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1. 1010 Green Bay Road - An Architectural and Historic Survey of the estates of Lake Bluff completed in 2008 1010 Green Bay Road Built in 1912 this home was designed by David Adler and is commonly known as the Ralph H. and Marie Poole house. Also included are Multiple Listing Sheets (MLS)

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2. 1010 Green Bay Road - Ralph and Marie Poole Home 1010 Green Bay Road David Adler, architect.

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3. 1010 Green Bay Road - Ralph and Marie Poole House David Adler

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4. 109 Moffett Road - An Architectural and Historic Survey of the estates of Lake Bluff completed in 2008 . 109 Moffett Road This property is commonly known as the Gardner's Cottage (south gate house) - part of the property of Carline Morse Ely Estate (111 Moffett Road). The cottage was designed by David Adler.

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5. 109 Moffett Road - An Architectural and Historic Survey of the Southeast portion of Lake Bluff was completed in 2003. 109 Moffett Road Ely estate gate house - South This is the South gate house of two gate houses at the entry to the Morse Ely estate, on a private road off of Moffett Road. The property was once a 17 acres estate with house, two gates and an Orangerie. The main house was modeled after "La Lantern," a French chateau located in the park of Versailles. The original owner was Gertrude Carolyn Morse Ely (1869-1954) who was divorced. The house was sold in 1928. Also included are Multiple Listing Sheets (MLS).

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6. 111 Moffett Road - An Architectural and Historic Survey of the estates of Lake Bluff completed in 2008 111 Moffett Road Commonly known as the Mrs. Caroline Morse Ely Estate house, was designed by David Adler in 1923. It originally was situated on 16 acres, but has since be subdivided. Ely built "Le Lanterne," modeled after a French chateau near Paris. About 1950, the estate was subdivided into five parcels. The huge north wing of the main building was detached and moved west to become another large residence. (Vliet 106)

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7. 111 Moffett Road - An Architectural and Historic Survey of the Southeast portion of Lake Bluff was completed in 2003. 111 Moffett Road Also included are Multiple Listing Sheets (MLS). The property was once a 17 acres estate with house, two gates and an Orangerie. The house was modeled after "La Lantern," a French chateau located in the park of Versailles. The original owner was Gertrude Carolyn Morse Ely (1869-1954) who was divorced. The house was sold in 1928. The property presently consists of 5 acres.

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8. 113 Moffett Road - An Architectural and Historic Survey of the estates of Lake Bluff completed in 2008 113 Moffett Road This structure, known as the Orangerie, was part of the Mrs. Caroline Morse Ely Estate, located at 111 Moffett Road, was designed by David Adler in 1923.

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9. 113 Moffett Road - An Architectural and Historic Survey of the Southeast portion of Lake Bluff was completed in 2003. 113 Moffett Road Also included are Multiple Listing Sheets (MLS). The property was once a 17 acres estate with house, two gates and an Orangerie. The house was modeled after "La Lantern," a French chateau located in the park of Versailles. The original owner was Gertrude Carolyn Morse Ely (1869-1954) who was divorced. The house was sold in 1928. Mrs. C. Morse Ely Orangerie "Built as the Orangerie to the Mrs. C. Morse Ely Estate. Later became the guest house with swimming pool and bath house. The Orangerie was separated and sold off from the original estate in the 1950s." (Vliet p. 106-107)

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10. 115 Moffett Road - An Architectural and Historic Survey of the estates of Lake Bluff completed in 2008 115 Moffett Road Built in 1923 and designed by David Adler, this property is commonly known as the North Gate House, part of Mrs. Carline Morse Ely's estate, located at 111 Moffett Road.

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11. 115 Moffett Road - An Architectural and Historic Survey of the Southeast portion of Lake Bluff was completed in 2003. 115 Moffett Road This is the North gate house of two gate houses at the entry to the Morse Ely estate, on a private road off of Moffett Road. Ely state gate house - North The property was once a 17 acres estate with house, two gates and an Orangerie. Modeled after "La Lantern," a French chateau located in the park of Versailles. The original owner was Gertrude Carolyn Morse Ely (1869-1954) who was divorced. The house was sold in 1928. Also included are Multiple Listing Sheets (MLS).

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12. 131 Moffett Road 131 Moffett Road - An Architectural and Historic Survey of the estates of Lake Bluff completed in 2008 131 Moffett Road Built in 1923 and designed by David Adler, this property is commonly known as the North Wing, part of Mrs. Carolyn Morse Ely estate, located at 111 Moffett Road. Also included are Multiple Listing Sheets (MLS)

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13. 700 Arbor Drive - An Architectural and Historic Survey of the estates of Lake Bluff completed in 2008. 700 Arbor Drive Built in 1931-1932 and designed by David Adler, this property is known as the Lester and Leola Stanton Armour house

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14. 982 North Sheridan Road - An Architectural and Historic Survey of the estates of Lake Bluff completed in 2008 982 North Sheridan Road Crab Tree Farm Originally owned by Judge Henry W. Blodgett (1821-1905), Grace and Scott Durand purchased the 265 acre property in 1906 and began running a dairy farm. In 1911, Solon S. Beman designed the steel and concrete farm buildings. In 1926-28, the Durand's sold 11 acres on Lake Michigan to William McCormick and Helen Bowen Blair, and the Blair's hired David Adler to design their home and out buildings.

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15. Adler-designed Lake Forest mansion listed for record 26 million Dollars - A one page article on David Adler-designed Lake Forest mansion listed for record 26 million Dollars, formerly the house of Mrs. Kersey Coates Reed (Helen Shedd Reed). The 14 bedroom house is on Lake Road in Lake Forest.

    Adler-designed Lake Forest mansion listed for record 26 million Dollars

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16. Adler masterpiece - Adler masterpiece: Friedman purchased in 1984; former Lester Armour house Lake Forester (1991?), 700 Arbor Drive designed by David Adler.

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17. Alder homes cited for historic value - Xerox copy of an article on David Adler designed homes, with examples of the Edison Dick house at 612 Woodland Road, the J. Ogden Armour gate house on Western Avenue and the Alfred Hamill library tower on Mayflower road, all located in Lake Forest.

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18. Architectural and historical details of Lester Armour estate - Architectural and historical details of Lester Armour estate undated. 700 Arbor Drive

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19. Architectural Record - A description, including photographs, of the new Shore Acres Clubhouse, replacing the David Adler designed building, which was destroyed by fire in 1983.

    Architectural Record

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20. A Testament - Wright, Frank Lloyd

    1957

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21. A Walk Back In time - This newsletter explains the museums " A Walk Back in Time", architectural treasures, and making it's archives more accessible.

    A Walk Back in Time

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22. A Wedding to be filmed on Armour Estate - An announcement of use of Lester Armour house for ORT benefit International Design House Chicago Tribune July 15, 1984 700 Arbor Drive 9 - Articles 1 - Book Excerpt 1 - Fourteen page photocopied form submitted to National Registrar of Historic Places with description and significance of Lester Armour estate with additional photos. 1 - Letter from Steven Salny to Janet Nelson about the David Adler Cultural Center (DACC) 1 - One page biography excerpted from notes from the David Adler Cultural Center (DACC)

    Summer wedding at David Adler house

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23. A Wedding to be filmed on LB's Armour estate - An announcement of filming the movie A Wedding on the Lester Armour estate 700 Arbor Drive designed by David Adler. Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Advertiser April 28, 1977 A few of the film stars are Carol Burnett, Lillian Gish, Desi Arnaz Jr., Shelly Duval, Lauren Hutton and Dina Merrill. The producer-director was Robert Altman. 9 - Articles 1 - Book Excerpt 1 - Fourteen page photocopied form submitted to National Registrar of Historic Places with description and significance of Lester Armour estate with additional photos. 1 - Letter from Steven Salny to Janet Nelson about the David Adler Cultural Center (DACC) 1 - One page biography excerpted from notes from the David Adler Cultural Center (DACC)

    A Wedding to be filmed on LB's Armour estate

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24. Crab Tree Farm - Description of William McCormick Blair house located at 982 Sheridan Road designed by David Adler in 1926 on Lake Bluff Crab Tree Farm estate. Architecture Digest January 1984

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25. David Adler - A one page biography on David Adler excerpted from notes from the David Adler Cultural Center (DACC) Adler once worked with Chicago Architect Howard Van Doren Shaw, before opening an office in Chicago's Orchestra Hall at 220 South Michigan Avenue with business partner Henry Dangler.

    David Adler

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26. David Adler Files - Biographical information with photographs of homes he designed Chicago Tribune July 15,1984 9 - Articles 1 - Book Excerpt 1 - Fourteen page photocopied form submitted to National Registrar of Historic Places with description and significance of Lester Armour estate with additional photos. 1 - One page biography excerpted from notes from the David Adler Cultural Center

    The Adler Touch 1

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27. David Adler: The Architect and His Work - Pratt, Richard

    1970

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28. Excerpt from book on Lester Armour estate Lake Bluff: The First 100 Years by Elmer Vliet - Excerpt from book on Lester Armour estate Lake Bluff: The First 100 Years by Elmer Vliet 700 Arbor Drive

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29. Five Adler Houses in the Spotlight - Article on the architectural design of David Adler houses, with a focus on the Ralph Poole home at 1010 Green Bay Road, thought to be Adler's first country house and built in 1914.

    Five Adler Houses in the Spotlight

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30. Frances Elkins Interior Design - Salny, Stephen M.

    2005

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31. How to sell a $1 million mansion in Lake Bluff - How to sell a $1 million mansion in Lake Bluff A newspaper article from Chicago Tribune date July 29, 1984 regarding the sale of 700 Arbor Drive.

    How to sell a $1 million mansion in Lake Bluff

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32. Jazz Age Redux - Six page magazine article about interior designer Athalie (Missy) Derse and a David Adler house on Moffett Road she designed.

    Jazz Age Redux

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33. Lester Armour estate - Xerox copy of a form with photos (not clear) submitted to National Registrar of Historic Places with description and significance of Lester Armour estate. National Registrar of Historic Places Application January 12, 1984 700 Arbor Drive

    David Adler

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34. Lester Armour estate in ASID International Design House - Lester Armour estate in ASID International Design House VI in 1984 Chicago Tribune July 8, 1984 700 Arbor Drive. The home was designed by David Adler.

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35. Letter from Steven Salny to Janet Nelson about the David Adler Cultural Center (DACC) - Letter from Steven Salny to Janet Nelson about the David Adler Cultural Center (DACC)

    Letter from Steven Salny to Janet Nelson about the David Adler Cultural Cen

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36. ORT Showcases 'Wedding house' - ORT Showcases 'Wedding house' A Newspaper article from Pioneer Press dated July 12, 1984 describing the "International Design House VI" and the decorations made to the show case house, which was open to the public. 700 Arbor Drive

    ORT Showcases 'Wedding house' pg. 1

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37. References used for Lester Armour estate - References used for Lester Armour estate information. undated 700 Arbor Drive

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38. Shore Acres Club House 1923 - Copy of a photograph of the original Shore Acres Club House built in 1923 taken from the book David Adler, The Architect and His Work

    Shore Acres Club House 1923

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39. Shore Acres Club House 1923 - Copy of a photograph of the original Shore Acres Club House built in 1923 taken from the book David Adler, The Architect and His Work

    Shore Acres Club House 1923

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40. Stars moving to Waukegan for nearby filming - Detailed story of filming of A Wedding at the Lester Armour estate at 700 Arbor Drive. Waukegan News SunApril 26, 1977 A few of the film stars are Carol Burnett, Lillian Gish, Desi Arnaz Jr., Shelly Duval, Lauren Hutton and Dina Merrill. The producer-director was Robert Altman. 9 - Articles 1 - Book Excerpt 1 - Fourteen page photocopied form submitted to National Registrar of Historic Places with description and significance of Lester Armour estate with additional photos. 1 - Letter from Steven Salny to Janet Nelson about the David Adler Cultural Center (DACC) 1 - One page biography excerpted from notes from the David Adler Cultural Center (DACC)

    Stars moving to Waukegan for nearby filming

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41. The Complete Architecture of Adler and Sullivan - Nickel, Richard and Aaron Siskind

    2010

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42. The Country Houses of David Adler - Salny, Stephen M.

    2001

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43. Waukegan caters whale of A Wedding - Details of filming A Wedding on Lester Armour estate 700 Arbor Drive. Chicago Tribune June 14, 1977 A few of the film stars are Carol Burnett, Lillian Gish, Desi Arnaz Jr., Shelly Duval, Lauren Hutton and Dina Merrill. The producer-director was Robert Altman. 9 - Articles 1 - Book Excerpt 1 - Fourteen page photocopied form submitted to National Registrar of Historic Places with description and significance of Lester Armour estate with additional photos. 1 - Letter from Steven Salny to Janet Nelson about the David Adler Cultural Center (DACC) 1 - One page biography excerpted from notes from the David Adler Cultural Center (DACC)

    Waukegan caters whale of A Wedding

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44. Where Queen Anne met Louis XVl - Biographical and architectural career information illustrated with photographs of homes in Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, and Chicago designed by architect David Adler.Tribune Magazine November 28, 1971 700 Arbor Drive 111 Moffett Road

    David Adler

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45. William McCormick Blair - William McCormick Blair, descendants of Chicago pioneers, was an investment banker and founder of William Blair & Co. He was married to Helen Haddock Blair. When in Lake Bluff, they resided at their Crab Tree Farm, Port O' Call, 982 North Sheridan Road, an estate designed by David Adler. WW2 draft registration card. Copy of a 1931 Chicago American newspaper mentioning Blair. Copy of Blair's obituary from a 1982 newspaper. Copy of a 1938 New York Times article of Prince Gustaf Adolf and Princess Louise of Sweden's visit to Chicago, mentioning them being breakfast guests of Blair at the Saddle and Cycle Club and house guests at his home. Photographs of his daughter. Luncheon invitation. 1977 letter addressed to Blair from Elmer Vliet regarding Judge Blodgett. 1958 newspaper clipping about the Blair's gifting a park to the village. 1964 letters regarding Blair's property contributions. Photographs of Blair with Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret. Photographs of a circus themed party at Blair's house. Copy of a Classic Chicago Magazine article featuring Blair in their Classic Chicago Dynasties series. Letters between Elmer Vliet and Blair. 1981 letter regarding a property project. Blair was also a significant donor to the library An article from the Chicago Tribune dated July 9, 1930 about daughter Helen Blair being thrown from a horse and killed. A Xerox obituary from the New York Times, listing Blair's's many accomplishments

    William M. Blair

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