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1. 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.

   Record Type: Photo

   
2. Fire dept wagon 1911 - 1911 Fourth of July parade with chemical wagon for Fire Dept.and hose cart pulled by horses. Chief Charles Helming standing off to the left of the wagon

   parade wagon 1911

   Record Type: Photo

   
3. The train station and the Benida - A reproduced photo of the 1900 Circa Lake Bluff train station showing the depot hack Benida with two white horses in front. The train station was designed by Charles Sumner Frost, son-in-law of the owner of the railroad. It was built, at this new location, in 1904 and was renovated in 1979. It is quite similar to other North Shore railway stations with a hip roof and brick and stone exterior. The first railroad cam through Lake Bluff in 1855.

   The train station and the Benida

   Record Type: Photo

   
4. Thirteen Hunts in Ireland February 13 to March 13, 1948 - Linn, Lucy Blair

   1949

   Record Type: Library