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1. 115 East Center south side - 115 East Center was built by Charles Trusdell in 1887. A large living room to the south opened onto a veranda that overlooked Artesian Lake. The Reverend Trusdell became the first president of the Village of Lake Bluff after it was incorporated in 1895. The house, as shown in this slide was being renovated was renovated. The house has been designated as a Lake Bluff landmark by the Historic Preservation Commission. Trusdell was secretary of the Camp Meeting Association and Village president from 1895 to 1902. When there was a lake here, the house faced it and the present front door was originally the back entrance.

   115 Center

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2. 243 East Center Avenue - 243 East Center Avenue The house was originally owned by Reverend Charles Trusdell, before an addition was built on the east portion. (O'Hara)

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3. 243 East Center 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. 243 East Center Avenue The house was originally owned by Reverend Charles Trusdell, before an addition was built on the east portion. (O'Hara) Included are Multiple Listing Sheets (MLS)

   243 East Center Avenue

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4. An audio tape interview with Helen Weshinskey - In 1983 Catherine Shively interviewed several longtime Lake Bluff residents using an audio tape recorder. This interview is with Helen Weshinskey

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5. Dr. Frank Barnum Describes Early Days in Lake Bluff - A newspaper article titled, "Dr. Frank Barnum Describes Early Days in Lake Bluff." It was published Friday, May 28, 1948. The Grace Community Church celebrating 60 years of service inspired Dr. Frank Barnum to reflect on his early days in Lake Bluff.

   Dr. Barnum Describes Lake Bluff Early Days

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6. Prohibition Party - Correspondence between Elmer Vliet and Congressman Robert McClory. Vliet is asking McClory for information on whether the Prohibition Party ever held it's national convention in Lake Bluff. Vliet provides a brief summary of Lake Bluff Camp Meeting Association's early beginnings. Frances Willard was one of the founders of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union WCTU and served as it's national president from 1879 - 1898. She also helped to organize the Prohibitionist Party. Willard was also a close friend of Clara Thatcher, Solomon Thatcher's wife, and a regular visitor to Lake Bluff Camp Meetings. the cottage at 710 East Scranton Avenue (structure has been replaced) was her home during her visits.

   Prohibition Party

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7. Resolution in Memory of Trusdell - Original draft of the resolution by the Village Board commemorating the death of Rev. Charles G. Trusdell, who was Village President of Lake Bluff from 1895 to 1902.

   Resolution in Memory of Trusdell

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8. Rev. Charles G. Trusdell - Photograph of Rev. Charles G. Trusdell, who was a director of the Lake Bluff Camp Meeting Association for more than 20 years, and was then Village President of Lake Bluff from 1895-1902.

   Rev. Charles G. Trusdell

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9. Rev. Charles Trusdell - Photo of Rev. Charles Trusdell with brief biography by Elmer Vliet. Trusdell was a director of the Camp Meeting Association for 20 years, and was also Village President of Lake Bluff from 1895 to 1902.

   Rev. Charles Trusdell

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10. Union Church House Walk Talk - Talk given by Elmer Vliet during the Union Church House Walk, describing six old houses in Lake Bluff that people on the tour would visit, and the people who lived in these houses.

    Union Church House Walk Talk

    Record Type: Archive