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1. 2014 Highlights - 2014 museum accomplishments and highlights.

   2014 Highlights

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2. 711 Park Place - 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. 711 Park Place Also included are Multiple Listing Sheets (MLS)

   711 Park Place

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3. Correspondence between John Kreutzberg and Vliet Center - Correspondence between John Kreutzberg and the Vliet Center totalling four letters. John, the grandson of French Cross of War winner, John Kreutzberg, wrote the center two letters. The first letter from December 5th, 1986 displays Johns gratitude toward Elmer Vliet's book, "Lake Bluff: the First 100 Years," with how he presented Kreutzberg family members. Suggested he sends the Vliet Center his grandfathers French Cross of War. Janet Nelson and Kathy O'Hara from the Vliet Center responded on December 6th, 1986 thanking him for his words and donation offer. John's second letter from December 20, 1986 regards other family artifacts he is willing to donate to the Vliet Center. The third letter is a response from the Vliet center thanking him for his letters and donation offer.

   Correspondence Between John Kreutzberg and Vliet Center

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4. John Kreutzberg - Six scanned copies from John Kreutzberg's notebook he had with him in Europe serving the American's in WW1. His entries provide excellent insight into a soldiers daily life in 1917 as well as depict observations of the war's effect on him and his peers. Xeroxed copy of two newspaper clippings. The first one is from the October 7th, 1917 Chicago Tribune, honoring him for his services as an ambulance driver on France's front lines, receiving the French Cross of War. The ambulance he drove was donated by Lake Bluff residents. The second newspaper clipping is from the October 4th, 1937 News Sun recalling his 1917 French Cross of War award. Personal contact card for John Kreutzberg's grandson, John. Also on file is a copy of the contents page of the "Preliminary Guide to The John Kreutzberg Papers," including a copied photo of him smoking while sitting on a chair in uniform.

   John Kreutzberg

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5. Lake Bluff Board Annual Report - Lake Bluff Board Annual Report, informing citizens of: - The Financial Status of the City - Local Improvements --- Water Tower Repainting --- Village Hall Redecoration --- Garbage Services --- Powers of Public Works - The Passing of Barney Rosenhagen - The Use of the Legal Department

   Doc 3037

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6. Lake Bluff in World War I - Several articles and photos pertaining to Lake Bluff's participation in World War I. Lake Bluff was voted one of the most patriotic towns of its size in the country. The people of Lake Bluff raised money and donated an ambulance to the war effort. They also raised money for starving Belgian children during the war.

   Lake Bluff in World War I

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7. Letter from John Kreutzberg to Museum - Letter from John Kreutzberg to Cathy McKechney and Kathy O'Hara regarding the restoration of the Marguerite Kreutzberg's mural painted in East School. John also donates $1000 for the restoration.

   Letter from John Kreutzberg to Museum

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8. Letter from John Kreutzberg to Village - Letter written from John Kreutzberg, Grandson of French Cross War recipient, John Kreutzberg, to the Village of Lake Bluff inquiring about the Forth of July Parade.

   Letter from John Kreutzberg to Village

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9. Oath of John Kreutzberg - Oath of John Kreutzberg in which he solemnly swears to support thr Constitution of the United Stated and the State of Illinois, and that he will faithfull discharge the duties of the office of Member of the Board of Local Improvements.

   Doc 2784

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10. Ordinance for Board of Local Improvements - Ordinance Designating Members of Board of Trustees as Members of Board of Local Improvements

    Doc 2783

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11. Progressive Party Caucus Meeting Minutes - Progressive Party Caucus Meeting Minutes Topics Included: - Election of Permanent Chairman - Nomination for First and Second Vice-Chairman - Accomplishments of the Village Administration - Nominations for Village President - Nominations for Village Trustees - Nominations for Village Clerk - Nominations for Police Magistrate

    Doc 2572

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12. Progressive Party Caucus Meeting Minutes - Progressive Party Caucus Meeting Minutes Topics Include: - Reading of 1933 Caucus Minutes - Election of Permanent Chairman - Nomination of Vice-Chairman - Conditions of the Affairs of the Village - Completed Projects Which Were Paid for by the Village - Nominations for Village Trustees - Nominations for Village Clerk

    Doc 2568

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13. The Lake Bluff ambulance, 1917 France - Sepia photograph of the ambulance that Lake Bluff paid for and sent to France in the first World War. Lake Bluff also provided the driver, John Kreutzberg was a member of the American field service awarded the French war cross for transporting wounded under heavy fire and gas attacks.

    The Lake Bluff ambulance, 1917 France

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14. William Ferry - William Ferry, also known as "Bill," grew up on 538 Ravine Ave before moving to Arizona the summer after 6th grade. Letter correspondence between Bill Ferry and Cliff Stiles recalling Lake Bluff memories and genealogy history. Includes photos and articles of family members. Letter written to Bill from John Kreutzberg enclosing a promotional flyer to help restore the East School mural painted by Marguerite Kreutzberg. Brief biography about Bill copied from his Carleton College 50th anniversary book. Letter written to Kathy O'Hara on his family's importance in Lake Bluff's early town history. Family history book about Bill's wife, Nancy. Including photos. Black and white copies of photos from Bill's youth. Including photos with friends and family. Portfolio of his sister's biography, Carolyn Ferry, also known as "Cay".

    William Ferry

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15. William Francis Cochran - Black and white photograph showing Mrs. Bunting bundled up walking on a trail with John Kreutzberg as he smokes a pipe carrying his skies

    William Francis Cochran

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16. William Francis Cochran - Originally from Baltimore, William Cochran moved to Chicago after being offered the Secretary of the Booth Fisheries Company position in 1887. Cochran moved to Lake Bluff, and from 1913-1917 Cochran served as the Village President. Along with being a member of the Lake Bluff Country Club and Village Hall, Cochran earned many titles and degrees as a member of the Order of Royal and Select Masters. Cochrans daughter, Nell, married French Cross of War recipient John Kreutzberg. Family photos and a portrait photograph of William Francis Cochran. 1905 Northshore Country Fair catalogue. A 1921 letter written by the Grand Master of the Order of Royal and Select sent to the members addressing Cochrans death. Copy of a 1917 Chicago Tribune article honoring John Kreutzberg's service. A Letter to Elmer informing him on Nell Kreutzberg's passing. Letter written by Elmer Vliet to John Kreutzberg Jr. sending his condolences for the loss of Nell. News paper clipping mention Nells death.

    William Francis Cochran

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17. WW1 Donated Ambulance - Black and white photograph of the ambulance donated and sent to the front lines of France from the citizens of Lake Bluff in 1917. This donation earned Lake Bluff the title of "Most Patriotic Town in America" of its size. Lake Bluff resident, John Kreutzberg (picutured next to the ambulance), drove this ambulance and won the French Cross of War for is bravery. Original and copy version of the photograph on file.

    WW1 Donated Ambulance

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18. WW1 Donated Ambulance - Green-tint photograph of the ambulance donated and sent to the front lines of France from the citizens of Lake Bluff in 1917. This donation earned Lake Bluff the title of "Most Patriotic Town in America" of its size. Lake Bluff resident, John Kreutzberg, drove this ambulance and won the French Cross of War for is bravery

    WW1 Donated Ambulance

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