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1. An invitation to Lake Bluff residents for Leo Grost's retirement dinner. Grost worked for the Village for many years. The letter is written by Howard Wilms. At the bottom of the page is a short biography on Grost, who enlisted in the Army July 1917 and discharged June 1919. Leo was in the 132 Ambulance Company 33rd Division. His father and mother were Frank and Elizabeth Grost. Frank worked at the Cloes Brickyard and Elizabeth as a cook for Mrs. Fowler's hotel.

   Invitation to Leo Grost party

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2. An invitation to Lake Bluff residents for Leo Grost's retirement dinner. Grost worked for the Village for many years. The letter is written by Howard Wilms. At the bottom of the page is a short biography on Grost, who enlisted in the Army July 1917 and discharged June 1919. Leo was in the 132 Ambulance Company 33rd Division. His father and mother were Frank and Elizabeth Grost. Frank worked at the Cloes Brickyard and Elizabeth as a cook for Mrs. Fowler's hotel.

   Invitation to Leo Grost party

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3. 230 East North - 230 East North Leopold Grost home

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4. 230 East North - 230 East North Leopold Grost home

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5. 230 East North 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. 230 East North Avenue Also included are Multiple Listing Sheets (MLS)

   230 North Avenue

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6. 230 East North Avenue - Leo Grost home at 230 East North Avenue around 1910.

   230 East North Avenue c. 1910

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7. 230 E North Ave - 230 E North Ave Leopold Grost home. Slide is made from a photo.

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8. 7th & 8th Grade classes 1913 - Sepia group photo of the 7th and 8th grades 1913. On reverse side is listed an article from the Chat listing the names of the graduates. (See second image).

   7th and 8th graders about 1913

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9. A letter to Lieb Grost - A letter to Lieb Grost, mostly likely from Elmer Vliet, regarding an article by Susan Dart concerning the house Ben Cloes built at 666 Maple. Vliet wanted additional information on the Cloes Brick yard and when Ben stopped making bricks and when Lieb's father stopped working for Ben.

   Letter to Lieb Grost

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10. A letter to Lieb Grost - A letter to Lieb Grost, mostly likely from Elmer Vliet, regarding an article by Susan Dart concerning the house Ben Cloes built at 666 Maple. Vliet wanted additional information on the Cloes Brick yard and when Ben stopped making bricks and when Lieb's father stopped working for Ben.

    Letter to Lieb Grost

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11. A letter to Lieb Grost - An unsigned letter to Lieb Grost of North Avenue dated February 4, 1973 and likely written by Elmer Vliet. The is in response to an article in the Lake Bluff Review written by Susan Dart, where Vliet provides clarification and asks Grost for information on the Cloes brickyard. 666 Maple Avenue 230 East North Avenue

    A letter to Lieb Grost

    Record Type: Archive

    
12. An audio tape interview with Christian Elfert - In 1983 Catherine Shively interviewed several longtime Lake Bluff residents using an audio tape recorder. This interview is with Christian Elfert. Elfert was on the police force and later became Police Chief.

    Record Type: Archive

    
13. An audio tape interview with Ed Muto - In 1983 Catherine Shively interviewed several longtime Lake Bluff residents using an audio tape recorder. This interview is with Ed Muto

    Record Type: Archive

    
14. An Ordinance Amending the Lake Bluff Zoning Ordinance - An Ordinance Amending the Lake Bluff Zoning Ordinance - regarding Sections 1-10 of the Ordinance

    Doc 3502

    Record Type: Archive

    
15. An Ordinance Amending the Lake Bluff Zoning Ordinance - An Ordinance Amending the Lake Bluff Zoning Ordinance that was submitted to the Zoning Board of Appeals under the subejct "Habitable Room", and minimum combined floor area of habitable rooms in the residential districts of the Village. Therefore there are now amendments being passed to the ordinance in Sections 1-6

    Zoning Ordinance Amendment

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16. Brief Notes on Leopold Grost - Small piece of scratch paper used to jot down a few notes about Leopold Grost's army timeline and parents. Leopold (nicknamed Leo and Lieb), served during WW1 in the 132 Ambulance Co. in the 33nd Division. Leopold's father, Frank, worked for Cloe's Brickyard while his mother, Elizabeth, worked for the Fowler Hotel as a cook. Note taker unknown.

    Brief Notes on Leopold Grost

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17. Early Years-More Fires Than Ever in 1915 - Article i the Lake Forester-Lake Bluff News Advertiser detailing the history of the Lake Bluff fire department, which includes a pictures from the 1920s

    Doc 330

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18. Fire Department Roster - Fire Department Roster Includes: - Chief - Asst Chief - Secretary - Treasurer - International - Dodge - Engineer - Salvage - Signalman - Unassigned

    Doc 3688

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19. Grost album family photo - Group black and white photograph of two adults and two children found in the Leo Grost family file.

    Grost album family photo

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20. Grost album family photo - Group black and white photograph of two adults and two children found in the Leo Grost family file.

    Grost album family photo

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21. Grost album family photo small boy in front of the door on steps - Grost album family photo. Small boy in front of the door on steps

    Grost album family photo small boy in front of door

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22. Grost album family photo small boy in front of the door on steps - Grost album family photo. Small boy in front of the door on steps

    Grost album family photo small boy in front of door

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23. Grost Family Album - A black and white photo Leo Grost with wife and two children 1920s. See similar photo of Grost family, photo 5865.

    Leo Grost with wife and two children

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24. Grost Family Album - A black and white photo of a child at the steps of 230 East North Avenue, the Grost family home.

    A child at the steps of 230 E North Ave

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25. Grost Family Album - A black and white photo of a children in the garden.

    A children in the garden

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26. Grost Family Album - A black and white photo of a little girl, possibly Elizabeth Grost. Taken on a sidewalk outside on East North Avenue.

    A little girl, possibly Elizabeth Grost

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27. Grost Family Album - A black and white photo of a man, most likely Leo Grost, in a sailer's uniform taken at Great Lakes Naval facility. ?

    Leo Grost in sailor uniform

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28. Grost Family Album - A black and white photo of a mother with three small children sitting outside on a blanket.

    A mother with three small children

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29. Grost Family Album - A black and white photo of an infant in a baby carriage.

    An infant in a baby carriage.

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30. Grost Family Album - A black and white photo of An infant in a wicker carriage in front of 230 East North Avenue, home to the Grost family.

    An infant in a wicker carriage in front of 230 E North Ave

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31. Grost Family Album - A black and white photo of an infant in a wicker carriage on the sidewalk during winter.

    Infant in wicker carriage

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32. Grost Family Album - A black and white photo of an infant sitting on a blanket among the leaves.

    Infant on a blanket

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33. Grost Family Album - A black and white photo of an infant wearing a bonnet in front of an old car.

    An infant wearing a bonnet in front of a car

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34. Grost Family Album - A black and white photo of an old, possibly early 1930s, car on the front lawn of a house. The house most likely belongs to the Grost family who lived at 230 East North Avenue.

    Car on the lawn

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35. Grost Family Album - A black and white photo of an on a sled in winter outside the Grost home at 230 East North Avenue

    An infant outside 230 E North Ave

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36. Grost Family Album - A black and white photo of a small child on the steps at 230 East North Avenue, the Grost family home.

    Small child on the steps at 230 E North Ave

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37. Grost Family Album - A black and white photo of a three story wood building, possibly part of the Lake Bluff Children's home.

    Photo of a three story building

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38. Grost Family Album - A black and white photo of a woman holding a child at 230 East North Avenue, the Grost family home.

    A woman holding a child at 230 East North Avenue

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39. Grost Family Album - A black and white photo of Betty Caroline Grost Harten. The Grost family lived at 230 East North Avenue

    Betty Caroline Grost Harten

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40. Grost Family Album - A black and white photo of child in a yard among small trees, probably in the back yard at 230 East North Avenue

    Child in a yard among small trees

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41. Grost Family Album - A black and white photo of Clifford Grost as a toddler.

    Clifford Grost as a toddler

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42. Grost Family Album - A black and white photo of four women in uniform. Possibly scouting.

    Four women in uniform

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43. Grost Family Album - A black and white photo of Leo and Richard Grost, children of Leo Grost taken on East North Avenue. There are four boys and their father.

    Leo and Richard Grost

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44. Grost Family Album - A black and white photo of Leo and Richard Grost, children of Leo Grost taken on East North Avenue. There are four boys and their father.

    Leo and Richard Grost

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45. Grost Family Album - A black and white photo of Leo Grost Jr. sitting backwards on a bicycle. Behind him is a metal open frame structure.

    Leo Grost Jr. sitting backwards on a bicycle

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46. Grost Family Album - A black and white photo of Leo Grost Jr. sitting backwards on a bicycle. Behind him is a metal open frame structure.

    Leo Grost Jr. sitting backwards on a bicycle

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47. Grost Family Album - A black and white photo of the corner of a house, most likely the Grost family home at 230 East North Avenue.

    A photo of the corner of a house

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48. Grost Family Album - A black and white photo of three adults and a child with trees in the background.

    Three adults and a child

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49. Grost Family Album - A black and white photo of three Children and one adult around a wicker baby carriage.

    Three Children and one adult around a wicker baby carriage

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50. Grost Family Album - A black and white photo of three children and one adult in front of a garage.

    Three children and one adult

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