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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 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 Wilmette Life, 18 Sep 1947, p. 2. Date of Event: 18 Sep 1947 John Schaefer, forbear of one of Wilmette's largest families, was born in Gross Point October 23, 1844, and is said to have been the first white child born in the Wilmette area. The son of Peter andappeared in Wilmette Life, 18 Sep 1947, p. 2. Date of Event: 18 Sep 1947 John Schaefer, forbear of one of Wilmette's largest families, was born in …
Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, 1, 114 75th Anniversary supplement to the Wilmette LifeWilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, 1, 114 75th Anniversary supplement to the Wilmette Life
Henderson, Charles C., Wilmette Life, 18 Sep 1947, Section 75th anniversary supplement, CoverHenderson, Charles C., Wilmette Life, 18 Sep 1947, Section 75th anniversary supplement, Cover
appeared in Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar 1947, p. 26 Middle name derived from marriage recordappeared in Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar 1947, p. 26 Middle name derived from marriage record
appeared in Wilmette Life, 18 Sep 1947, 75th anniversary supplement, p. 3 One of Wilmette's earliest settlers was Lombard Dusham, who came to the area about 1837 and purchased 100 acres from Antoine Ouilmette just north of the Ouilmette family reservation, at 10 cents an aappeared in Wilmette Life, 18 Sep 1947, 75th anniversary supplement, p. 3 One of Wilmette's earliest settlers was Lombard Dusham, who came to the …
Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 16 Oct 1947 Wilmette's is smallest, busiest, of any in North Shore communitiesWilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 16 Oct 1947 Wilmette's is smallest, busiest, of any in North Shore communities- Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 16 Oct 1947 Mrs. Carl Hall, 812 Greenwood avenue, has been appointed a director of the Wilmette Public Library to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mrs. Christian W. SchaferWilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 16 Oct 1947 Mrs. Carl Hall, 812 Greenwood avenue, has been appointed a director of …
- Chicago Tribune ( Tribune Company), 17 Mar 1947, p. 26 Harvey M. Dibble, husband of Florence, father of Mrs. Constance Hutchinson. Date of death not providedChicago Tribune ( Tribune Company), 17 Mar 1947, p. 26 Harvey M. Dibble, husband of Florence, father of Mrs. Constance Hutchinson. Date …
Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, p. 48 Photograph Msgr. Edward J. VattmanWilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, p. 48 Photograph Msgr. Edward J. Vattman- Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, p. 48 Photograph The Rev. William NetstraeterWilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, p. 48 Photograph The Rev. William Netstraeter
Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, p. 76 Peter J. Huerter Post, 669, the American Legion, was organized on June 17, 1920. Huerter was a victim of the flu epidemic of 1918 and died on October 4, of that year en route to France during WWI. PhWilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, p. 76 Peter J. Huerter Post, 669, the American Legion, was organized on June …
Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, p. 19 Hillville was as well known in the 1870s as Wilmette. This area situated in the locality of Fifth street and Maple Avenue retained its identity as a neighborhood long after it was incorporated into WWilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, p. 19 Hillville was as well known in the 1870s as Wilmette. This area …![Fire! Murder! Was Grim Tale of Earlier Times [1893]: No solution but one suspect left town, another hanged for eastern crime](https://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/wilmette/WilPL0022873150072pt.jpg "Fire! Murder! Was Grim Tale of Earlier Times [1893]: No solution but one suspect left town, another hanged for eastern crime")
Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, Section 75th anniversary supplement, p. 70 Extract from the reminiscences of Mrs. L. A. (nee Esther Dunshee) Bower [Mrs. Lorin A. Bower], 1216 Ashland Avenue, regarding a suspicious fire east of the alley between Ninth and Tenth Streets [in 1Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, Section 75th anniversary supplement, p. 70 Extract from the reminiscences of Mrs. L. A. (nee Esther Dunshee) Bower …![F. [Frank] L. Joy was Civic Leader for 40 years](https://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/wilmette/WilPL0022873150065pt.jpg "F. [Frank] L. Joy was Civic Leader for 40 years")
Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, Section 75th anniversary supplement, p. 65 Full date of death provided from other sourcesWilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, Section 75th anniversary supplement, p. 65 Full date of death provided from other sources- Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, Section 75th anniversary supplement, 1, 117, 118 The Woman's Club of Wilmette celebrated its 55th anniversary on November 6, 1946. Description of the early years of the organization. The organization was founded by Miss Ida I. Law and her sister MiWilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, Section 75th anniversary supplement, 1, 117, 118 The Woman's Club of Wilmette celebrated its 55th anniversary on November 6, …
