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Cornish, Frederick W.

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A photo showing the exterior of village hall 40 East Center Avenue, and the almost completed board room addition. Village Hall was built in 1904 and designed by architect Webster Tomlinson. The tower was designed to handle the canvas hoses used by fire department. The tower, used to dry the hoses in the early days, was removed in 1935 and replace during Lake Bluff's Centennial year, 1995. Village Hall at one time also housed the jail. Village Hall was built with $6,500 received from railroad contracts,on land donated by village president Fred Cornish and his wife Alice Cornish.
Village hall board room under construciton

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1995 Centennial cornerstone description - A framed piece of paper 4.25" x 8", possibly an envelope,showing a drawing of the Village Hall. The brass plate says the paper was contained in a metal box that was found under the cornerstone of the Village Hall and recovered in the Centennial year of 1995. The paper, along with newspapers, documents, and artifacts, were contained in a metal box which was part of the 1905 time capsule that was under the cornerstone. The display case containing the items from the metal box, are on display in the first floor Vestibule of the Museum / Library building. Village Hall was built in 1904 and designed by architect Webster Tomlinson. The tower was designed to handle the canvas hoses used by fire department. The tower, used to dry the hoses in the early days, was removed in 1935 and replace during Lake Bluff's Centennial year, 1995. Built using $6,500 received from railroad contracts, on land donated by Fred Village Hall at one time also housed the jail.
1995 Centennial cornerstone description

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400 Ravine Avenue - An Architectural and Historic Survey of the Camp Meeting Area of Lake Bluff that was completed in 1998. Additional information about the property is available at the Lake Bluff History Museum. 400 Ravine Avenue Also available are Multiple Listing Sheets (MLS). The house at 400 Ravine Ave occupies lots fourteen (14), fifteen (15) and sixteen (16), in Block ten (10) of the original survey of Lake Bluff. William Cochran house
400 Ravine Avenue

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421 East Center Avenue - An Architectural and Historic Survey of the Camp Meeting Area of Lake Bluff that was completed in 1998. Additional information about the property is available at the Lake Bluff History Museum. 421 East Center Avenue Fred and Alice Cornish house. Cornish was a village trustee in the 1890s. Included are Multiple Listing Sheets (MLS)
421 East Center Avenue

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421 East Center Frederick W. Cornish - 421 East Center Frederick W. Cornish home.

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A photo of village hall - A color photo of village hall, 40 East Center Avenue, with a large evergreen tree stands in front that has since been removed. Village Hall was built in 1904 and designed by architect Webster Tomlinson. The tower was designed to handle the canvas hoses used by fire department. The tower, used to dry the hoses in the early days, was removed in 1935 and replace during Lake Bluff's Centennial year, 1995. Village Hall at one time also housed the jail. Village Hall was built with $6,500 received from railroad contracts,on land donated by village president Fred Cornish and his wife Alice Cornish.
A photo of village hall

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Assessment for General Improvements in Lake Bluff - Assessment for General Improvements in Lake Bluff, includes, State, County, and School taxes.
Doc 3223

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Bluff Lodge Advertisement - Advertisement for Bluff Lodge Opening in June 1899.
Doc 174

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Contract for Work - Special Assessment - Installment Plan - Contract for Work - Special Assessment - Installment Plan Details improvement plan for various streets, including: - Evanston Avenue - Glen Avenue - Guerney Avenue - Harris Avenue - Mountain Avenue - North Avenue - Oak Avenue - Scranton Avenue - Sheridan Avenue - Sunrise Avenue - Walnut Avenue - Waukegan Road Includes Macadam Specifications
Doc 2765

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Copy of Map of Lake Bluff - Map of Lake Bluff, similar copy as Photo 2035. Map was made by Hiram Miller and F.W. Cornish Important map markings include: - Lake Michigan - Tabernacle - Hotels - Prospect Ave - Centre Ave - Scranton Ave - Artesian Lake
Doc 384

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Frederick Cornish - Copy of a letter written by Frederick Cornish to the citizens of Lake Bluff standing up against the anonymous libel attack on his 1902 Village President campaign. His confident letter gathered full support and Frederick Cornish served as Village President from 1902 to 1907. Copy of a June 19th, 1921 Chicago Tribune article covering Attorney Frederick Cornish's suicide. Due to health conditions implying death at any moment, those who knew Cornish believe instead of waiting around he "preferred to go meet" death on his time. Also in file is a piece of black and white film depicting a head shot of Frederick Cornish.
Frederick Cornish

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Furnace room at Village Hall - Black and white photograph of the furnace room at Village Hall, circa 1970. The Cornerstone was laid February 7, 1905. The architect was Webster Tomlinson, the only partner of Frank Lloyd Wright ever had. The building was designed with space on the main floor for the Fire Dept., village clerk, the village marshall and 2 lock up cells. The tower, equipped to pull up and dry 50 foot lengths of fire hose, was removed in the 1930s because it was falling apart, and replaced in 1995. 40 East Center Avenue Village Hall was built with $6,500 received from railroad contracts,on land donated by village president Fred Cornish and his wife Alice Cornish.

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Furnace room at Village Hall - Low angle black and white photograph of the furnace room at Village Hall, circa 1970 The Cornerstone was laid February 7, 1905. The architect was Webster Tomlinson, the only partner of Frank Lloyd Wright ever had. The building was designed with space on the main floor for the Fire Dept., village clerk, the village marshall and 2 lock up cells. The tower, equipped to pull up and dry 50 foot lengths of fire hose, was removed in the 1930s because it was falling apart, and replaced in 1995. 40 East Center Avenue Village Hall was built with $6,500 received from railroad contracts,on land donated by village president Fred Cornish and his wife Alice Cornish.

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Historic Block for Lake Bluff - Historic Block for Lake Bluff An article in the Pioneer Press about Gary and Jeff Lawrence, owners of the John Griffith Store Building nominated their building located in the 103 East Scranton to 113 East Scranton block. The brothers run Lawrence Interiors out of the building, which also holds Bluffington's Cafe and at one time the Lake Forest Bank and Trust. The building, designed by Stanley Anderson in 1925, of Anderson, Ticknor and Fox, Architects of Lake Forest, also holds four second floor apartments. The article shows a photo of the Griffith Block.
Historic Block for Lake Bluff

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Incendiaries at Work in Lake Bluff - Newspaper article from the Daily Tribune, accessed through ProQuest Historical Newspapers, titled "Incendiaries at Work in Lake Bluff" details the houses and barns belonging to opponents of Village Incorporation are burned.
Doc 3137

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Items Concerning the Lake Bluff Village Hall and its Architect, Henry Webster Tomlinson - Items Concerning the Lake Bluff Village Hall and its Architect, Henry Webster Tomlinson Topics Include: - Retaining Tomlinson - Accepting of Gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Cornish - Village Hall Ceremony - Home to be Built for Mrs. Sherman - The Steinway Hall Group
Doc 2223

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Land Transfer from Camp Meeting Trustees of Vanderkloot property, etc. - Land transfer of several properties among different individuals, including Block 8 and Block 9. Also a note by Elmer Vliet on orange paper states: "These papers from Al Kuhlman show conveyance of much land from Camp Meeting Trustees to Fred Cornish and subsequent transfers of North half of Ravine west of Gurney Ave to Vanderkloot. The vacation of Ravine Ave. from Gurney west to Glen was done in two steps. May 15, 1899 part from Gurney west to Prospect and on November 24, 1902, the part from Prospect southwest to Glen See also notes by EBV (Elmer Vliet) taken from Abstract of v.d. Kloot (Vanderkloot) property deeding ravine land to Eliz (abeth) V. D. Kloot May 12, 1899. 11-19-1974. EBV." See also Note 1 in this Catalog The remaining 10 pages outline the transfer of various lots several different blocks in Lake Bluff, including block seventeen (17), thirteen (13) and twenty one (21); beginning with a Quit Claim Deed from the Trustees to the Vanderkloots on November 22, 1900 and commencing with the final transaction on May 23, 1917: Vanderkloot to Ida and Grace McElwain.

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Letter and Voucher about Improvement Contracts - Letter and Voucher about Improvement Contracts 1) Letter from James Anderson Jr. to the Board of Local Improvement asking them to give a final estimate to John A. McGarry of $1532.25 for the North Ave Improvement Contract and an estimate of $2237.40 on the Prospect Ave Improvement Contract. 2) Vouchers made out to John A. McGarry, approved by F. W. Cornish
Doc 2767

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Letter from Fred Cornish to the President and Board of Trustees - Letter from Fred Cornish to the President and Board of Trustees regarding "An Ordinance providing for the issue of Water Bons to the amount of $1950, and providing for the payment thereof" and how the Committee of Finance recommend it be approved
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Letter from Fred Cornish to the President and Board of Trustees - Letter from Fred Cornish to the President and Board of Trustees regarding "An Ordinance providing for the issue of Water Bons to the amount of $3000, and providing for the payment thereof" and how the Committee of Finance recommend it be approved
Doc 2829

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Letter from the Committee on Judiciary to the Board of Trustees - Letter from the Committee on Judiciary to the Board of Trustees Reporting that their Ordinance on the Combined Sewer and Drainage System is under consideration with the Board and recommending that it should be passed.
Doc 2722

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Letter from the Committee on Sewers to D. Witherstine - Letter from the Committee on Sewers to D. Witherstine directing him to give notice of a special meeting for the purpose of considering and taking action on the proposed sewer systems.
Doc 2720

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Notes on questions of 7/16/75 - Notes on questions of 7/16/75 Questions from Elmer Vliet to Lieb Grost. Mentions many names of Lake Bluff citizens and houses. A summary of Vliet recollections begin on page 4.
Notes on questions of 7/16/75 page 1

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Ordinances of the Village of Lake Bluff - Ordinances of the Village of Lake Bluff Arranged by Charles G. Trusdell and Fred W. Cornish, Special Committee. Published by Authority of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Lake Bluff Table of Contents: - Division 1: Village Organization --- Chapter I: The Village Clerk --- Chapter II: The Board of Trustees --- Chapter III: The Village Treasurer --- Chapter IV: The Police Department --- Chapter V: The Waterworks Department --- Chapter VI: The Police Magistrate - Division II: Miscellaneous Provisions --- Chapter VII: Animals --- Chapter VIII: Arrests and Recovery of Fines --- Chapter IX: Bicycles --- Chapter X: Boundaries --- Chapter XI: Concealed Weapons --- Chapter XII: Dogs --- Chapter XIII: Elections --- Chapter XIV: Firearms --- Chapter XV: Fiscal Year --- Chapter XVI: Horses --- Chapter XVII: Licenses --- Chapter XVIII: Liquors --- Chapter XIX: Misdemeanors --- Chapter XX: Nuisances --- Chapter XXI: Peddlers --- Chapter XXII: Seal --- Chapter XXIII: Sidewalks - Division III --- Proposition from the Lake Bluff Camp Meeting Association, under which the Village of Lake Bluff Purchased the Artesian Well and Water System
Doc 3335

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Photo of Villagers in front of Village Hall - A photo of a crowd of villagers standing outside in front of Village Hall waiting for the Town Photo - a photo of townspeople taken from a camera lifted on a crane. Village Hall is located at 40 East Center Avenue Village Hall was built in 1904 and designed by architect Webster Tomlinson. The tower was designed to handle the canvas hoses used by fire department. The tower, used to dry the hoses in the early days, was removed in 1935 and replace during Lake Bluff's Centennial year, 1995. Village Hall at one time also housed the jail. Village Hall was built with $6,500 received from railroad contracts,on land donated by village president Fred Cornish and his wife Alice Cornish.
Photo of Villagers in front of Village Hall

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Public Acceptance of Roads - Handwritten Public Acceptance of Roads, Streets, Avenues, and Alleys in the Village of Lake Bluff.
Doc 2746

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Railroads - A letter dated March 24, 1947 to Edward Mawman from P. Cornes, Industrial Agent for the Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railway Company, giving Mawman a copy of the lease, outlined below. A lease between Edward Mawman lessor and the Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railway Company lessee for a triangular piece of land at the northwest corner of Scranton Avenue and Mawman Avenue lying between the intersection of the said two streets ... to be used as parking space for patrons of the lessee. A notice to the Illinois Commerce Commission by the Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railway to abandon CNS & MRR route which extended from Waukegan to Chicago. Record from the Village of Lake Bluff for the extension and development of property for the electric line. Possible transfer of land for Village Hall. Letter to Allen Kuhlman from Don Brown, of the Waukegan News-Sun, stating Brown has sent clippings, from a previous Board meeting, concerning the proposed creation of a transit authority along the Shore Line. Newspaper clippings include: "Shore Line End Irks Commuters", "City Against Transit Bill", "Sen. McClory Hits Shore Transit Bill", and "Senate May Act Soon On Shore Line Bill".

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Recommendation, Estimate, Ordinance - Recommendation, Estimate, Ordinance for Improving Center Avenue and System of Streets — by curbing with sod edge curb, constructing catch basins and basin inlets, grading, seeding, and paving with 11 inches of crushed cobble and banding gravel. Streets include: - Center Avenue - Oak Avenue - Evanston Avenue - Glen Avenue - Gurney Avenue - Harris Avenue - Sheridan Road - Maple Avenue - Simpson Avenue - Sunrise Avenue Recommendation Dated March 15, 1904 Estimated Dated March 15, 1904 Ordinance Dated April 5, 1904
Doc 2768

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Restoration of the tower - A copy of a color photo of a crane lifting the village hall tower in the air with two men on the building. The village hall tower was restored in 1995 as a Lake Bluff Centennial commemorative project. Village Hall, 40 East Center Avenue, was built in 1904 and designed by architect Webster Tomlinson. The tower was designed to handle the canvas hoses used by fire department. The tower, used to dry the hoses in the early days, was removed in 1935 and replace during Lake Bluff's Centennial year, 1995. Village Hall at one time also housed the jail. Village Hall was built with $6,500 received from railroad contracts,on land donated by village president Fred Cornish and his wife Alice Cornish.
Restoration of the tower

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Section of Village Board Minutes - Section of Village Board Minutes Topics Include: - Excavate Center Ave to the new Subway - Retaining Aarchitect for Village Hall - Authorized Construction
Doc 2222

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Special Tax "C" - Special Tax "C" - for the construction of a four (4) foot cement sidewalk on the West side of Evanston Avenue from North Avenue to Trusdell Avenue Attached is the Ordinance for the Sidewalk construction.
Doc 2764

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The exterior of village hall and completed board room addition - A photo showing the exterior of village hall, 40 East Center Avenue and completed board room addition. Village Hall was built in 1904 and designed by architect Webster Tomlinson. The tower was designed to handle the canvas hoses used by fire department. The tower, used to dry the hoses in the early days, was removed in 1935 and replace during Lake Bluff's Centennial year, 1995. Village Hall at one time also housed the jail. Village Hall was built with $6,500 received from railroad contracts,on land donated by village president Fred Cornish and his wife Alice Cornish.
The exterior of village hall and completed board room addition

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The interior of Village Hall just prior to the Centennial renovation in 1995. - Five black and white 4 x 6 photos of the interior of Village Hall, 40 East Center Avenue, just prior to the Centennial renovation in 1995. Village Hall was built in 1904 and designed by architect Webster Tomlinson. The tower was designed to handle the canvas hoses used by fire department. The tower, used to dry the hoses in the early days, was removed in 1935 and replace during Lake Bluff's Centennial year, 1995. Village Hall at one time also housed the jail. Village Hall was built with $6,500 received from railroad contracts,on land donated by village president Fred Cornish and his wife Alice Cornish.

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Village Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes - Village Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes regarding the Hall and Furniture Committee's report relative to new Village Hall
Doc 2221

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Village Controversy - Community controversies circa 1894 including village incorporation and new school location.
Village Controversy

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Village Hall - Four black and white photos taken by Al Ackermann of Village Hall, 40 East Center Avenue. Village Hall was built in 1904 and designed by architect Webster Tomlinson. The tower was designed to handle the canvas hoses used by fire department. The tower, used to dry the hoses in the early days, was removed in 1935 and replace during Lake Bluff's Centennial year, 1995. Village Hall at one time also housed the jail. Village Hall was built with $6,500 received from railroad contracts,on land donated by village president Fred Cornish and his wife Alice Cornish.
Village Hall

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Village Hall - Photograph from the Chicago Tribune of the Village Hall taken at the time of the Furnace Mystery. The Cornerstone was laid February 7, 1905. The architect was Webster Tomlinson, the only partner of Frank Lloyd Wright ever had. The building was designed with space on the main floor for the Fire Department, village clerk, the village marshall and 2 lock up cells. The tower, equipped to pull up and dry 50 foot lengths of fire hose, was removed in the 1930s because it was falling apart, and replaced in 1995. 40 East Center Avenue Village Hall was built with $6,500 received from railroad contracts,on land donated by village president Fred Cornish and his wife Alice Cornish.
Village Hall

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Village Hall - Two identical black and white photos of Village Hall, 40 East Center Avenue, with a car in the driveway. Village Hall was built in 1904 and designed by architect Webster Tomlinson. The tower was designed to handle the canvas hoses used by fire department. The tower, used to dry the hoses in the early days, was removed in 1935 and replace during Lake Bluff's Centennial year, 1995. Village Hall at one time also housed the jail. Village Hall was built with $6,500 received from railroad contracts,on land donated by village president Fred Cornish and his wife Alice Cornish.
Village Hall

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Village Hall - Village Hall, July 8, 1965 with new gas lamp street lights. The Cornerstone was laid February 7, 1905. The architect was Webster Tomlinson, the only partner of Frank Lloyd Wright ever had. The building was designed with space on the main floor for the Fire Dept., village clerk, the village marshall and 2 lock up cells. The tower, equipped to pull up and dry 50 foot lengths of fire hose, was removed in the 1930s because it was falling apart, and replaced in 1995. 40 East Center Avenue Village Hall was built with $6,500 received from railroad contracts,on land donated by village president Fred Cornish and his wife Alice Cornish.

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Village Hall 1905 - A reprint photo of Village Hall, located at 40 East Center Avenue. Built in 1904 and designed by architect Webster Tomlinson, it originally served as village offices as well as the police and fire departments. The tower was designed to handle the canvas hoses used by fire department. The tower, used to dry the hoses in the early days, was removed in 1935 and replace during Lake Bluff's Centennial year, 1995. Village Hall at one time also housed the town jail. Village Hall was built with $6,500 received from railroad contracts,on land donated by village president Fred Cornish and his wife Alice Cornish.
Village Hall 1905

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Village Hall and Centennial Banners - A photo taken from Sheridan Road across to the village hall with tower in the background, and street lights with hanging Centennial banners in the foreground. Village Hall was built in 1904 and designed by architect Webster Tomlinson. The tower was designed to handle the canvas hoses used by fire department. The tower, used to dry the hoses in the early days, was removed in 1935 and replace during Lake Bluff's Centennial year, 1995. Village Hall at one time also housed the jail. Village Hall was built with $6,500 received from railroad contracts,on land donated by village president Fred Cornish and his wife Alice Cornish.
Village Hall and Centennial Banners

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Village Hall and new gas lamps - A black and white photo take by Al Ackermann, Jr. of the Village Hall, 40 East Scranton Avenue, and the new gas lamps that replaced the old electrfied lamp. On the reverse is a note that reads Richard Myles was Northshore Gas project engineer for the installation. July 8, 1965. In the photo is the sign for the Police Department Village Hall was built in 1904 and designed by architect Webster Tomlinson. The tower was designed to handle the canvas hoses used by fire department. The tower, used to dry the hoses in the early days, was removed in 1935 and replace during Lake Bluff's Centennial year, 1995. Village Hall at one time also housed the jail.
Village Hall and new gas lamps

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Village Hall before renovation - A photo taken in March, 1995 of Village Hall, 40 East Center Avenue, before the renovation and without the hose tower. Village Hall was built in 1904 and designed by architect Webster Tomlinson. The tower was designed to handle the canvas hoses used by fire department. The tower, used to dry the hoses in the early days, was removed in 1935 and replace during Lake Bluff's Centennial year, 1995. Village Hall at one time also housed the jail. Village Hall was built with $6,500 received from railroad contracts,on land donated by village president Fred Cornish and his wife Alice Cornish.
Village Hall before renovation

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Village Hall - computer generated - A copy of a photo of the village hall, 40 East Center Avenue, stylized to look spooky possibly used for a Ghost Walk video. Village Hall was built in 1904 and designed by architect Webster Tomlinson. The tower was designed to handle the canvas hoses used by fire department. The tower, used to dry the hoses in the early days, was removed in 1935 and replace during Lake Bluff's Centennial year, 1995. Village Hall at one time also housed the jail. Village Hall was built with $6,500 received from railroad contracts,on land donated by village president Fred Cornish and his wife Alice Cornish.
Village Hall - computer generated

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Village hall showing and old car and motorcycle - A black and white reproduced photo of the village hall, 40 East Center Avenue, showing an old car on the right and a motorcycle on the left in front of the building. Village Hall was built in 1904 and designed by architect Webster Tomlinson. The tower was designed to handle the canvas hoses used by fire department. The tower, used to dry the hoses in the early days, was removed in 1935 and replace during Lake Bluff's Centennial year, 1995. Village Hall at one time also housed the jail. Village Hall was built with $6,500 received from railroad contracts,on land donated by village president Fred Cornish and his wife Alice Cornish.
Village hall showing and old car and motorcycle

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Village hall showing the garage door open and a car in front of the door - A reproduced black and white photo of the village hall, 40 East Center Avenue, showing the garage door open and a car in front of the door. Village Hall was built in 1904 and designed by architect Webster Tomlinson. The tower was designed to handle the canvas hoses used by fire department. The tower, used to dry the hoses in the early days, was removed in 1935 and replace during Lake Bluff's Centennial year, 1995. Village Hall at one time also housed the jail. Village Hall was built with $6,500 received from railroad contracts,on land donated by village president Fred Cornish and his wife Alice Cornish.
Village hall showing the garage door open and a car in front of the door

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Village Hall with new tower - A copy of a photo of village hall after the tower has been restored and before the board room addition was added. Village Hall, 40 East Center Avenue, was built in 1904 and designed by architect Webster Tomlinson. The tower was designed to handle the canvas hoses used by fire department. The tower, used to dry the hoses in the early days, was removed in 1935 and replace during Lake Bluff's Centennial year, 1995. Village Hall at one time also housed the jail. Village Hall was built with $6,500 received from railroad contracts,on land donated by village president Fred Cornish and his wife Alice Cornish.
Village Hall with new tower

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Village Presidents - Black and White photos of Village Presidents Photos are not exhaustive
Trusdell and Cornish

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