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1. A handwritten history of Lake Bluff at the time of the Illinois Centennial, 1918. Written as a part of a county wide centennial program, the history was researched by the 7th and 8th grade classes of the Lake Bluff School. Some photographs are included .

   The Stanley Field Estate pg. 99

   Record Type: Archive

   
2. A handwritten history of Lake Bluff at the time of the Illinois Centennial, 1918. Written as a part of a county wide centennial program, the history was researched by the 7th and 8th grade classes of the Lake Bluff School. Some photographs are included .

   The Stanley Field Estate pg. 100

   Record Type: Archive

   
3. A handwritten history of Lake Bluff at the time of the Illinois Centennial, 1918. Written as a part of a county wide centennial program, the history was researched by the 7th and 8th grade classes of the Lake Bluff School. Some photographs are included .

   The Stanley Field Estate pg. 101

   Record Type: Archive

   
4. A handwritten history of Lake Bluff at the time of the Illinois Centennial, 1918. Written as a part of a county wide centennial program, the history was researched by the 7th and 8th grade classes of the Lake Bluff School. Some photographs are included .

   The Stanley Field Estate pg. 102

   Record Type: Archive

   
5. A handwritten history of Lake Bluff at the time of the Illinois Centennial, 1918. Written as a part of a county wide centennial program, the history was researched by the 7th and 8th grade classes of the Lake Bluff School. Some photographs are included .

   The Stanley Field Estate pg. 103

   Record Type: Archive

   
6. A handwritten history of Lake Bluff at the time of the Illinois Centennial, 1918. Written as a part of a county wide centennial program, the history was researched by the 7th and 8th grade classes of the Lake Bluff School. Some photographs are included .

   The Stanley Field Estate pg. 104

   Record Type: Archive

   
7. A handwritten history of Lake Bluff at the time of the Illinois Centennial, 1918. Written as a part of a county wide centennial program, the history was researched by the 7th and 8th grade classes of the Lake Bluff School. Some photographs are included .

   The Stanley Field Estate (photos) pg. 105

   Record Type: Archive

   
8. A handwritten history of Lake Bluff at the time of the Illinois Centennial, 1918. Written as a part of a county wide centennial program, the history was researched by the 7th and 8th grade classes of the Lake Bluff School. Some photographs are included .

   The Stanley Field Estate (photos) pg. 107

   Record Type: Archive

   
9. A handwritten history of Lake Bluff at the time of the Illinois Centennial, 1918. Written as a part of a county wide centennial program, the history was researched by the 7th and 8th grade classes of the Lake Bluff School. Some photographs are included .

   The Stanley Field Estate (photos) pg. 108

   Record Type: Archive

   
10. 2007 Highlights - This newsletters covers three residents unique stories and all the 2007 museum highlights and achievements.

    2007 Highlights

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11. 301 Moffett Road - An Architectural and Historic Survey of the Southeast portion of Lake Bluff was completed in 2003. 301 Moffett Road Stanley Field's Chauffeur's Cottage. Originally part of the Stanley Field estate. There are a number of outbuildings on the property and, according to files in the Museum, there were two chauffeur's homes on the estate, likely one of these homes.

    301 Moffett Road

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12. 361 Moffett Road - An Architectural and Historic Survey of the Southeast portion of Lake Bluff was completed in 2003. 361 Moffett Road Russell Kelley Jr. and Pamela Kelley Armour house. Designed by Stanley Anderson Originally part of the Stanley Field estate, the house is likely one of the chauffer's homes on the estate. Also included are Multiple Listing Sheets (MLS).

    361 Moffett Road

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13. 381 Moffett Road - An Architectural and Historic Survey of the Southeast portion of Lake Bluff was completed in 2003. 381 Moffett Road This house was built for Joseph Nash Field, the son of Stanely Field on land that was once part of the original 31 acre Stanley Field estate. (Lake Forest News, January 1937) Included are Multiple Listing Sheets (MLS)

    381 Moffett Road

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14. 500 Lakeland Drive - An Architectural and Historic Survey of the Southeast portion of Lake Bluff was completed in 2003. 500 Lakeland Drive Originally part of the Stanley Field estate. Most likely was used as one of Field's chauffeur houses. Also included are Multiple Listing Sheets (MLS).

    500 Lakeland Drive

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15. 575 Lakeland Drive - An eight page write-up in Architectural Digest for the house at 575 Lakeland Drive including the history of the house, and the architect Roy Binkley, the first owner. The 2.8 acre property is located on the former grounds of the Stanley Field estate, which once occupied 33 acres along Lake Michigan. "Instead of clearing the site completely, Mr. Binkley chose to leave some remains of the former estate: an octagonal gazebo; fragments of a brick garden wall ... and a small concrete fish pond." The house "is reminiscent of the cubic simplicity of Mies van der Rohe, under whom [Binkley] studied."

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16. 575 Lakeland Drive - A photo book for the property at 575 Lakeland Drive advertising the sale of the 5 bedroom home, designed by architect Roy Binkley, who studied under Mies van der Rohe. The 2.8 acre property is located on the grounds of the former Stanley Field estate, which once occupied 33 acres along the lake. The forty page book contains photos of the house, the grounds and floor plans of the home.

    575 Lakeland Drive

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17. 713 Ravine - Holstein House. Stanley Field's Chauffeur and Gardner's cottage originally built as a duplex.

    Slide #430 713 Ravine Holstein house 4/1996

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18. 713 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. 713 Ravine Avenue Former gardeners cottage, duplex, belonged to Field Estate. In has since be converted to a single family home in the 1980s.

    713 Ravine Avenue

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19. Armour-Kelley Wedding Links 2 Old Families - Print out version of an August 1st, 1948 Chicago Daily Tribune article announcing the marriage of Pamela Kelley and Vernon Armour. Pamela's grandfather and long time President of the Field Museum, Stanley Field, hosted the wedding ceremony at his Lake Bluff estate

    Armour-Kelley Wedding Links 2 Old Families

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20. A Salute to Heroes - This newsletter includes the history of how Lake Bluff got its police and fire departments.

    A Salute to Our Heroes

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21. A view of Lakeland Drive in winter - A view of Lakeland Drive in winter with snow in the pine trees and on the driveway, which had been the driveway to the Stanely Field estate. Field purchased 33 acres along Lake Michigan and built his home in 1909 at the end of a long tree-lined drive, now Lakeland Dr.

    A view of Lakeland Drive in winter

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22. Board of Directors Meetings Reports - Board of Directors Meetings Reports (1) Report discusses Committee appointments, obtaining the certificate of incorporation and is now a non-profit corporation, offered assistance to the American Legion for the planning of the Ice Carnival, a skate exchange, feelings were expressed that it may be advantageous to join the Chicago Lawn and Tennis Association. (2) Report discusses Juke box at the skating rink has been fixed, the organization of a skating and tobogganing party, plans for a Dub Tournament, Ladder Tournament, advantages and disadvantages of being members of the United States Lawn and Tennis Association. (3) Report discusses plans for obtaining a professional from Northwestern University or through the Chicago Lawn and Tennis Association, a film of a tournament was presented and over 180 people attended its screening. (4) Report discusses a treasurer reported balance of $140.60, Dub Tournament Ends, Exhibition matches postponed indefinitely due to lack of players, Annual Tournament Announcement, Social Committee Event was at a net loss. (5) Seems to be missing page 1 - Discusses plans for Water Carnival, not participating in the "Share Your Car" plan but offering support. (6) Report discusses a treasurer balance of $166.12, Water Carnival was a success despite a net loss, the Beach Committee should act as part of the Social Committee when they are out of season. (7) Report discusses a treasurer balance of $130.71, various motions were moved and they were all passed.

    Doc 2114

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23. Going Uptown - This Newsletter explains the reasons why the National Park Service recognized Lake Bluffs "Uptown" as a National Register Historic district.

    Going Uptown

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24. Lake Forest News - Lake Forest News - RAYMOND MOORE TO SERVE AS TOASTMASTER AT DINNER . Moore, principal of Lake Forest High School, will speak at the 1939 football banquet held at Lake Forest College where the awarding of football letters will be given ... to Kenney and Bill Harlan of Lake Bluff. Stanley Field was elected by the directors of Marshall Field and co. to chairman of the executive committee. Field has served for 33 years as director of the company. Photo of Bill Harlan of Lake Bluff and Patricia Dewey, formerly from Lake Bluff are Lake Forest College Prom King and Queen.

    Lake Forest News

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25. Lakeland Drive 1967 - Lakeland Drive Entrance to Field estate 1965

    Entrance to Field estate

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26. Lakeland Drive Field-Entrance-1965 - Lakeland Drive Entrance to Field estate 1965

    Entrance to Field estate

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27. Lakeland Drive from postcard Entrance to Field estate 1965 - Lakeland Drive from postcard Entrance to Field estate 1965

    Entrance to Field estate

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28. Lakeland Drive Residence of Stanley Field - Black & white photograph of Stanley Field's residence on Lakeland Drive. Postcard #26 is missing from box and has been missing for some time. Date on postcard 1911. (Originally cataloged in io 3/29/2006). House was demolished in 1967.

    Postcard #26 Residence of Stanley Field

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29. Lakeland Stanley Field estate c 1910 - Lakeland Stanley Field estate c 1910. Slide of a postcard Demolished

    Stanley Field estate

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30. Lane to Stanley Field's - Photo of the row of trees leading to Stanley Field estate. The street is now known as Lakeland Drive.

    Postcard #239 Lane to Stanley Field's

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31. 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.

    Doc 2578

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32. Letter to Elmer Vliet from Jean Sprague - Letter to Elmer Vliet from Jean Sprague about Stanley Field Information on Sprague and Fields family relationships Elmer Vliet's notes on Sprague family

    Letter to Elmer Vliet from Jean Sprague

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33. Restored gazebo at 575 Lakeland Drive - Six color photos of the original and restored gazebo at 575 Lakeland Drive that once belonged to the Stanley Field estate. One of the photos show the restoration of the sunken gardens that were part of the estate. Field was a nephew of Marshal Field and president of the Field Museum. He purchased 33 acres along Lake Michigan and built his home in 1909 at the end of a long tree-lined drive, now Lakeland Drive. Field hired the architectural firm of Daniel Burnham. Stanley Field died in 1965, the house was demolished in the 1967, and the estate was subdivided.

    Record Type: Photo

    
34. Russel P. Kelley Jr. Obituary - Obituary for veteran Russel P. Kelley Jr., grandson of Stanley Field on his mom's side and William V. Kelley on his father's side. Clipped from an unknown newspaper source.

    Russel P. Kelley Jr. Obituary

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35. Sara and Stanley Field - A 1960 article from the Chicago Tribune announcing the 60th wedding anniversary of Sara Brown and Stanley Field. Several Xerox articles on the Sara and Stanley, including their obituaries, as well as their divorce in 1921, (they later remarried); an article about the redevelopment of the Field estate after Stanley's death in 1964. An article about the land Field purchased in Lake Bluff being purchased from squatters and therefore made the purchase invalid, which was contested in court by John Melody. 1 Xerox photo of Sara Field. An article Q & A : Elmer Vliet answers a question concerning the remains of the Field's house, showing a photo of the home covered in ivy. Another Xerox article dated 1936 which tells of a bomb threat at the Field Estate in Lake Bluff, 315 Moffett Road. Grantor and Grantee files

    Stanley Field

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36. Sara and Stanley Field - A color copy of a photograph of Sara and Stanley Field taken at their 60th wedding anniversary.

    Sara and Stanley Field

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37. Shore Acres First Clubhouse was Ex-Navy Barracks - News Article detailing a brief history of the club and the early officers. The first clubhouse was a navy barracks obtained from Great Lakes Naval Base.

    Shore Acres First Clubhouse was Ex-Navy Barracks

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38. Site of Stanley Field estate - Site of Stanley Field estate

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39. Stanley and Sara Field - A Chicago Tribune article Dated August 18, 1963 about Stanley Field, the nephew of Marshall Field, who came from Manchester, England to work in his uncle's department store, Marshall Field and Company, and later became director of the store as well as of the Field Museum. An undated Chicago Tribune article about Sara Field who "invaded a WCTU meeting to preach the anti-prohibitionist crusade. ..." Three photocopied postcards showing Stanley Field's gardener's cottage, the long driveway to the house and the entrance gate to his estate, located at 713 Ravine Avenue. (The building is now a single family home). A July 11, 1924 article about Sara and Stanley Field remarrying after being divorced. The article also mentions the engagement of their daughter Daphne Field to Russell Kelley, son of William Kelley. An article about Sara and Stanley's with the headline: Field Divorced; Aids in Camera Smashing Row.

    Stanley Field's Career

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40. Stanley Field estate - Black & white photograph of Stanley Field's house on Lakeland . Message on one Postcard, postmarked 1919. Demolished.

    Postcard #27 Stanley Field estate

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41. Stanley Field Estate Lakeland Drive - Lakeland Stanley Field estate c 1915 Demolished

    Stanley Field estate

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42. Stanley Field's Gardener's Cottage - Sepia photograph of Stanley Field's Chauffeur and Gardner's cottage, a duplex. Address is 713 Ravine Drive.

    Stanley Field's Gardener's Cottage

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43. Store executive Joseph N. Field II - An obituary for Joseph N. Field II, the son of Sara and Stanley Field.

    Store executive Joseph N. Field II

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44. The restored sunken gardens at 575 Lakeland Drive - A color photo of the restored sunken gardens at 575 Lakeland Drive that once belonged to the Stanley Field estate. Field was a nephew of Marshal Field and president of the Field Museum. He purchased 33 acres along Lake Michigan and built his home in 1909 at the end of a long tree-lined drive, now Lakeland Drive. Field hired the architectural firm of Daniel Burnham. Stanley Field died in 1965, the home was demolished in the 1967, and the estate was subdivided.

    Sunken Gardens at 575 Lakeland Drive

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45. The Stanley Field Estate - A Xerox document describing of the Sara and Stanley Field Estate as it was in 1918 with photographs. The original text is with the Illinois Centennial student history album. This record is from a handwritten history of Lake Bluff at the time of the Illinois Centennial, 1918. Written as a part of a county wide centennial program, the history was researched by the 7th and 8th grade classes of the Lake Bluff School.

    The Stanley Field Estate

    Record Type: Archive

    
46. Warren H. Manning's Client List - Copy of Warren H. Manning's landscaping company's client list. Which includes Stanley Field's estate, Henry Bunting's property, and William McCormick Blair's estate. From the Library of American Landscape History.

    Warren H. Manning's Client List

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