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The elevated train station is across the street on the southeast corner of the intersection. This area is also known as Linden Square. Shown is the Sheridan Cafe & Lunch. Photographer is unknown.The elevated train station is across the street on the southeast corner …
Map derived from a survey made in 1840 by William Milburn of St. Louis, Mo. Map is in the Engineering Dept. Evanston City Hall.Map derived from a survey made in 1840 by William Milburn of …
Three small maps showing changes in Wilmette from 1804-1852.Three small maps showing changes in Wilmette from 1804-1852.
Map showing geological formation of Wilmette from glacial moraines remaining after the Great Ice AgeMap showing geological formation of Wilmette from glacial moraines remaining after the …
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 …
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 …
American Legion Hall Post 46 located at 1925 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Wilmette Post 46 was first the Gross Point School built in 1895. The Wilmette American Legion was organized in June, 1920 and purAmerican Legion Hall Post 46 located at 1925 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Wilmette …
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 …
Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 2 Jun 1949, p. 83 William T. Jones, 70, died at his home in Ferndale, Mich., Saturday, May 28. Surviving him are his widow, Clara J.; one daughter, Mrs. Marion Niemi of Dearborn, Mich.; one son, Arthur W. of ChillicotWilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 2 Jun 1949, p. 83 William T. Jones, 70, died at his home in Ferndale, Mich., Saturday, …- Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 2 Jun 1949, p. 84 James R. D. Stevenson and Harvey Steffens opened their new commercial and portrait photography studio at 807 Ridge Road in Wilmette on May 31. Stevenson lives in Kenilworth. Steffens was born in WilmWilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 2 Jun 1949, p. 84 James R. D. Stevenson and Harvey Steffens opened their new commercial and …
- Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Aug 1949, p. 75 Henrietta O'Brien (Mrs. Jerome Crowley), mother of Patrick F. Crowley, 2304 Elmwood Avenue, Wilmette, and of Jerome Crowley Jr., South Bend, Ind., died at her residence on Junior Terrace, Chicago, AuWilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Aug 1949, p. 75 Henrietta O'Brien (Mrs. Jerome Crowley), mother of Patrick F. Crowley, 2304 Elmwood …
- Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Aug 1949, p. 75 Mrs. Katie C. Lauth, 91, 426 Tenth Street, Wilmette, died August 19 at her home. Burial at Rosehill Cemetery. Born on the west side of Chicago, Mrs. Lauth had been a resident of Wilmette for 21 yearsWilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Aug 1949, p. 75 Mrs. Katie C. Lauth, 91, 426 Tenth Street, Wilmette, died August 19 …
- Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Aug 1949, p. 75 Mrs. Hattie C. Maxwell, 1608 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, died at St. Francis Hospital in Evanston Monday. Born in Chicago, she had lived in Wilmette for 24 years. Wife of the late Ralph Maxwell, she iWilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Aug 1949, p. 75 Mrs. Hattie C. Maxwell, 1608 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, died at St. Francis …
- Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Aug 1949, p. 75 Mrs. Edith Moriarty, 108 Garrison Street, Wilmette, died August 14 at her home. Burial was in St. Boniface Cemetery. Wife of the late Michael E. Moriarty, former manager of the city office of the GreWilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Aug 1949, p. 75 Mrs. Edith Moriarty, 108 Garrison Street, Wilmette, died August 14 at her …
- Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Aug 1949, p. 75 Barry J. Nelson, 14, of 2100 Greenwood Avenue, Wilmette, died at Evanston Hospital Friday, August 19. Burial was at All Saints Cemetery. Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer B. Nelson; materWilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Aug 1949, p. 75 Barry J. Nelson, 14, of 2100 Greenwood Avenue, Wilmette, died at Evanston …
- Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Aug 1949, p. 75 Mrs. Alice Elizabeth Bowden Smith, 70, formerly of Wilmette and mother of Byron B. Smith, 814 Prospect Avenue, Winnetka, died Monday night at St. Francis Hospital, Evanston. Mrs. Bowden, who lived atWilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Aug 1949, p. 75 Mrs. Alice Elizabeth Bowden Smith, 70, formerly of Wilmette and mother of …
- Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Aug 1949, p. 75 Mrs. Jean Larson Wren, 29, of 2206 Greenwood Avenue, Wilmette, died August 17, at Evanston Hospital. Survivors are her husband, Herman E, Wren; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elis L. Larson, Wilmette, and twoWilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 25 Aug 1949, p. 75 Mrs. Jean Larson Wren, 29, of 2206 Greenwood Avenue, Wilmette, died August …
