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   A 3.5 x 2.25 envelope from the Munch's pharmacy. The writing on the envelope reads: Lake Bluff Pharmacy G. W. Munch 40 Scranton Lake Bluff, ILL. Phone: Lake Bluff 698. The pharmacy later became the temporary location of the library and Munch had living space on the second floor. It was later demolished after his assistant, Howie Willms bought the business, and built a new brick story building for his pharmacy at 100 East Scranton Avenue

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2. A color photo showing the Lake Bluff Pharmacy along side the Harlan apartment building. The pharmacy, was owned and operated by Graham Munch. In February, 1958 Munch retired and donated the building to the library on the condition that he retain his residence on the second floor. Munch died ten months later, on December 7, 1958. When Munch retired, he sold his business to his assistant, Howard Willms, who built the brick building just east of this frame building. The brick pharmacy remained in that location until the mid-1970s, when Willms built a brand-new pharmacy. The new Lake Bluff Pharmacy closed in the late 1990s and other businesses now occupy both buildings. The original pharmacy was located at 40 East Scranton Avenue and the new brick pharmacy was at 100 East Scranton Avenue.

   Lake Bluff Pharmacy

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3. $1,429 Contributed At Library's Fund Rally - The Waukegan News-Sun Article titled "$1,429 Contributed At Library's Fund Rally"

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4. A bag from the Lake Bluff Pharmacy

   A bag from the Lake Bluff Pharmacy at 40 East Scranton Avenue with advertising by Hallmark, during the Christmas season

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5. A black and white photo of the Lake Bluff Pharmacy - Two black and white photos of the Lake Bluff Pharmacy at 100 East Scranton Avenue. The original pharmacy located at 40 East Scranton, was owned and operated by Graham Munch. In February, 1958 Munch retired and donated the building to the library on the condition that he retain his residence on the second floor. Munch died ten months later, on December 7, 1958. When Munch retired, he sold his business to his assistant, Howard Willms, who built this brick building just east of the earlier frame building. The brick pharmacy remained in that location until the mid-1970s, when Willms built a brand-new pharmacy. The new Lake Bluff Pharmacy closed in the late 1990s and other businesses now occupy both buildings.

   A black and white photo of the Lake Bluff Pharmacy

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6. A close up of the Lake Bluff Pharmacy and the sign above the door. - A faded color photo showing a close up of the Lake Bluff Pharmacy and the sign above the door. Also a black and white photo of the color photo, which is a better photograph. The pharmacy, was owned and operated by Graham Munch. In February, 1958 Munch retired and donated the building to the library on the condition that he retain his residence on the second floor. Munch died ten months later, on December 7, 1958. When Munch retired, he sold his business to his assistant, Howard Willms, who built the brick building just east of this frame building. The brick pharmacy remained in that location until the mid-1970s, when Willms built a brand-new pharmacy. The new Lake Bluff Pharmacy closed in the late 1990s and other businesses now occupy both buildings. The original pharmacy was located at 40 East Scranton Avenue and the new brick pharmacy was at 100 East Scranton Avenue.

   A close up of the Lake Bluff Pharmacy and the sign above the door.

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7. A color photo showing a man and a small boy inside of the original Lake Bluff Pharmacy - A faded color photo showing a man and a small boy inside of the original Lake Bluff Pharmacy. Visible are cigars, cigarettes, and magazines. The pharmacy, was owned and operated by Graham Munch. In February, 1958 Munch retired and donated the building to the library on the condition that he retain his residence on the second floor. Munch died ten months later, on December 7, 1958. When Munch retired, he sold his business to his assistant, Howard Willms, who built the brick building just east of this frame building. The brick pharmacy remained in that location until the mid-1970s, when Willms built a brand-new pharmacy. The new Lake Bluff Pharmacy closed in the late 1990s and other businesses now occupy both buildings. The original pharmacy was located at 40 East Scranton Avenue and the new brick pharmacy was at 100 East Scranton Avenue.

   A man and a small boy inside of the original Lake Bluff Pharmacy

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8. A faded black and white photo of the Lake Bluff Pharmacy - A faded black and white photo of the Lake Bluff Pharmacy with a man, possibly pharmacist Howie Willms, sitting on the railing. The pharmacy, was owned and operated by Graham Munch. In February, 1958 Munch retired and donated the building to the library on the condition that he retain his residence on the second floor. Munch died ten months later, on December 7, 1958. When Munch retired, he sold his business to his assistant, Howard Willms, who built the brick building just east of this frame building. The brick pharmacy remained in that location until the mid-1970s, when Willms built a brand-new pharmacy. The new Lake Bluff Pharmacy closed in the late 1990s and other businesses now occupy both buildings.

   A faded black and white photo of the Lake Bluff Pharmacy

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9. A list of Lake Bluff businesses from the 1920s - 1950s. - A list of Lake Bluff uptown businesses and their locations from the 1920s - 1950s, compiled by Janet Nelson and Kathleen O'Hara. This document was sent out to various organizations, like the Lake Forest / Lake Bluff Senior Center, asking people to contribute to the list.

   A list of Lake Bluff businesses from the 1920s - 1950s.

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10. An audio tape interview with Henry Spruth - In 1983 Catherine Shively interviewed several longtime Lake Bluff residents using an audio tape recorder. This interview is with Henry Spruth

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11. An audio tape interview with Kenneth Masonick - In 1983 Catherine Shively interviewed several longtime Lake Bluff residents using an audio tape recorder. This interview is with Kenneth Masonick

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12. A thermometer from Lake Bluff Pharmacy

    A gray thermometer and plastic holder that reads Lake Bluff Pharmacy. The thermometer does not list an address on the holder. It may be from the second pharmacy which was a brick single story building that replaced the old pharmacy owned and operated by Graham Munch. When Munch retired, he sold his business to his assistant, Howard Willms, who constructed a brick building just east of the earlier frame building. The brick pharmacy remained...

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13. Bookmark for Library and Pharmacy

    A bookmark with advertisement for the Lake Bluff Library and the Lake Bluff Pharmacy. The library ad lists its address as 40 East Scranton Avenue, the site of Graham Munch's old Lake Bluff Pharmacy. Ann Beck is the librarian. The listing is sponsored by pharmacist Howie Willms. His pharmacy was located next to the library at 100 East Scranton Avenue

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14. Consider Fund Transfer For New Library - (1) Article detailing a brief history of the library and how the library will be moving from its location at 40 East Scranton Avenue to a new location, as the city is in talks with architects for a new building. (2) Article from the Lake Forester titled "Consider Fund Transfer For New Library". The article details if there is a possibility that the Village of Lake Bluff could transfer accumulated funds for construction for a new village library.

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15. Demolition of old Lake Bluff Public Library - A color photograph showing the demolition of the old Lake Bluff Public Library. Formerly the Lake Bluff Pharmacy, owned and operated by Graham Munch. In February, 1958 Munch retired and donated the building to the library on the condition that he retain his residence on the second floor. Munch died ten months later, on December 7, 1958.

    Demolition of old Lake Bluff Public Library

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16. Demolition of old Lake Bluff Public Library - A color photograph showing the demolition of the old Lake Bluff Public Library. Formerly the Lake Bluff Pharmacy, owned and operated by Graham Munch. In February, 1958 Munch retired and donated the building to the library on the condition that he retain his residence on the second floor. Munch died ten months later, on December 7, 1958.

    Demolition of old Lake Bluff Public Library

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17. Desk Blotter from Lake Bluff Pharmacy - A desk blotter from Lake Bluff Pharmacy at 40 East Scranton Avenue, advertising the store and Wampole's Creo-terpin Compound. The front of the blotter has birds on it and is peach colored and the back is pink. The pharmacy, was owned and operated by Graham Munch. In February, 1958 Munch retired and donated the building to the library on the condition that he retain his residence on the second floor. Munch died ten months later, on December 7, 1958.

    Desk Blotter from Lake Bluff Pharmacy

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18. Druggist Gives Store to Library - The Lake Forester Article titled "Druggist Gives Store to Library". Details Graham W. Munch donating the property on 40 Scranton Ave to the Library and be remodeled by William Bergmann, an architect. Munch was a druggist (pharmacist).

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19. Early photo of Lake Bluff Pharmacy - A copy of an early photo of Lake Bluff Pharmacy. The pharmacy, was owned and operated by Graham Munch. In February, 1958 Munch retired and donated the building to the library on the condition that he retain his residence on the second floor. Munch died ten months later, on December 7, 1958.

    Early photo of Lake Bluff Pharmacy

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20. Front view of Lake Bluff Pharmacy - A front view of the Lake Bluff Pharmacy and a large sign announcing the new home of the pharmacy. The pharmacy was owned and operated by Graham Munch. In February, 1958 Munch retired and donated the building to the library on the condition that he retain his residence on the second floor. Munch died ten months later, on December 7, 1958. When Munch retired, he sold his business to his assistant, Howard Willms, who built the brick building just east of this frame building, which is advertised on the sign. The brick pharmacy remained in that location until the mid-1970s, when Willms built a brand-newtwo-story pharmacy on the site of the original drugstore, which had been torn down after the library moved to 123 East Scranton Avenue in 1975. The new Lake Bluff Pharmacy closed in the late 1990s and other businesses now occupy both buildings. The original pharmacy was located at 40 East Scranton Avenue and the new brick pharmacy was at 100 East Scranton Avenue.

    Front view of Lake Bluff Phamracy

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21. Geography Travels, History Moves Into New Village Home - Article from The Lake Forester titled "Geography Travels, History Moves Into New Village Home". Article details the moving of 8,000 plus books across the street into the Library's new home.

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22. Graham Munch - Black and white photo of Graham Munch seated at his desk. Munch was the pharmacist at the drugstore at 40 East Scranton Avenue. He donated the downstairs of the building to the Lake Bluff Library in 1958.

    Graham Munch at his desk

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23. Graham Munch - Black and white photo of Graham Munch taken July 25,1956 in Oldenburg, Germany. Munch was the pharmacist at 40 East Scranton Avenue. He donated the downstairs of the pharmacy building to Lake Bluff Library in 1958. This photo showing Much's profile, was taken in Oldenburg, Germany

    Graham Munch

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24. Graham Munch - Black and white photo of Graham Munch the pharmacist, who owned the pharmacy at 40 East Scranton Avenue.

    Graham Munch

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25. Graham Munch - Black and white photo of the metal sign that hung outside the Library / Pharmacy, in memory of Graham Munch, by the Friends of the library. Munch was the pharmacist at the drugstore at 40 East Scranton Avenue, which he donated the first floor of the building to the Lake Bluff Library in 1958.

    Graham Munch memorial sign

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26. Graham Munch - Color photo Christmas card of Graham Munch. Munch was the pharmacist at the drugstore at 40 East Scranton Avenue; he donated the first floor of the Pharmacy to the Lake Bluff Library in 1958.

    Graham Munch

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27. Graham Munch - Typed biography about Graham Munch who owned a pharmacy at 40 East Scranton Avenue which served as his residence and business from 1924 to 1958. In 1958 Munch donated the building to the Lake Bluff Library on the condition that he retain his residence onthe second floor for the remainder of his life. Munch died only a few months later, on December 8, 1958. Also included is a letter to the Lake Forester from Daniel Riley McMaster citing Graham Munch as the Friendliest Person in Town, dated March 4, 1954.

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28. Graham Munch - Xerox copies of several articles from 1958 about Graham Munch donating his drugstore at 40 East Scranton Avenue to the Lake Bluff Library for their use. Munch continued to live upstairs until he died two years later. An obituary for Graham Munch, who died December 7, 1958.

    Graham Munch Obituary

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29. Graham Munch pharmacy - Black and white photo of the Graham Munch pharmacy building at the time it was used as the Lake Bluff library. This photo was taken as part of the 1958 appraisal of the building. The white cottage was located at 40 East Scranton Avenue. Demolished

    Library in pharmacy

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30. Graham Munch pharmacy - Black and white photo of the Graham Munch pharmacy building at the time it was used at the Lake Bluff library. This photo was taken as part of the 1958 appraisal of the building. The white cottage was located at 40 East Scranton Avenue. Demolished This photo shows a bicycle in the front of the building.

    Library in the pharmacy

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31. Graham Munch pharmacy, circa 1938 - A black and white photo of Lake Bluff Pharmacy, circa 1938. The drugstore was located at 40 East Center Avenue. The photo was taken in winter showing a car and snow on the ground. The pharmacy at the time was a one and a half story building.

    Graham Munch pharmacy, circa 1938

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32. Graham Munch pharmacy receipt - A receipt form from Graham Munch's pharmacy with a faint "Paid" stamp dated October 29, 1924 from the Methodist Deaconess Orphanage.

    Graham Munch pharmacy receipt

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33. G. W. Munch Pharmacy - Graham W. Munch Pharmacy. Later became the Lake Bluff Public Library on the first floor, and Munch continued to live on the second floor.

    G. W. Munch Pharmacy

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34. Howie Willms inside of the original Lake Bluff Pharmacy - A faded color photo showing Howie Willms inside of the original Lake Bluff Pharmacy. The image shows a man and a small boy in front of the counter. Visible are cigars, cigarettes, and magazines. The pharmacy, was owned and operated by Graham Munch. In February, 1958 Munch retired and donated the building to the library on the condition that he retain his residence on the second floor. Munch died ten months later, on December 7, 1958. When Munch retired, he sold his business to his assistant, Howard Willms, who built the brick building just east of this frame building. The brick pharmacy remained in that location until the mid-1970s, when Willms built a brand-new pharmacy. The new Lake Bluff Pharmacy closed in the late 1990s and other businesses now occupy both buildings. The original pharmacy was located at 40 East Scranton Avenue and the new brick pharmacy was at 100 East Scranton Avenue.

    Howie Willms inside of the original Lake Bluff Pharmacy

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35. Inside of the original Lake Bluff Pharmacy - A faded color photo of the inside of the original Lake Bluff Pharmacy. Visible are cigars, cigarettes, and magazines. The pharmacy, was owned and operated by Graham Munch. In February, 1958 Munch retired and donated the building to the library on the condition that he retain his residence on the second floor. Munch died ten months later, on December 7, 1958. When Munch retired, he sold his business to his assistant, Howard Willms, who built the brick building just east of this frame building. The brick pharmacy remained in that location until the mid-1970s, when Willms built a brand-new pharmacy. The new Lake Bluff Pharmacy closed in the late 1990s and other businesses now occupy both buildings. The original pharmacy was located at 40 East Scranton Avenue and the new brick pharmacy was at 100 East Scranton Avenue.

    Inside of the original Lake Bluff Pharmacy

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36. Lake Bluff Expands Offerings With Membership in Suburban System - Newspaper article detailing that the Lake Bluff Village Library joined in the North Suburban Library System and secured books, services, and facilities that were formerly unavailable. This has them joining 28 other libraries on the North Shore in the Library System that allows them to participate in a loaning service.

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37. Lake Bluff Gets New Quarters - Article from the Chicago Daily Tribune titled "Lake Bluff Gets New Quarters" details the library's fund drive, the remodel, the move, and the reopening.

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38. Lake Bluff Library Board Receives Site For New Building On Prospect Avenue - Site for new library at Evanston and Prospect given to Library Board

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39. Lake Bluff Library To Display Permanent Plaque Commemorating Gift Of Building - Newspaper articled titled "Lake Bluff Library To Display Permanent Plaque Commemorating Gift Of Building" detailing the permanent plaque commemorating the gift of the library building by Graham Munch.

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40. Lake Bluff Pharmacy - A color photo of the brick single story Lake Bluff Pharmacy, which replaced the old pharmacy owned and operated by Graham Munch. When Munch retired, he sold his business to his assistant, Howard Willms, who built this brick building just east of the earlier frame building. The brick pharmacy remained in that location until the mid-1970s, when Willms built a brand-new pharmacy. The new Lake Bluff Pharmacy closed in the late 1990s and other businesses now occupy both buildings. The original pharmacy was located at 40 East Scranton Avenue and the new brick pharmacy was at 100 East Scranton Avenue.

    Lake Bluff Pharmacy

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41. Lake Bluff Pharmacy - Black & White glossy photo of Lake Bluff Pharmacy mid 1960s. Graham Munch owned and operated his pharmacy next door, at 40 East Scranton Avenue, in a wood building that later served as the Lake Library in 1959. Munch continued to live upstairs until his death. When Graham Munch retired, he sold his business to his assistant, Howard Willms, who built this new brick building just east of the Munch residence, to house the Lake Bluff Pharmacy, located at 100 East Scranton Avenue. The store remained at that location until the mid-1970s, when Willms built a brand-new building on the site of the original pharmacy. The new Lake Buff Pharmacy closed in the late 1990s, and other businesses now occupy both buildings.

    Postcard #130 Lake Bluff Pharmacy

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42. Lake Bluff Pharmacy - Two color photos showing the east corner of the Lake Bluff Pharmacy, a few cars along the street and the Harlan apartment building to the east. Also visible is a sign for Luich's Ice Cream. The pharmacy, was owned and operated by Graham Munch. In February, 1958 Munch retired and donated the building to the library on the condition that he retain his residence on the second floor. Munch died ten months later, on December 7, 1958. When Munch retired, he sold his business to his assistant, Howard Willms, who built the brick building just east of this frame building. The brick pharmacy remained in that location until the mid-1970s, when Willms built a brand-new building on the site of the original pharmacy. The new Lake Bluff Pharmacy closed in the late 1990s, and other businesses now occupy both buildings. The original pharmacy was located at 40 East Scranton Avenue and the new brick pharmacy was at 100 East Scranton Avenue.

    Lake Bluff Pharmacy

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43. Lake Bluff Pharmacy building - A color photograph of the Lake Bluff Pharmacy building before it became the Lake Bluff Public Library. In February, 1958 Munch retired and donated the building to the library on the condition that he retain his residence on the second floor. Munch died ten months later, on December 7, 1958.

    Lake Bluff Pharmacy building

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44. Lake Bluff Pharmacy with a black car in front - A faded color photo showing the Lake Bluff Pharmacy with a black car in front and the start of construction of the new pharmacy to the east. The pharmacy, was owned and operated by Graham Munch. In February, 1958 Munch retired and donated the building to the library on the condition that he retain his residence on the second floor. Munch died ten months later, on December 7, 1958. When Munch retired, he sold his business to his assistant, Howard Willms, who built the brick building just east of this frame building. The brick pharmacy remained in that location until the mid-1970s, when Willms built a brand-new pharmacy. The new Lake Bluff Pharmacy closed in the late 1990s and other businesses now occupy both buildings. The original pharmacy was located at 40 East Scranton Avenue and the new brick pharmacy was at 100 East Scranton Avenue.

    Lake Bluff Pharmacy with a black car in front

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45. Lake Bluff Pharmacy with a red car in the driveway - A faded color photo of the Lake Bluff Pharmacy with a red car in the driveway and a vacant lot to the east. The pharmacy, was owned and operated by Graham Munch. In February, 1958 Munch retired and donated the building to the library on the condition that he retain his residence on the second floor. Munch died ten months later, on December 7, 1958. When Munch retired, he sold his business to his assistant, Howard Willms, who built the brick building just east of this frame building. The brick pharmacy remained in that location until the mid-1970s, when Willms built a brand-new pharmacy. The new Lake Bluff Pharmacy closed in the late 1990s and other businesses now occupy both buildings. The original pharmacy was located at 40 East Scranton Avenue and the new brick pharmacy was at 100 East Scranton Avenue.

    Lake Bluff Pharmacy with a red car in the driveway

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46. Lake Bluff Public Library - Black & White photograph of the building that housed the Public Library before the library was moved to a new building at 123 East Scranton Avenue in 1975. The building in the photo was owned by Graham Munch a pharmacist. He lived there and operated a pharmacy and ice cream shop until 1958 when he sold the business to Howard Willms and donated the building to the village to use as a library. Mr. Munch continued to live in the building, on the second floor until his death. The white cottage was located at 40 East Scranton Avenue.

    Postcard #156 Lake Bluff Public Library

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47. Lake Bluff Public Library - Two photographs of the Lake Bluff Public Library. Formerly the Lake Bluff Pharmacy, owned and operated by Graham Munch. In February, 1958 Munch retired and donated the building to the library on the condition that he retain his residence on the second floor. Munch died ten months later, on December 7, 1958.

    Lake Bluff Public Library

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48. Lake Bluff Starts Drive to Give Suitable Home to 8,000 Books - The Lake Forester Newspaper article titled "Lake Bluff Starts Drive to Give Suitable Home to 8,000 Books"

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49. 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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50. Library Adds Evening Hours on Trial Basis - Newspaper article detailing that the Library will be opened for two evenings a week for a two-month trial period. This was an attempt to answer requests from resident who could not use the library during the day.

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