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1. 600 East Scranton Avenue - An Architectural and Historic Survey of Lake Bluff that was completed in 1998. Additional information about the property is available at the Lake Bluff History Museum. 600 East Scranton Avenue Dr. John Ward home Maurice Mandeville home

   600 East Scranton Avenue

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2. A video interview with Dr. John Ward - A video interview with long time Lake Bluff resident Dr. John Ward, interviewed by Gil Curren. Interviews were conducted and recorded and then eventually combined into three tapes called A Self Portrait.

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3. Dr. John Ward - Lake Forester article from 1944 mentions that John Ward and his wife have recently moved to Lake Bluff from Medford, MA. 1946 article in the Lake Forester announcing that Dr. Ward is moving to a new house in Lake Bluff and opening a doctor's office there. Also includes a short biography of Dr. Ward. 1991 article from Pioneer Press discussing Dr. Ward's unusual custom of making house calls, and why he thinks house calls can be better for patients than them going to the hospital. Also discusses Dr. Ward's opinion on modern medical education. 1996 article from Pioneer Press commemorating 50 years of Dr. Ward's services to Lake Bluff and Lake Forest. Describes his involvement with the local community. Page from the 1999 4th of July Parade and Program Book, announcing that Dr. Ward will no longer sing the National Anthem at the beginning of the celebration, something he did annually 1981-1998. Advertisement for a retirement reception for Dr. John Ward hosted by the Westmoreland Nursing Center, 1999. 1999 article in The Journal Lake Forest with a short biography of Dr. Ward, and also discussing his involvement with the Lake Bluff community the local medical community.

   Dr. John Ward

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4. Dr. Ward's House and Office - Obstructed view of Dr. John Ward's house at 600 East Scranton Avenue

   Dr. Ward's House and Office

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5. Dr. Ward's Office - Photo of Dr. John Ward's office located in his house, at 600 East Scranton Avenue.

   Dr. Ward's Office

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6. Food Sanitation and Restaurant and Food Store Ordinance Enforcement Report - Food Sanitation and Restaurant and Food Store Ordinance Enforcement Report (1) Enforcement Report - no business listed (2) Letter Dated August 3, 1957 from H. Jensen to Joseph Royer, Chairman of the Board of Health, notifying him that Wade Grocery, A & P Foods, Crosson Meat Market, and Bill's Dairy Store qualify for licensure. However Village Korner Drug has its license rescinded/placed inactive as it is undergoing remodeling, as is customary. Attached to the Letter is an Enforcement Report for Village Korner Drug and Bill's Dairy Store, checking in on the remodeling and upgrading the establishments grade to an A, respectively. (3) Enforcement Report for Crosson Meat Market and its operation in conjunction with Bill's Dairy Store.

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7. John Langdon Ward - Obituary in the Chicago Tribune for John Langdon Ward, Lake Bluff physician from 1946 to 1990. Served in the Navy from 1942 to 1946. Founder of the Westmoreland Nursing Center, and director of the Nursing Center 1975-1990. Obituary in Pioneer Press News for John Ward. Certificate from 1946 certifying John Ward as a "duly licensed physician and surgeon." Thank-you note from Ward for a surprise party celebrating the 25th anniversary of his being a doctor in Lake Bluff. Message to Ward from the American Legion, requesting that he lead the National Anthem during the 1984 Fourth of July celebration. 1992 article in The Lake Forester describing John Ward as the featured speaker at the Lake Bluff Parade. In memoriam for John Ward from the 2005 Lake Bluff Parade Book.

   John Langdon Ward

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8. Lake County Star - Lake Bluff League of Women Voter to Discuss Child Welfare. Mrs. Byron Karzas, 244 West Sheridan Place, is the hostess. Another meeting held at 116 West Washington, by Mrs. Paul Frederick and the last meeting was held at Mrs. J. H. Peters, 215 Oak Terrace

   Lake County Star

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9. Notice about Dog Responsibility - Notice about Dog Responsibility Notice talks about how owning a dog is a privilege and that the Board of Directors receiving complaints of damage, including: damage to lawns and shrubbery, children and the elderly being knocked over by dogs, and dogs bites (over 16 cases were reported to Dr. John Ward, Health Officer). The notice suggests that either A) ordinances be adopted that required all dogs be leashed and muzzled or B) ordinances be adopted that penalizes owners whose dogs are considered menaces to the residents of the Village.

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10. People attending a library gathering - A color photograph showing a group of people attending a library gathering.

    People attending a library gathering

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11. Permits and Applications for Restaurants and Food Stores - Permits and Applications for Restaurants and Food Stores Places included are: - Bill's Food Mart - Wade's Grocery - Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.

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12. Permits and Applications for Restaurants and Food Stores - Permits and Applications for Restaurants and Food Stores Places included are: - Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. - Bill's Meat Market - Wade Grocery - Bill's Dairy Store - Village Korner Drug

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13. Permits and Applications for Restaurants and Food Stores - Permits and Applications for Restaurants and Food Stores Places included are: - Hasting's Coffee House - Wade's Grocery - Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. - Bill's Food Mart (Consists of Dairy Store, Grocery Store, and Meat Market)

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14. Permits and Applications for Restaurants and Food Stores - Permits and Applications for Restaurants and Food Stores Places Included Are: - Wade Grocery - Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. - Bill's Food Mart Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co.'s Application includes a Letter from Wilma O'Grady to the City Clerk, on June 23, 1958, asking for clarification on Application fees and copy of said Application.

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15. Permits and Applications for Restaurants and Food Stores - Permits and Applications for Restaurants and Food Stores Places included are: - Wade Grocery - Village Korner Drug - Bill's Dairy Store - Lake Bluff Pharmacy - Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. Included is a letter from Ida Shaeffer, of the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., to the Village Clerk enclosing their check for the amount of $25.00 for the renewal of a Food Store License.

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16. Permits and Applications for Restaurants and Food Stores - Permits and Applications for Restaurants and Food Stores Places included are: - Wade's Grocery - Bill's Food Mart - Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. - The Snack Bar

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17. Sign outside Dr. Ward's office - Sign outside Dr. John Ward's office at 600 East Scranton Avenue.

    Sign outside Dr. Ward's office

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18. Women's Club Continues LB Library Support - News article from the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff News-Advertiser about the support the Women's Club has shown the Lake Bluff Public Library since they first formed a library commitee in 1919.

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