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1. Fire Chief Thomas Evert.

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2. 2009 Highlights - Museum highlights and achievements for 2009.

   2009 Highlights

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3. Alvan Malsch's Obituary - Lake Bluff Fire Department Deputy Chief Alvan Malsch's obituary, clipped from an unknown newspaper source.

   Alvan Malsch's Obituary

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4. Certification of Appreciation - Original copy of E. Kenny Harlan's Certification of Appreciation presented by the Village in 1984 for "years of dedicated service" as a volunteer fireman for the Lake Bluff Fire Department. Grandson of Earl "Red" Harlan.

   Certification of Appreciation

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5. Deputy Chief Alvan Malsch - Description of Deputy Chief Alvan Malsch's contributions and achievements with the Lake Bluff Fire Department during his 54 year career, such as being the first Life Member.

   Deputy Chief Alvan Malsch

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6. Fire Chief Thomas Evert - Fire Chief Thomas Evert in the 4th of July Parade, 1966.

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7. Fire Chief Thomas Evert. - Fire Chief Thomas Evert. Left ?

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8. 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

   fire dept parade wagon 1911

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9. Lake Bluff Fire Department - A video featuring the Lake Bluff Fire Department

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10. Lake Bluff Fire Fighters Village Hall Policeman - Black & White photograph of the Village's police and fire vehicles. This photograph was also enlarged and used in the Vliet museum's exhibits. A note on back of card states that the motorcycle was the Villages first motorized vehicle. Before 1929 the Police Dept. used a bicycle. The policeman on the motorcycle is Eugene Spaid and the firefighter in the white coat and fire hat is Chief Charles Helming.

    Postcard #160 Lake Bluff Fire Fighters

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11. 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

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12. William Hart's Obituary - William "Bill" Hart's obituary clipped from the September 30th, 2018 Chicago Tribune newspaper. Along with many other accomplishments and achievements, Bill served as Captain at the Lake Bluff Fire department for 30 years.

    William Hart's Obituary

    Record Type: Archive