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- Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois), 26 Mar 2020, p. 14 Describes the history and founding of Centennial Park on the west side of Wilmette.Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois), 26 Mar 2020, p. 14 Describes the history and founding of Centennial Park on the west side …
- Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois), 12 Mar 2020, p. 26 Clips of Wilmette news briefs from 1912-1919Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois), 12 Mar 2020, p. 26 Clips of Wilmette news briefs from 1912-1919
- Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois), 27 Feb 2020, p. 19 Reprint of news clippings from Wilmette from 1913-1919; several news tidbits mention rules of Wilmette Beach. Includes photo of Pearl Martin.Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois), 27 Feb 2020, p. 19 Reprint of news clippings from Wilmette from 1913-1919; several news tidbits mention …
- Initially published as a series of essays in the Wilmette LifeInitially published as a series of essays in the Wilmette Life
- Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 17 Sep 1914, p. 5 ...Lake Shore News (Wilmette, Illinois), 17 Sep 1914, p. 5 ...
- Kline, James D. W., Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, Section 75th anniversary supplement, 1, 120 [article written by James D.W. Kline, 531 Eighth St., Wilmette] When the Chicago and Northwesten railway was put through to Waukegan in 1854, the line ran midway between the settlement along the lakeKline, James D. W., Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Sep 1947, Section 75th anniversary supplement, 1, 120 [article written by James D.W. Kline, 531 Eighth St., Wilmette] When the …
- Kimberly Fornek, Wilmette Life, 31 Dec 2009, 10, 11, , 12 Review of the top ten stories for Wilmette in 2009. 1. Double murder-suicide jars community 2. Wilmette cuts expenses, draws down reserves 3. District 39 wrestles with cash drain 4. Economy side, AvoKimberly Fornek, Wilmette Life, 31 Dec 2009, 10, 11, , 12 Review of the top ten stories for Wilmette in 2009. 1. Double …
- Irv Leavitt, Wilmette Life, 31 Dec 2009, p. 18 Abstracts of interesting events in local history from 10 years ago to 150 years ago Photograph Aiden Enright, Quinn Perkins, Mary Kathleen KvasnickaIrv Leavitt, Wilmette Life, 31 Dec 2009, p. 18 Abstracts of interesting events in local history from 10 years ago to …
- John Jacoby, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 16 Jul 2016, 15, 19 Short history of the Wilmette Golf Club.John Jacoby, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 16 Jul 2016, 15, 19 Short history of the Wilmette Golf Club.
- John Jacoby, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois), 8 Sep 2016, p. 22 Describes history of the house at 1113 Central, WilmetteJohn Jacoby, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois), 8 Sep 2016, p. 22 Describes history of the house at 1113 Central, Wilmette
- Casey, Connie, Museum News: Newsletter of the Wilmette Historical Museum, Spring 2016 Describes the development and appearance of Indian Hill Estates.Casey, Connie, Museum News: Newsletter of the Wilmette Historical Museum, Spring 2016 Describes the development and appearance of Indian Hill Estates.
- Vertical File containing clippings regarding various Wilmette annexation issues.Vertical File containing clippings regarding various Wilmette annexation issues.
- Vertical File containing various documents pertaining to Wilmette Charter Day, September 19. Charter Day designates the date of the incorporation of the Village. In addition to clippings, the file alVertical File containing various documents pertaining to Wilmette Charter Day, September 19. …
- Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois), 6 Sep 2018, 24, 25 Describes the Wilmette neighborhood known as Connecticut Village.Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois), 6 Sep 2018, 24, 25 Describes the Wilmette neighborhood known as Connecticut Village.
- Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 18 Sep 2018, 20, 23 Describes the life and career of William Orr, Wilmette resident who lived at 1415 Ashland Lane in Wilmette, IL.Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois: 22nd Century Media, 20100908), 18 Sep 2018, 20, 23 Describes the life and career of William Orr, Wilmette resident who lived …
- Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois), 17 May 2018 Includes photoJacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois), 17 May 2018 Includes photo
- Dorfman, Daniel I., Wilmette Life, 23 Jun 2022, p. 7 Article describes the sesquicentennial celebration planned for September 10, 2022 to celebrate the village's 150th birthday. Celebrations will include speeches, parades, children's activities, music,Dorfman, Daniel I., Wilmette Life, 23 Jun 2022, p. 7 Article describes the sesquicentennial celebration planned for September 10, 2022 to celebrate …
- Grillo, Gina, Wilmette Life, 10 Feb 2022, Cover, 4 Former village president John Jacoby discusses his new book at the Wilmette Historical Museum as its annual lecture, kicking off the village's sesquicentennial year.Grillo, Gina, Wilmette Life, 10 Feb 2022, Cover, 4 Former village president John Jacoby discusses his new book at the Wilmette …
- Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois), 16 Jan 2020, 18, 23 Newspaper clippings, originally from 1899-1906, reprinted.Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois), 16 Jan 2020, 18, 23 Newspaper clippings, originally from 1899-1906, reprinted.
- Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois), 13 Feb 2020, p. 22 Reprinted news articles from 1904-1913 in Wilmette.Jacoby, John, The Wilmette Beacon (Northbrook, Illinois), 13 Feb 2020, p. 22 Reprinted news articles from 1904-1913 in Wilmette.
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