2 at his home. Born in Merseburg, Germany, October 24, 1864, Mr. Gaertner was an inventor and instrument maker. He cameappeared in Wilmette Life, 9 Dec 1948, p. 107. Date of Event: 2 Dec 1948 William Gaertner, 84, of 115 Garrison Avenue, Wilmette, died Thursday December 2 …
Map covers development from 1869-1874. Shows original plat of survey 1869; Wilmette as incorporated, Sept. 19, 1872; and Wilson's addition and Gross Point 1874.Map covers development from 1869-1874. Shows original plat of survey 1869; Wilmette …
Map shows developments from 1829-1842. The fourth article of the Treaty of Prarie du Chien, 29th of July, 1829 granted to Archange Ouilmette, a Potawatamie woman, wife of Antoine Ouilmette, for herseMap shows developments from 1829-1842. The fourth article of the Treaty of …
Map of Wilmette in the 1870s. The map shows east and west alleys south of North Avenue. The original plan had north and south alleys.Map of Wilmette in the 1870s. The map shows east and west …
Early street map of Wilmette from Division St. (aka 8th St.) to West (aka Park) showing former street names. Adaptation of engraving by Louis Helke & Co.Early street map of Wilmette from Division St. (aka 8th St.) to …
Map showing shoreline and locations of early landmarks. Mark includes image of Winnetka Historical Society seal.Map showing shoreline and locations of early landmarks. Mark includes image of …
appeared in Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug 1940, p. 27. Date of Event: 30 Jul 1940 Middle name provided by other sourcesappeared in Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug 1940, p. 27. Date of Event: 30 Jul 1940 Middle name provided by other sources
George Albion Mitchell. Photograph taken at Radium Studio, 847 Belmont Ave., Near Clark, Chicago.George Albion Mitchell. Photograph taken at Radium Studio, 847 Belmont Ave., Near …
appeared in Wilmette Life, 31 Jul 1940, p. 47. Date of Event: 30 Jul 1940 Frank Alles, 93, 1614 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, died Jul 30 at his home. Services will be held August 2 from St. Joseph's church. He had been ill for 14 years before his death. Mr. Alles, last surviappeared in Wilmette Life, 31 Jul 1940, p. 47. Date of Event: 30 Jul 1940 Frank Alles, 93, 1614 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, died Jul 30 at his …
appeared in Wilmette Life, 31 Jul 1940, p. 47. Date of Event: 28 Jul 1940 William F. Kentnor, 59, 310 Woodland Avenue, Winnetka, died July 28, and Masonic services were held July 30 in the Masonic temple in Winnetka. He had been ill a year-and-a-half before his death. Mr.appeared in Wilmette Life, 31 Jul 1940, p. 47. Date of Event: 28 Jul 1940 William F. Kentnor, 59, 310 Woodland Avenue, Winnetka, died July 28, and …
