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Grant, Tom

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2 Lake Bluff Girls Net Old Spheroids to Help Library - Article from the Lake Forester titled "2 Lake Bluff Girls Net Old Spheroids to Help Library" details Julie Grant and Robin Prais collecting used tennis balls for cash to donate to the new library fund.
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35 East Washington Avenue - Several estimates from Yandell and Associates and others to build a retaining wall for Tom Grant at 35 East Washington Avenue and memos from various people concerning the wall. A partial survey for the property and building permit
35 E Washington Avenue

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An audio tape interview with Katherine Kuhlman - In 1983 Catherine Shively interviewed several longtime Lake Bluff residents using an audio tape recorder. This interview is with Katherine Kuhlman who came to Lake Bluff in 1941 and first lived at 544 Ravine Avenue.

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An audio tape interview with Tom Grant - In 1983 Catherine Shively interviewed several longtime Lake Bluff residents using an audio tape recorder. This interview is with Tom Grant, part owner of local real estate company Griffith, Grant and Lackie.

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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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Century 21 car - Color photograph of Tom Grant's brown station wagon with a wood house on top. On the door is a Century 21 real estate logo, where Tom was part owner. He later owned and worked at Griffith, Grant and Lackie.
Century 21 car

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First Annual Report to Shareholders - The First and Second Annual Reports to Shareholders 1965 and 1966 for The First National Bank of Lake Bluff. This report mentions Vice President and Cashier John Andersen and "the three ladies who make up our staff..." The report presents statements of condition and earnings, mentions it affiliate relationship with The First National Bank of Lake Forest. The lease on the current building expired September 1, 1969. The second Annual Report states that the bank secured options to purchase three lots lying just east of Oak Street / Oak Avenue on the north side of East Scranton Avenue (120 East Scranton Avenue.) The Village rezoned the lots for business purposes and the new building will be ready when the lease expires. The First National Bank of Lake Bluff opened April 15, 1965 in a leased building at 30 East Scranton and moved to 120 East Scranton Avenue in 1972. This building later served as the location of Northern Trust Bank and PNC Bank, before it was demolished in June, 2025.
First Annual Report to Shareholders

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Golden Anniversary Card from Vliet's - A golden anniversary Hallmark card sent to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Grant from the Vliet's. Tom Grant's parents.
Golden Anniversary Card from Vliet's

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Lake Bluff Review - JAMES HERBER ELECTED TO BANK POST: Tom Grant elected as assistant auditor of First National Bank of Lake Forest OBITUARY: Bror Nilsson of 339 East Center Avenue death announcement. Is survived by daughter Elizabeth Nelson living at 400 Ravine Avenue IT'S THE TALKIEST YEAR YET... WITH 12 MILLION PHONE CALLS: Lake Bluff and Lake Forest telephone customers made more calls in 1960 than ever before. TINSEL AND LOLLIPOPS: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Surkamer with their children, were among guests at Grace Methodist Church's holiday party for the young set
Lake Bluff Review

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Lake County Star: "A Look at Lake Bluff" - Council Buffaloed by Bridge - the Carr-Thompson Bridge over Mayflower Street between Maplewood and Illinois Avenues. Lake Bluff Park Facilities Improve - the park board reports that the acquisition for Rockland park has been completed. 32 High School Seniors Win Scholarships A photo of THE CONFIRMATION CLASS OF GRACE METHODIST CHURCH in Lake Bluff. Assault Housemother - Lake Forest College Woman's Club was founded in 1905 Lake Bluff's New Treasurer - Ralph Grant and his wife Dorothy Grant live at 357 Hirst Court. They have one son, Tom Grant Lake Bluff League of Women Voters Plans Picnic at the home of Mrs. Russell Baker at 232 Ravine Forest Drive
A Look At Lake Bluff

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LB History Lesson Nets $2000 Donation - (1) Article from the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Mail Advertiser titled "LB History Lesson Nets $2000 Donation" details the Lake Bluff Library Fund nearing the one-third mark as it collect $75,000 for the construction of the new library. (2) Article from the Lake Forester titled "Children's Fair Nets $142" (3) Article titled "Flea Market to Benefit Library Fund"
Doc 251

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Letter to Tom Grant from Lake Bluff Children's Home - A letter from Lake Bluff Children's Home superintendent Miss Margaret Brooks to Tom Grant thanking him for his work during the Christmas holidays, 1952.
Letter to Tom Grant from Lake Bluff Children's Home

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Sign up for July 4th parade - Article from the Lake Bluff Review. Parade Chairman Logan Shillinglaw encouraging readers to sign up and construct block floats for the 4th of July parade; a mile-and-a-half route through town. Members of the Fourth Committee include: Logan Schillinglaw, representing the American Legion, Joe Bear, Jaycees; Tom Grant, Lions Club; Howard West and Bill Bokman, Town and Tennis Club. The Parade's theme: "We've Come a Long Way, Baby."
Fourth of July

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