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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. 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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11. 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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12. 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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13. 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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14. 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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15. 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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16. 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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17. 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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18. 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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19. 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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20. 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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21. 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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22. 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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23. 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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24. 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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25. 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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26. 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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27. 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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28. 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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29. 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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30. Library Board May Meeting Minutes - Minutes of May Meeting of the Library Board, including some historical information, notes are Typewritten.

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31. Library Finds New Home...In A Drug Store - Chicago Sunday Tribune article titled "Library Finds New Home...In A Drug Store" Details Graham W. Munch donating property to the Library and be remodeled by William Bergmann, an architect. Additionally a campaign for funds needed for the remodel is being championed by J. Mason Meyer. Munch was a druggist (pharmacist).

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32. Library Fund at 75% Mark - Article from The Lake Forester describing the Library fund has hit 75% of its goal.

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33. Library Gets New Location - Article from The Waukegan News-Sun called "Library Gets New Location" 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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34. Library Popular With Kids - (1) Article from The Waukegan News-Sun titled "Library Popular With Kids", details how young boys and girls are coming to the new Library in droves. (2) Article from The Waukegan News-Sun titled "Library Move Ends Aug. 24" details that by August 24 the library will have officially finished moving its 8,000 books from the old location to the new. (3) Article from The Waukegan News-Sun titled "Plan Open House At New Library At Lake Bluff", details the planned open house for the residents of the village at the new location.

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35. Mrs. Rostron Elected President - Newspaper article talking about Mrs. Rostron being elected the new president of the Lake Bluff Public Library.

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36. Munch's old Lake Bluff Pharmacy - A color photo circa mid 1950s showing the east side of Lake Bluff Pharmacy and vacant lots adjacent. 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.

    A color photo showing the east half of Lake Bluff Pharmacy

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37. New Library Progress Report - Progress report on plans for the new library. Report is from the Board of Directors of the Lake Bluff Public Library.

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38. New Library Slated in About Three Years - Article from the Lake Bluff Review called "New Library Slated in About Three Years" detailing how President of the Library signed a land contract allowing the library to be moved from its present site at 40 E Scranton to a vacant lot at the southeast corner, one block east, at Scranton and Oak

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39. Original Document on Lake Bluff Public Library Creation - Original copy of a typed document detailing the creating of the Lake Bluff Public Library. It details the following: - In 1926 Library Directors were elected - In 1927 a store for the Library was opened at 34 Center Ave - In 1933 the Library was moved into two stores at 36 and 38 Center Ave - In 1944 the Library moved to 113 Scranton Ave - February 1958 Graham Munch donated his building, 40 Scranton Ave, to the library - In 1960 Daniel McMasters donated some of his property along Prospect Ave for Library purposes - the Library sold this for $31,500 in which proceeds were used for a new building fund. - In 1975 the Library moved once again to its final destination 123 E. Scranton Ave.

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40. Out With the Old - Newspaper article showing the teardown of the old library cottage.

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41. Pharmacy licenses for Howard Willms, Lake Bluff pharmacist - Fourteen licenses, some with photos, for Howard Willms. Some of the addresses on the Licenses show the Pharmacy at 40 East Scranton Avenue, which was Graham Munch's Lake Bluff Pharmacy and a few for 100 East Scranton Avenue, the new Lake Bluff Pharmacy. (A few of Willms' licenses have the photo cut out). Munch's pharmacy, built around 1924, was a wood structure that served as a pharmacy on the first floor and as Munch's home on the second floor. When Munch retired in 1958, he donated the building to the library on the condition that he retain his residence on the second floor the remainder of his life. The building served as the Lake Bluff Library until 1975, when it moved to its current location at 123 East Scranton Avenue.

    Howard Willms

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42. Residents Invited To Visit Village Library - Article from The Lake Forester titled "Residents Invited To Visit Village Library" inviting the public to the grand opening of to the new library.

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43. The Many Face of the Lake Bluff Public Library - A comprehensive history of the Lake Bluff Public Library starting from 1919.

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44. The new Lake Bluff Pharmacy - A faded color photo of the new 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. 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.

    The new Lake Bluff Pharmacy

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45. The new Lake Bluff Pharmacy and Howie Willms - Three faded color photos of the interior of the new Lake Bluff Pharmacy and pharmacist Howie Willms. 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.

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46. They Help Spark Lake Bluff Library Fund Drive - The Waukegan News-Sun Articles titled "They Help Spark Lake Bluff Library Fund Drive" and "Seek $10,00 Library Goal in Lake Bluff" detail how the residents of the community are backing the campaign known as "Give Our Books A Home"

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47. Two Lake Bluff Pharmacies - A faded color photo showing a close up of the Lake Bluff Pharmacy showing Munch's building at 40 East Scranton Avenue and the new pharmacy at 100 East Scranton Avenue to the east. The original wood 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.

    Two Lake Bluff Pharmacies

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48. Two receipts from the Lake Bluff Pharmacy - Two receipts from the Lake Bluff Pharmacy given to Gladys Foster of 713 East Prospect Avenue for various items, such as fifty cents for playing cards, Squibbs tooth past at fifteen cents. The address for the pharmacy is stamped and appears to be 28 East Center Avenue, but the phone book for the year 1928 lists the business at 40 East Scranton Avenue. The owner and pharmacist was Graham Munch.

    Two receipts from the Lake Bluff Pharmacy

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49. Uptown Lake Bluff - Uptown Lake Bluff, showing Munch's Pharmacy on the left, and new Lake Bluff Pharmacy on the right side, in the 100 block of east Scranton Avenue - one block from Lake Bluff Children's Home

    Downtown Lake Bluff

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