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1. From Frigates to Flat-Tops - Arpee, Edward

   1953

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2. Harlan Family Notes - Four pages of Harlan Family history notes. Includes brief biographies of Earl Harlan and his sons William and Earl Kenny Harlan. William Harlan built and owned his residence at 501 Blodgett Rd.

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3. James Sexton - Letters between former owners of James Sexton's house at 400 East Center and family members; documents pertaining to the house and its subsequent demolition. Internet printouts on Sexton concerning his life during the Civil War, biographies, a print out of Sexton's published pamphlet titled: Battle of Franklin. Information pertaining to locally landmarking the home, specifically a temporarily bound collection of information presented to the Lake Bluff Historic Preservation Commission by Sexton's descendants. Articles from local papers about the proposed demolition of the home, including photos. Another article showing a Chicago School that was named Sexton School, in his honor. James A. Sexton, the Civil War's youngest colonel built this large summer home. After that war, Colonel Sexton founded Sexton Foods, and became a large food supplier to restaurants. In 1889, President Harrison appointed him Postmaster of Chicago. "Colonel Sexton built his home at the northeast corner of Center and Gurney Avenues in 1893. His widow continued to live there after his death in 1899. The Lake Bluff Chat of October 29, 1914 tells that Mrs. James A. Sexton was honored at the reception at the La Salle Hotel in Chicago given by the ladies of J. A. Sexton Circle of the G. A. R. (Grand Army of the Republic) recognizing her able and faithful service as Department President of Illinois. There were 600 guests". Elmer Vliet. Also, handwritten notes on lot transfers for 400 East Center Avenue 2 Folders

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   2020

   Record Type: Library