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Armour, Philip

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900 Armour Drive also known as Tangley Oaks. Included in this file is the National Register of Historic Places registration form (Aprox. 20 pages). Also included is a thirty-five page pamphlet produced by Terlato Wine Group on the property at 900 armour Drive, with photos of the house, floor plans, and a brief Biography of the architect. Built in 1935 this home was designed by Harrie T. Lindeberg part of the Phillip D. Armour Estate - Main House. Included is a brief write up of Terlato Wine Group with a photo of Anthony Terlato and his sons Bill and John.
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A Brief History of Tangley Oaks - Booklet published by the Lake Forest - Lake Bluff Historical Society begins with Phillip Armour's purchase of the property on 1916. Descriptions of construction techniques and materials are included, as well as floor plan drawings and room descriptions.
A Brief History of Tangley Oaks

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An Architectural Album: Chicago's North Shore - Benjamin, Susan ed.
1988

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Armour family - Undated hand written notes about Philip Armour, brother of Lester Armour.
Armour family

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Armour Family - Printed photos of family members. Printed newspaper excerpt from 1958 about the selling of the estate. Printed newspaper excerpt about Phillip Armours draft exemption. Alexandra Armour's obituary. 1930 Fortune Magazine article about Armour fortune. Printed newspaper excerpt about Lacy Armours luncheon. Notes on Phillip Armours biography. Printed newspaper excerpt about the Armour - Kelly wedding. "Thank You" card from Mr. and Mrs Phillip Armour. 1938 Newspaper article about the Phillip Armours successes.
Armour Family

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Domestic Architecture of H. T. Lindeberg - Brown, Elizabeth
1993, 1940

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Domestic Architecture of H. T. Lineberg - Hewitt, Mark Alan
2003

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Enclosed Communications from Ernest Mayer - 1) Letter from Orrie McCombs to Phillip Armour enclosing communications from Ernest Mayer and asking them to be returned. 2) Letter from Rush C. Butler to Orrie McCombs stating he is returning the Ernest Mayer documents. 3) Letter from Ernest Mayer to the President of Lake Bluff applying for a permit to build a first class filling station and an application for an Oil Station permit. (Attached) 4) Letter from Ernest Mayer to Orrie McCombs stating he sent in an application for a Gas Station permit by registered mail. 5) Letter from Ernest Mayer to Charles Hummer enclosing to him Mayer's letter to Orrie McCombs about the Gas Station permit.
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Invoice from Martin Decker to the Village of Lake Bluff - Invoice from Martin Decker to the Village of Lake Bluff for services rendered for $250
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Lake Bluff Plan Commission Members - Card listing the Lake Bluff Plan Commission Members
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L.B. Plan Commission Meeting Tonight for Building Discussion - Newspaper Article from the Lake Forester titled "L.B. Plan Commission Meeting Tonight for Building Discussion" regarding an open meeting of the Lake Bluff Plan Commission. The purpose of the meeting is to consider any building problems in the Village after the war.
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Letter from Adam Wachs to the Lake Forest Water Department - (1) Letter from Adam Wachs to the Lake Forest Water Department, replying to their letter dated May 6, 1936, regarding water furnished to P. D. Armour. Wachs agrees to their figures and is instructing the water clerk to bill Armour accordingly. (2) Attached is Letter from Lake Forest Water Department to the Village of Lake Bluff, dated May 6, 1936, regarding "the amount of water used from the lines by P. D. Armour through the hose connection during the period of February 10- February 28".
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Letter from Charles Ruhl - Letter from Charles Ruhl enclosing an announcement of the Candidates of the Progressive Party for the offices of Village Trustee and Village Clerk. Attached to the letter is a handwritten list of names.
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Letter from Daniel Riley McMaster to Orrie McCombs - Letter from Daniel Riley McMaster to Orrie McCombs notifying him that he is returning the letter from Phillip Armour
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Letter from Daniel Riley McMaster to Philip D. Armour - Letter from Daniel Riley McMaster to Philip D. Armour detailing Orrie J. McCombs called him to discuss the Green Bay Road Highlands Subdivision and why they see no reason why the Lake Bluff Plan Commission or Village authorities would change their mind on this matter.
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Letter from Philip D. Armour to Orrie J. McCombs - Letter from Philip D. Armour to Orrie J. McCombs regarding the Green Bay Road Highland Subdivision. Armour states that Mr. Wilcox wants to reopen the subject matter of this subdivision. Armour states that he is sure that McCombs does not find this subject new but would like to keep him updated anyway. Original Envelope is attached
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Letter from Philip D. Armour to Orrie McCombs - Letter from Philip D. Armour to Orrie McCombs regarding the rezoning of Green Bay and Scranton Avenues and Mr. Hardman wanting to build a filling station on his property despite the Village's disapproval.
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Letter from Philip D. Armour to Orrie McCombs - Letter from Philip D. Armour to Orrie McCombs thanking him for his letter dated June 3, 1930. He discusses his thoughts on concreting Green Bay Road from the Power Station south to the north limits of Lake Forest.
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Letters from Daniel Riley McMaster - Letters from Daniel Riley McMaster (1) Letter from Daniel Riley McMaster to Russell Baker enclosing a portion of the official record of the Lake Bluff Zoning Commission (2) Letter from Daniel Riley McMaster to Elmer Vliet clarifying a letter between himself and Mr. Kingsley. (3) Letter from Daniel Riley McMaster to Fred Fisher enclosing a copy of the Illinois Plan Commission Act. (4) Letter from Daniel Riley McMaster to James E. Payton letting him know the abstract of title and original survey for the Vanderkloot Subdivision were left at his house. (5) Letter from Daniel Riley McMaster to Charles A. Hummer enclosing the plat of the Green Bay Road Highlands Subdivision. (6) Letter from Daniel Riley McMaster To Ernest Olsen asking if he would be returning the copy of the map of the Subdivisions which McMaster had initially borrowed from Charles Hummer. Additionally, McMaster enclosed two copies of the Resolution and Recommendations passed by the Plan Commission so Olsen can forward a copy to Jacob Crane. McMaster states that the Resolution has an error and that he is not very satisfied with them. (7) Letter from Daniel Riley McMaster to Philip D. Armour detailing a request made by Orrie J. McCombs that McMaster forward Armour a copy of the Report and Recommendations which the Plan Commission formulated for presentation to the Board of Trustees of the Village of Lake Bluff. Additionally, it was requested for McMaster to enclose a copy of Jacob Crane's letter about the matter. McMaster then asks if Armour has any suggestions. (8) Letter from Daniel Riley McMaster to Orrie J. McCombs stating McCombs may wish to send a copy of Jacob Crane Letter to Philip Armour and other members of the Commission, therefore McMaster has enclosed two copies. (9) Letter from Daniel Riley McMaster to Jacob Crane stating he has received his letter. (10) Letter from Daniel Riley McMaster to the County Zoning Commission asking if the Interim County Ordinance copies are available for distribution. (11) Letter from Daniel Riley McMaster to Edward J. Hughes asking to receive a copy of the Plan Commission Act laws of 1921, page 20, if available in pamphlet form.
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Letters Regarding Improvements of Knollwood Heights - Letters Regarding Improvements of Knollwood Heights 1) Letter from Ernest Mayer to Philip Armour regarding the improvements of Knollwood Heights. Mayer discusses that everyone on the Village Board agrees with him about the improvements except the board President Edward Mawman. 2) Letter from Philip Armour to Orrie McComb stating he received the letter from Ernest Mayer, dated September 30, 1927, to settle his views on the improvements.
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Letter to A.W. Jenkisson from Alma B. Tingwall - Letter to A.W. Jenkisson from Alma B. Tingwall discussing the reduction of the Plan Commission from 11 to 7 members.
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Letter to W.M.C. Foster from Philip D. Armour - (1) Letter to W.M.C. Foster from Philip D. Armour stating he received Foster's letter dated February 4, 1924 and will be presenting it at the next Plan Commission Meeting. (2) Letter from W.M.C. Foster to Philip D. Armour discussing the possibility of having a preliminary meeting of the Plan Commission. The letter also discusses preliminary expenses.
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Personal Notes of Daniel Riley McMaster - 1938 - Personal Notes of Daniel Riley McMaster - 1938 (1) Note Split into two. First: McMaster was telephoned by Orrie McCombs whom asked him to meet for lunch. Second: Upon meeting McCombs for lunch McMasters showed him Ernest Olsen's letter and wanted to get Jacob Crane in town on Saturday or Sunday so he could get the members together. (2) McMaster received a call at his home from McCombs where McMaster told him the result of his interview with Olsen's office and Olsen himself. (3) Note Split into two day. First, Aug 2, 1938: McMaster met McCombs for lunch after which he came to the office and read Olsen's report. McComb then said he would like copies of the letter and report to send to all members of the Plan Commission, including ex-officio member, and the Village Attorney. Second, Aug 3, 1938: McMaster took care of the above as McCombs did not call. After McMaster did some thinking he got together with McCombs and Jenkisson and deliver copies to Mr. Young, Mr. Staines, and Mr. Hummer. (4) Mr. Mueller called and said that learned McMaster received a report from the engineer and would like to receive a copy. (5) Received a call from Mr. Hummer and said he hoped the Plan Commission could meet Monday the 8th. (6) Met Mr. McCombs at lunch and showed him Jacob Crane's letter and he arranged to have notices sent out for the Monday night meeting. (7) McCombs called McMaster at the house and left him papers and a memorandum to be sent to Philip Armour. (8) Delivered a letter to Charles Hummer containing Plat of Green Bay Road Highlands Subdivision.
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Personal Notes of Daniel Riley McMaster - 1941 - Personal Notes of Daniel Riley McMaster - 1941 (1) Major Wachs left a letter from William B. Douglas and three blue prints of Vanderkloot's Re-subdivision at McMaster's house. In the evening McMaster went to Jenkisson's house and then later called Vliet to come over. Vliet hear that Mr. Hanson said that the matter was presented to the Village Board but due to the Chairman's resignation a successor has not been found. Vliet said that the 1933 ordinance of the Plan Commission was revised and the membership was reduced to seven. (2) McMaster notes the President of the Board of Local Improvements was not at the latest meeting. Mr. Armour sent a letter stating why he could not come to the meeting due to a previous engagement. The abstract and original Vanderkloot Resubdivision of Block 9 was considered, in which Mr. Young made a motion to approve. It will be considered by the Village Board at their next meeting.
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Tangley Oaks - Thirty-five page pamphlet produced by Terlato Wine Group on the property at 900 Armour Drive, with photos of the house, floor plans, and a brief Biography of the architect. Built in 1935 this home was designed by Harrie T. Lindeberg part of the Phillip D. Armour Estate - Main House. Also known as Tangley Oaks. Included is a brief write up of Terlato Wine Group with a photo of Anthony Terlato and his sons Bill and John.
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Tangley Oaks - Thirty-five page pamphlet produced by Terlato Wine Group on the property at 900 Armour Drive, with photos of the house, floor plans, and a brief Biography of the architect. Built in 1935 this home was designed by Harrie T. Lindeberg part of the Phillip D. Armour Estate - Main House. Also known as Tangley Oaks. Included is a brief write up of Terlato Wine Group with a photo of Anthony Terlato and his sons Bill and John.

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Tangley Oaks and Terlato Wine Group - Informational booklet on Terlato Wines and Tangley Oaks. Includes history and construction of Tangley Oaks with photographs of interior rooms and floor plans. Also included is a synopses of the Terlato Wine Group.
Tangley Oaks and Terlato Wine Group

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Village Board News - Newspaper article from the Lake Forest News about the Lake Bluff Village Board's July Meeting. They passed the annual appropriation ordinance which sets the limit for expenditures during the fiscal year.
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Village Must Weigh Complex Issues In Deciding Tangley - News article stating that the Lake Bluff Plan Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals will consider the effect of the new Tangley Oaks Development will have on the village. Governmental bodies most effected will include the Lake Bluff Park District and the Lake Bluff Elementary School District.
Village Must Weigh Complex Issues In Deciding Tangley

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