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- The address of this house on Sheridan Rd., Wilmette, was originally identified as 2929 Sheridan Rd. It is now known as 336 Sheridan Rd. The original owner was Philetus W. Gates. Note the automobile in the circular drive...The address of this house on Sheridan Rd., Wilmette, was originally identified ...
- The Wilmette State Bank was located at 1200 Central St. Wilmette...The Wilmette State Bank was located at 1200 Central St. Wilmette...
- Formerly located at 1149 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL. This photograph was published in the book Wilmette and the Suburban Whirl by Herbert B. Mulford in 1956.Formerly located at 1149 Wilmette Ave, Wilmette, IL. This photograph was published ...
- Series of candid photographs taken during the Centennial Celebration in Wilmette in 1972.Series of candid photographs taken during the Centennial Celebration in Wilmette in ...
- In pencil on the reverse, "Res[idence] of Alo. J. Butz, 500 Central. On front, in ink, "1st Ford"In pencil on the reverse, "Res[idence] of Alo. J. Butz, 500 Central. ...
- During the Depression Wilmette was the site of a WPA project to relay the brick streets in the village. Special markers were inserted among the street bricks at the time of the project. Some still remain like this one on 11th St. [Eleventh] south of Lake. Another is embeded in ...During the Depression Wilmette was the site of a WPA project to ...
- A play under the direction of Miss Anna Law was given as a fundraiser for the library.A play under the direction of Miss Anna Law was given as ...
- Photograph of the Wilmette Memorial located outside the Wilmette Village Hall. The memorial lists the names of military personnel who lost their lives in the service of their country...Photograph of the Wilmette Memorial located outside the Wilmette Village Hall. The ...
- In pencil on reverse, "Nanzig homestead, 1950. Oldest house in town. 3 acres for $100 in 1848." In ink on reverse: "House at 335 Ridge Ave." Stamped on reverse: "Photo by Bill Kuiken, 1337 Washington, Wilmette."In pencil on reverse, "Nanzig homestead, 1950. Oldest house in town. 3 ...
- In pencil,on the reverse, "Old Joy house." In ink "Where ?"In pencil,on the reverse, "Old Joy house." In ink "Where ?"
- In pencil on reverse, "Old Sherman house, 1136 Greenleaf. Here were held the first meetings of council and Con[gregational] Church." Stamped on the reverse, "Photography by Rebecca Fitch, 1033 Elmwood Ave., Wilmette 1647."In pencil on reverse, "Old Sherman house, 1136 Greenleaf. Here were held ...
- Standing Left to Right: Henry H. Gage, Augustus Neander Gage, John Portius Gage Seated Left to Right: Portia Kellogg Gage, (her husband) John Gage, Asahel GageStanding Left to Right: Henry H. Gage, Augustus Neander Gage, John Portius ...
- Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Jul 2002, p. 130 ...Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 18 Jul 2002, p. 130 ...
- Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 4 Mar 2010, B26 Richard James Hillebrand, Sr., age 78. He was the father of Kathy M. (Chris) Scherrer-Cieplinski and Richard James, Jr. (Jayne); grandfather of Mike, Nicole, Brittney and Richard James "Chad," III; brother of the late Florence Svean. Full article available at Wilmette Public Library. ...Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 4 Mar 2010, B26 Richard James Hillebrand, Sr., age 78. He was the father of Kathy ...
- Interviewee: Austin Zimmerman, Jr. Interviewer: Jean Young Date of interview: Fall, 1975 Move to Wilmette, 1912 --Description and locale of homes Raising squabs Cooking methods Population- Wilmette Gross Point — truck gardens --So. Water Street Market Milkmen, icemen and organ grinders, street lamp lighter and street lamps Early Northwestern trains ...Interviewee: Austin Zimmerman, Jr. Interviewer: Jean Young Date of interview: Fall, 1975 ...
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