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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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   A pair of silver cat earrings from the Lake Bluff Pharmacy. The earrings sold for $12.50.

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3. A black and white cover of a 1966 appointment calendar with a picture of the Lake Bluff Pharmacy on the cover. The Pharmacy was owned by Howard Wilms and was located at 100 East Scranton Avenue.

   Lake Bluff Pharmacy

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4. A black and white photo of McCormick's Restaurant and Lounge. The photo was taken on Halloween at night. The brick building is cast in shadows and carved pumkins line the roof top. Located at Routes 176 and 41, the restaurant was started by owner's grandparents and uncle in 1955. Anne McCoy and her mother Lois McCormick Sorenson, current owners, decided to close in 2009 because of the lack of customers. For decades, when Lake Bluff forbade the sale and consumption of liquor, McCormick's, in the unincorporated area, was the place to gather for a burger and a beer. Other short-lived eateries occupied the premises. On February 24, 2019, a fire engulfed the building and it was totally destroyed, including the furniture restoration and sales business that occupied the building at the time.

   McCormick's Restaurant at Halloween

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5. A black and white photo taken at the bar of McCormick's Restaurant and Lounge - the first Chamber of Commerce meeting. Located at Routes 176 and 41, the restaurant was started by owner's grandparents and uncle in 1955. Anne McCoy and her mother Lois McCormick Sorenson, current owners, decided to close in 2009 because of the lack of customers. For decades, when Lake Bluff forbade the sale and consumption of liquor, McCormick's, in the unincorporated area, was the place to gather for a burger and a beer. Other short-lived eateries occupied the premises. On February 24, 2019, a fire engulfed the building and it was totally destroyed, including the furniture restoration and sales business that occupied the building at the time.

   McCormick's Restaurant - bar

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6. A black and white photo taken in 1923 looking north east from the train station showing a restaurant along Sheridan Road with a Lunch sign out front. There is a barn behind the restaurant with a painted sign advertising the movie Robin Hood, played by Douglas Fairbanks. According to the 1924 telephone book there was F. H. Lunch Room at 614 Sheridan Road. In the foreground is a billboard with a hand pointing right, advertising Mrs. Tatar's lunch room down the street on East Scranton Avenue. In the 1917 phone book the name is spelled Tartar. This photo was taken as part of a Lake Bluff Improvement Study, 1923. See also Photo 528.

   600 Block of Sheridan Road

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7. 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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8. An address label for Clark Associates, located at 30 East Scranton Avenue, Lake Bluff.

   An address label for Clark Associates

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9. An article from the Pioneer Press titled Corner Store Owner Quits. After 25 years Bill Hansen, owner of Bill's Food Mart, 24 East Scranton Avenue, closed his store, "due to continued harassment and uncertainty of the future..." Hansen, 49 says the building is going to the one who comes up with the money. The Village Market, the tall two story building across the street from the current (2025) Post Office, is the oldest commercial building in the village. Its bricks were said to have come from the Cloes brickyard, located in the Birch Road area. This building was built for the new Helming's Grocery Store and Meat Market, which replaced an earlier frame building at the same location, that had been destroyed by fire, located on northwest corner of Scranton Avenue and Walnut Avenue, today 24 East Scranton Avenue.

   Corner Store Owner Quits

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10. An inkjet black and white image of McCormick's Reataurant ad Lounge, Circa 1961. Located at Routes 176 and 41, the restaurant was started by owner's grandparents and uncle in 1955. Anne McCoy and her mother Lois McCormick Sorenson, current owners, decided to close in 2009 because of the lack of customers. For decades, when Lake Bluff forbade the sale and consumption of liquor, McCormick's, in the unincorporated area, was the place to gather for a burger and a beer. Other short-lived eateries occupied the premises. On February 24, 2019, a fire engulfed the building and it was totally destroyed, including the furniture restoration and sales business that occupied the building at the time.

    McCormick's Restaurant at night

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11. 28 - 38 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. Built in 1925 by Chester Sankiewicz. The largest space, at the corner, was designed for a pharmacy. Before the brick building was erected this corner had been owned by J. C Merchant. Merchant purchased the land in the early 1900s and used the lumber from the old Grace Church building to erect the "Merchant Block". 28 - 38 East Center Avenue MLS Sheet dated 1951 and 1970.

    28 - 38 East Center Avenue

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12. 40 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. Village Hall, 40 East Center Avenue The Cornerstone for the building was laid February 7, 1905. The architect was Webster Tomlinson, the only partner of Frank Lloyd Wright ever had. The building was designed with space on the main floor for the Fire Dept., village clerk, the village marshall and 2 lock up cells. The tower, equipped to pull up and dry 50 foot lengths of fire hose, was removed in the 1930s because it was falling apart, and replaced in 1995. Lake Bluff Historic Landmark

    40 East Center Avenue

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13. 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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14. 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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15. A brochure presented by Bennett and Kahnweiler Associates - An undated color brochure presented by Bennett and Kahnweiler Associates highlighting the benefits of buying / leasing land in what was called Lake Bluff Business Center (Business Park) and later Carriage Way Shopping Center. The land available to develop at that time was 58 acres zoned office, research and light-industrial and located on Routes 41, 43 and 176, also known as Highway 41, Waukegan Road and Rockland Road.

    A brochure presented by Bennett and Kahnweiler Associates

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16. A brown paper bag from with rope handle from Voila

    A brown paper bag from with rope handle from Voila, a French antique store, co-owned by Susie McMurry and Liz Moffitt-Bermingham, and located at 53 East Scranton Avenue in Lake Bluff. The store has since closed.

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17. A brown paper bag with rope handle from Moonspun Gifts

    A brown paper bag with rope handle from MoonSpun Gifts, formerly located at 37 East Scranton Avenue "inside The Shops on Scranton", opened in May of 1998 and has since closed.

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18. A Business Card for Shady Acres Rest Farm - A Business Card for Shady Acres Rest Farm, located on 42A North of Route 176, was run by Mrs. Beverly Valkanet. This is the site of Hill Top Farm, later Hill Top Sanatorium a 42 acre wooded site - 502 North Waukegan Road, Lake Bluff. It is now the Sheridan at Green Oaks, a senior living facility.

    Business Card for Shady Acres Rest Farm

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19. A business card for The Attic and Cupboard - A 3.5" x 5.5" business card for The Attic and Cupboard located at 1 Oak Street, Lake Bluff, at the corner of Oak and East Center Avenue. The owners, Louise Kynoch and Clara Ryckoff, sold antiques and served lunch and dinner.

    A business card for The Attic and Cupboard

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20. A business card for The Daily Grind - A business card for The Daily Grind, which was owned and operated by Rick Harness and daughter Carrie Harness, was located at 600 Walnut and has since moved to Lake Forest.

    A business card for The Daily Grind

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21. A business card from Baytree National Bank and Trust - A business card from Baytree National Bank and Trust belonging to Donna Krzyzanowski. Baytree was located at 30 East Scranton Avenue then moved to 4 East Scranton Avenue, before it closed its doors in Lake Bluff.

    A business card from Baytree National Bank and Trust

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22. A business card from Peg Ann Kompany - A business card from Peg Ann Kompany located at 215 East Scranton Avenue. The store was owned and operated by Peg and Kurt Gronau and sold hand made bracelets, charms and other accessories.

    Peg Ann Kompany business card

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23. A business card from the Lake Bluff Hardware Store - A business card on paper that looks like wood from Lake Bluff Hardware Store, listing Peter Porett as President. Also on the card is a three inch ruler and the ServiStar logo. The address is 37 East Scranton Avenue.

    A business card from the Lake Bluff Hardware Store

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24. A business card from the Spice Merchants - A business card from the Spice Merchants, formerly located at 12 East Scranton Avenue. It was owned by Carman and Scott Gladden.

    A business card from the Spice Merchants

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25. A business card from Voila - A business card from Voila. The store was co-owned by Susie McMurray and Liz Moffitt-Bermhingham and sold French Antiques. It was located at 53 East Scranton Avenue.

    A business card from Voila

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26. 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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27. A color menu from Pastapalooza - A color menu from Pastapalooza, an Italian restaurant formerly located at 20 East Scranton Avenue. The restaurant opened there in April 2013 and has since closed. The restaurant was owned and operated by Lake Forest resident Mike Moore.

    A color menu from Pastapalooza

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28. A color paper menu for the Noodle Bar - A color paper menu for the Noodle Bar, formerly located at 20 East Scranton Avenue. The restaurant opened in the Fall of 2009 and has since closed. It was owned by Richard Bentsen, who died May 2, 2013.

    A color paper menu for the Noodle Bar

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29. A color photo of a collapsed building on East Scranton Avenue - A color photo of the collapsed building on East Scranton Avenue taken from the parking lot. The photo shows the interior of the building, with the original brick west wall and white aluminum sided addition in the rear. The article, see Doc 4056 in this Catalog, states that "A construction project next to the two-story concrete building at 37 East Center Avenue may have weakened the west wall, causing it to buckle. One of the businesses that was displaced was Pegg Ann Kompany, owned and managed by Kurt Gronau and Peg Gronau.

    A collapsed building on East Scranton Avenue

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30. A color photo of McCormick's Restaurant in winter - A copy of a color photo of McCormick's Restaurant and Lounge during winter. Located at Routes 176 and 41, the restaurant was started by Anne McCoy's grandparents and uncle in 1955. Anne McCoy and her mother Lois McCormick Sorenson current owners, decided to close in 2009 because of the lack of customers. For decades, when Lake Bluff forbade the sale and consumption of liquor, McCormick's, in the unincorporated area, was the place to gather for a burger and a beer. Other short-lived eateries occupied the premises. On February 24, 2019, a fire engulfed the building and it was totally destroyed, including the furniture restoration and sales business that occupied the building at the time.

    A color photo of McCormick's Restaurant in winter

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31. A color photo of the south side of east Scranton Avenue - A color photo of the south side of east Scranton Avenue showing the wood three sided enclosure with benches, and the Lake Bluff Hardware Store at 37 East Scranton Avenue and beyond. The street is vacant and covered in snow.

    Uptown Lake Bluff in winter

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32. A color photo of the south side of east Scranton Avenue - A color photo of the south side of east Scranton Avenue with cars in front of the buildings.

    A color photo of the south side of east Scranton Avenue

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33. A color photo of White's Variety Store - A color photo of White's Variety Store with signs saying 20 percent of sales. The store was located at 107 East Scranton Avenue and owned and managed by Ralph White. There are two teenagers in the doorway.

    A color photo of White's Variety Store

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34. 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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35. A color photo showing the outside of the Noodle Bar - An inkjet print of a color photo showing the outside of the Noodle Bar, formerly located at 20 East Scranton Avenue. It was owned by Richard Bentsen, who died May 2, 2013.

    A color photo showing the outside of the Noodle Bar

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36. A copy of a photo or postcard of the Merchant block - A copy of a photo or postcard of the Merchant block, named for its owner, J. C Merchant. Dating to about 1902, it was built with lumber from the Grace Methodist Church that was torn down because it had been erected in the public right-of-way. The Merchant Block was destroyed by fire in 1917, even though the fire department was located next door in the village hall.

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37. 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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38. A faded black and white Polaroid photo of the Sankiewicz block - A faded black and white Polaroid photo of the Sankiewicz block, circa 1975.

    A faded black and white Polaroid photo of the Sankiewicz block

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39. A faded black and white Polaroid photo of the west side Sankiewicz block - A faded black and white Polaroid photo of the west side Sankiewicz block, circa 1975.

    A faded black and white Polaroid photo of the Sankiewicz block

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40. A flier announcing the grand opening of Baytree National Bank and Trust on December 19, 2002 - A flier announcing the grand opening of Baytree National Bank and Trust on December 19, 2002. Baytree National Bank and Trust was located at 30 East Scranton Avenue then moved to 4 East Scranton Avenue, before it closed its doors in Lake Bluff. The cover of the flier is of uptown Lake Bluff, Circa 1910. It shows the wood post office and barn to its left. This location is 4 East Scranton Avenue

    A flier announcing the grand opening of Baytree National Bank and Trust on

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41. A flier for The First National Bank of Lake Bluff - A flier for The First National Bank of Lake Bluff describing the benefits of the bank as well as a floor plan. The First National Bank of Lake Bluff opened April 15, 1965 in a leased building at 30 East Scranton Avenue and moved to 120 East Scranton Avenue in 1972. This building later served as the location of Northern Trust Bank and PNC Bank, before it was demolished in June, 2025.

    A flier for The First National Bank of Lake Bluff

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42. A general letter to Prospective Shareholders of The First National Bank of Lake Bluff - A general letter to Prospective Shareholders of The First National Bank of Lake Bluff announcing that the members of the Organization Committee of The FNBLB has been given permission by the Comptroller of the Currency to organize under the name of The First National Bank of Lake Bluff. the letter outlines how The FNBLK will share Directors and Officers between the two banks, and what role they have in the LB bank. The First National Bank of Lake Bluff opened April 15, 1965 in a leased building at 30 East Scranton Avenue and moved to 120 East Scranton Avenue in 1972. This building later served as the location of Northern Trust Bank and PNC Bank, before it was demolished in June, 2025.

    A general letter to Prospective Shareholders of The First National Bank of

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43. A Green flier announcing the grand opening of Moonspun Gifts - A Green flier announcing the grand opening of Moonspun Gifts on May 1st and 2nd, 1998. Formerly located at 37 East Scranton Avenue "inside The Shops on Scranton" the shop was owned by Chris Moses and has since closed.

    A Green flier announcing the grand opening of Moonspun Gifts

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44. A history of Buehler International - A 36 page Xerox brochure providing a history of Buehler International 1936 - 1991. Buehler is a supplier of metallographic sample preparation and analysis instruments, located at 41 South Waukegan Road.

    A history of Buehler International

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45. A letter from Christ Kamberos president and CEO of Treasure Island Foods - A letter from Christ Kamberos president and CEO of Treasure Island Foods, Inc. informing the public they are closing the doors at the store located in the Business Park at Carriage Way Shopping Center, 201 South Waukegan Road, on September 27, 1999.

    A letter from Christ Kamberos president and CEO of Treasure Island Foods

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46. A letter from Negaunee State Bank cashier Thomas Pascoe - A letter on a blank sheet of paper from the cashier at the Negaunee State Bank Thomas Pascoe, responding to Willis Crane's letter, December 12, 1928 regarding the five hundred dollar ($500) check he sent the bank. Pascoe says he credited the account. "However, such was not the case or your instruction. We enclose herewith Cashier's Check to your order for the amount, which we have charged against the $500."

    A letter from Negaunee State Bank cashier Thomas Pascoe

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47. A letter from Willis Crane to the Negaunee State Bank cashier, Thomas Pascoe - A letter from Willis Crane to the Negaunee State Bank cashier, Thomas Pascoe, asking Pascoe to buy stock shares : "Wish you would subscribe for 400 shares of United Corporation - common when issued - as I understand it, you don't have to pay for it until issued. Look for a small boom in shares, signed by Crane.

    A letter from Willis Crane to the Negaunee State Bank cashier, Thomas Pasco

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48. A letter from Willis Crane to Thomas Pascoe, cashier at Negaunee State Bank - A letter from Willis Crane to Thomas Pascoe, cashier at Negaunee State Bank, sending a check from Brule Company for April royalty asking Pascoe to credit his account. Crane then asks "How about trading for 150 General Gas and Electric of Delaware about $18 on the New York Board. The letter continues to discuss other trades and companies.

    A letter from Willis Crane to Thomas Pascoe, cashier at Negaunee State Bank

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49. A letter to Dorothy and Elmer Vliet - A letter to Dorothy and Elmer Vliet from The Lake Bluff National Bank of Lake Bluff from President J. R. Shoulberg thanking them for being a member of the bank and reporting that the bank has almost $2,000,000 (two million dollars) in assets in the first year of operation. The First National Bank of Lake Bluff opened April 15, 1965 in a leased building at 30 East Scranton Avenue and moved to 120 East Scranton Avenue in 1972. This building later served as the location of Northern Trust Bank and PNC Bank, before it was demolished in June, 2025.

    A letter to Dorothy and Elmer Vliet

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50. A letter to Elmer Vliet from J. R. Soulberg - A letter to Elmer Vliet from J. R. Soulberg, president of The First National Bank of Lake Forest, thanking Vliet for his interest opening a National Bank in Lake Bluff. Attached to the letter is a second letter signed by W. Eugene Danneberg of Mid-West National Bank of Lake Forest (located at 1811 Sheridan Road, North Chicago), stating the need for an additional banking facility in Lake Forest. The second letter describes the capitalization structure and stock sales for the new bank. The First National Bank of Lake Bluff opened April 15, 1965 in a leased building at 30 East Scranton Avenue and moved to 120 East Scranton Avenue in 1972. This building later served as the location of Northern Trust Bank and PNC Bank, before it was demolished in June, 2025.

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