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1. 115 Ravine 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. 115 Ravine Avenue

   115 Ravine Avenue

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2. Fire chief Tom Evert on a fire truck - A reproduced photo of fire chief Tom Evert bringing out one of the fire engines for a test run. The photo is an printed copy of a Chicago Sun-Times photo December 18, 1958. Thomas Evert was a volunteer fireman in Lake Bluff during the 1920s. Soon, he earned the title of fire captain then, in 1948, after serving in WW 2, Evert became the Lake Bluff Fire Chief. He is responsible for bringing in new technology and repairs to the fire department's equipment through public contribution. For example, repairing the trucks and installing a siren. Evert also served as the superintendent of the Park District. He was responsible for converting the Village Dump into Artesian Park including the construction of the original warming house, four baseball diamonds, an ice skating rink, and a football field. Evert lived at 115 Ravine Avenue with his family as well as 222 East Prospect Avenue.

   Fire chief Tom Evert on a fire truck

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3. Thomas Evert - Thomas Evert was a volunteer fireman in Lake Bluff during the 1920's. Soon, he earned the title of fire captain then, in 1948, after serving in WW 2, Evert became the Lake Bluff Fire Chief. He is responsible for bringing in new technology and repairs to the fire department's equipment through public contribution. For example, repairing the trucks and installing a siren. Evert also served as the superintendent of the Park District. He was responsible for converting the Village Dump into Artesian Park including the construction of the original warming house, four baseball diamonds, an ice skating rink, and a football field. Evert lived at 115 Ravine Avenue with his family as well as 222 East Prospect Avenue. An undated, 1955 Circa, typed memo stating evert is employed as Fire Chief for 1955-1956 at an annual salary of $125, plus an additional $3 for each fire and fire drill attended. Also an article from the Chicago Daily Tribune, November 10, 1950, showing a image of Tom and Lyman Bar holding shoguns and a pheasant each. Draft of a 1969 Lake Bluff Review article covering Lake Bluff American Legion Post's third annual Public Award Ceremony winner, Thomas Evert, who served as Fire Chief for 20 years. The article mentions a brief biography about Evert then highlight's his contributions to the fire station and lives he saved, such as one man he resuscitated who was pronounced dead minutes earlier. On top of highlighting his fireman career, the article also describes his role as the superintendent of the Lake Bluff Park District. With him in that role, he was responsible for the conversion of the Village Dump into Artesian Park. Board of Trustees resolution station Evert's pay for the fiscal year of 1955-1956. A Continuous Member Certificate for 20 years of membership with the American Legion awarded on March 13, 1968. A Continuous Member Certificate for 30 years of membership with the American Legion awarded on March 19, 1975. A Continuous Member Certificate for 30 years of membership with the American Legion awarded on March 17, 1976. Vilas County, Wisconsin certificate certifying that Evert caught a legal Musky in Vilas County. Awarded in 1965. Two obituaries for Evert. Also included is a letter from Miss Margaret Books, Superintendent of Lake Bluff Orphanage dated April 28, 1948 thanking Evert "for bring oxygen to us so promptly ... both babies are doing nicely." (NOTE: The Museum does not have this letter in its Collection).

   Thomas Evert

   Record Type: Archive

   
4. Tom Evert - A 3.5 x 3.5 color photo of Tom Evert in a brown convertible car, riding as Fourth of July Parade Marshall. Thomas Evert was a volunteer fireman in Lake Bluff during the 1920s. Soon, he earned the title of fire captain then, in 1948, after serving in WW 2, Evert became the Lake Bluff Fire Chief. He is responsible for bringing in new technology and repairs to the fire department's equipment through public contribution. For example, repairing the trucks and installing a siren. Evert also served as the superintendent of the Park District. He was responsible for converting the Village Dump into Artesian Park including the construction of the original warming house, four baseball diamonds, an ice skating rink, and a football field. Evert lived at 115 Ravine Avenue with his family as well as 222 East Prospect Avenue.

   Tom Evert

   Record Type: Photo