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Crane, Jacob L.

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Al Chase
c. 1924

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Aerial view of downtown Lake Bluff - Aerial view of downtown Lake Bluff looking west. Part of the plan by Jacob Crane and adopted by the Lake Bluff Plan Commission in 1924.

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Conference on New Planning Opportunities in Illinois, University of Illinois, Urbana - Report to the Board of Trustees - Conference on New Planning Opportunities in Illinois, University of Illinois, Urbana
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Conversation about Lake Bluff Plan Commission Between Daniel Riley McMaster, Elmer Vliet, Charles Hummer, and Ernest Olsen - Conversation about Lake Bluff Plan Commission Between Daniel Riley McMaster, Elmer Vliet, Charles Hummer, and Ernest Olsen (1) Letter from Daniel Riley McMaster to Elmer Vliet stating he has examined the Smith-Hurd 1933 page 31 and found that the statue as passed in 1921 has not been amended. McMaster believes that Section 3 of the Act deserves some consideration as it references the adoption of an official plan. McMaster also mentions that one of the neighboring communities a subdivider forced the recordation of a plat without the approval, and over the objection, of the Plan Commission due to the municipality not having adopted an official plan. (2) Letter from Elmer Vliet to Daniel Riley McMaster thanking McMaster for his letter dated July 9th which brought attention to the recordation of a plat in one of the neighboring communities. Vliet has examined the minutes of the Village Board from June 19, 1923 to July 1, 1927, on the assumption that if the Village Plan had been adopted, the ordinance of adoption would have been passed during that time. Vliet was unable to find any evidence of action by the Village Board in adopting an Official Plan, only references. Vliet suggests the only other route is to go to the County Recorder or to Jacob Crane but hesitates with both those options before discussing it further. (3) Handwritten letter from Elmer Vliet to Daniel Riley McMaster enclosing a circular that Vliet thinks McMaster would like to look at. (4) Letter from Daniel Riley McMaster to Elmer Vliet stating his letter of July 20th and 24th have gained his attention. McMaster said he will return the circular as he has also received a copy. McMaster holds the opinion that the reference to the Village Plan in a Subdivision Ordinance would not be though of as an adoption of the Ordinance. McMaster also stated that he believed that Mr. Brockway, the County Recorder, may be able to give valuable information on this situation. Similarly, McMaster believed the gentleman, whose name he could not recall, who made certified copies of plats in the basement could shed some light on the situation. McMaster saw no reason for the recording of the Village Plan. McMaster said he will try to reach out to Jacob Crane but since he was always travelling he will reach out to his office instead. (5) Letter from Elmer Vliet to Daniel Riley McMaster in which Vliet wonders if it is the best plan to pass an ordinance adopting an Official Village Plan in the near future. Vliet says when McMaster receives a copy of Crane's improved adoption ordinance he would like to look it over. Vliet also presumes that if the Plan were to be adopted it would be the one that Crane worked on in 1923-1924. (6) Letter from Elmer Vliet to Charles A. Hummer enclosing a correspondence with Daniel Riley McMaster concerning an Official Village Plan. Vliet asks that after he has looked at it to pass it onto Orrie McCombs. (7) Letter from Ernest Olsen to Daniel Riley McMaster enclosing the model ordinance for adoption of a city plan. Original Envelope is attached (8) Letter from Daniel Riley McMaster to Elmer Vliet stating that he finds the Village Plan prepared by Crane has in it a form of ordinance adopting the Plan, and it is hardly possible that is was passed by the Village Board. Yet, he says it would be unsafe to assume that an ordinance adopting the Village Plan was passed. Vliet then encloses a form for ordinance which he received from Crane's office. Vliet says he examined the statute and has come to concluded that it is subject to the same criticism as many acts of Legislature. Vliet then lays out a criticism for Section 3 of the act and says he believes it wise to meet with the Plan Commission and the Village Attorney.
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Conversation Between Jacob Crane and Daniel Riley McMaster - Conversation Between Jacob Crane and Daniel Riley McMaster (1) Letter from Daniel Riley McMaster to Jacob Crane regarding receiving Crane's letter dated August 31 with the enclosure. McMaster is grateful to hear that Crane's sons think fondly of him. (2) Letter from Jacob Crane to Daniel Riley McMaster asking to see him on the "7:28 or the 5:10". Additionally, he is attaching the plat of the Green Bay Road Highlands Subdivision and two photostats of the Lake Bluff District Plan. Crane also says his boys send their regards and speak of their cordial and friendly visits with McMaster. Attached is part of the original Envelope
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Conversations Between Carl Rodenhausen, A.W. Jenkisson, and Jacob L. Crane - Conversations Between Carl Rodenhausen, A.W. Jenkisson, and Jacob L. Crane (1) Letter from A.W. Jenkisson to Carl Rodenhausen stating that he has received Rodenhausen's letter that was between Rodenhausen and Crane. The letter also mentions that he fixed the check mishap that Crane had. (2) Handwritten letter from Carl Rodenhausen to A.W. Jenkisson attaching a letter sent to Rodenhausen from Jacob L. Crane, in which Crane blames Rodenhausen for negligence. (3) Letter from Jacob L. Crane to Carl Rodenhausen stating he will bring the architect drawing of the village center to the next meeting. The letter also talks about how Crane did not receive his check for $250 and had to call multiple people to track down its whereabouts leaving him with a sense of embarrassment. (4) Handwritten letter from Jacob L. Crane to Carl Rodenhausen asking Rodenhausen to make sure that a copy of the Plan Report is returned to him. At the bottom of the letter is a handwritten addition addressed to A.W. Jenkisson from Carl Rodenhausen asking Jenkisson to ensure Crane gets a copy of the Plan Report.
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Copy of the Lake Bluff Village Plan - Copy of the Lake Bluff Village Plan and List of Photographs Contained in Original Plan Prepared Under the Direction of the Lake Bluff Plan Commission (Member Chicago Regional Planning Association) Contains inserts - both loose and attached Attached inserts include photos and maps Lose inserts include maps, photos, newspaper clipping, and newspaper.
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Excerpt from Board of Trustees Minutes, June 19, 1923 - Excerpt from Board of Trustees Minutes, June 19, 1923 Includes: - The creation of a population study, traffic study, field survey, and collection of other data necessary to prepare a comprehensive plan. - Prepare and print a complete village plan report. - Prepare Ordinances
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Lake Bluff Zoning Map - Lake Bluff Zoning Map created by Jacob L. Crane Jr. 1 Black and white 1 Color
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Lake Bluff Zoning Map - Original Lake Bluff Zoning Map Prepapred by Jacob L. Crane

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Letter from Daniel Riley McMaster to Orrie J. McCombs - Letter from Daniel Riley McMaster to Orrie J. McCombs notifying McCombs that Jacob Crane and Ernest Olsen would do preliminary work for the Plan Commission
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Letter from Jacob Crane, Jr to the Board of Zoning Appeals - Letter from Jacob Crane, Jr to the Board of Zoning Appeals reporting on the rezoning problems that were brought up at the meeting on September 26th.
Letter from Crane

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Letter from W.M.C. Foster to Carl Rodenhausen - Letter from W.M.C. Foster to Carl Rodenhausen regarding a change in date for the Plan Commission Committee Meeting. The original date for the meeting was February 21st, but a few people agree April would be a better month to hold the meeting as wealthy members would be back in town and they would be more amenable to give pledges to the Committee.
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Letters About the Planning Commission - Letters About the Planning Commission (1) Letter from O.R.Henkel, to A.W. Jenkisson enclosing a copy of the minutes of the Plan Commission. Henkel also reminds Jenkisson to speak with the Village Board regarding the motion recommending an Annexation Committee and the widening of Scranton Ave. (2) Letter from the Lake Bluff Plan Commission to R.W. King, President of the Village Board, about annexing adjoing territories to the Village in response to the development of large developing subdivisions. The letter lays out Jacob Crane Jr.'s plans for the subdivisions.
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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 from W.M.C. Foster - (1) Letter from W.M.C. Foster to A.W Jenkisson attaching an outline for the letter to the Village Board in connection of the Annexation Committee. (2) Letter from W.M.C. Foster to Robert W. King discussing the subject of Annexing adjoining territories to the Village. There is also discussion of using Jacob Crane's expertise, as he is a Consulting Engineer, on the matter so there will not any errors in annexing any new territory to Lake Bluff.
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Letters Refering to Services of Crane and Olsen - Letters Refering to Services of Crane and Olsen (1) Letter from Daniel Riley McMaster to Orrie J. McCombs enclosing a bill he received in connection with the work of Mr. Crane and Mr. Olsen on the Green Bay Road Highlands Subdivision (2) Invoice for the services of Crane and Olsen for the Subdivision Problem from July to August of 1938
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Letter to A.W. Jenkisson from W.M.C. Foster - Letter to A.W. Jenkisson from W.M.C. Foster attaching a letter that Foster sent to Mrs. Angster, which he forwarded to Horace Wright Cook. The letter also goes on to talk about the pledges that people have given to the Plan Commission. The letter from Foster to Mrs. Angster details raising $5000 so that the Plan Commission can properly function. Additionally the letter talks about how the Plan Commission owes Jacob Crane $2500 for his work over a two year period.
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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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Proposed Amended Zoning Ordinance - Proposed Amended Zoning Ordinance Includes: - Definitions - Districts and Regulation Established - "A" Residence District Regulations - "B" Residence District Regulations - "C" Residence District Regulations - Local Business District Regulations - Commercial District Regulations - Non-Conforming Uses - Height and Area Exception and Regulations - Building Line Set Back - Board of Appeals - Occupancy Permits - Plats - Interpretation, Purpose, and Conflict - Violation, Penalty, Enforcement - Boundaries of Districts - Validities - Changes and Amendments - Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances - Date of Effect
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Resolution for the Illinois Real Estate Improvement Corporation - Resolution for the Illinois Real Estate Improvement Corporation for water service. They reached the following conclusions: 1. Recommend the water and sewerage service be installed 2. Recommend the extension of water and sewerage service 3. Recommend that the question of the Annexation be favorably considered upon. 4. That no work in connection with the installation of public utility services, shall be at the expense of the Village of Lake Bluff.
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Service Buildings - A black and white photo showing Service Buildings. Photo was most likely taken as part of the Crane Report. The report refers to four specific locations and addresses concerns brought up at a Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on September 26th, 1930. Jacob L. Crane, Jr., then town planner for the village.
Service Buildings

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Typical Form for Village Plan Adoption Ordinance - Typical Form for Village Plan Adoption Ordinance "An Ordinance adopting and establishing a comprehensive plan for certain public improvements looking to the present and future development of the Village, and providing for the execution for said Village Plan"
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Village Plan Map - Copy of the Lake Bluff Village Plan - The Business and Civic Center Before and After Track Depression
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Zoning Report - Zoning Report by Jacob L. Crane Jr. on October 3, 1930 Business Area Increase Bound in an Olive Green Folio
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