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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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   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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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 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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5. 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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6. 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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7. 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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8. 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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9. A list of counterdoses for the home provided by the Lake Bluff Pharmacy - A list of counterdoses for the home provided by the Lake Bluff Pharmacy located at 100 East Scranton Avenue. The pharmacist was Howie Willms.

   A list of counterdoses for the home provided by the LB Pharmacy

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10. A list of Lake Bluff businesses from the 1920s - 1950s. - A list of Lake Bluff uptown businesses and their locations from the 1920s - 1950s, compiled by Janet Nelson and Kathleen O'Hara. This document was sent out to various organizations, like the Lake Forest / Lake Bluff Senior Center, asking people to contribute to the list.

    A list of Lake Bluff businesses from the 1920s - 1950s.

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11. Article on Howard Willms - Short article in the Lake Bluff Review about Howard Willms, owner of the Lake Bluff Pharmacy. According to the article, "He retains a small-town flavor in his store, and yet is highly professional."

    Article on Howard Willms

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12. A silent movie created by Archie Bowen in 1934. - First of two silent movies created by George Bowen, AKA Archie Bowen. Bowen created American Legion films of Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Waukegan, and New York between 1934 and 1937 and took photos of the Beach in the mid 1940s, both of have been digitized.

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13. Assorted handwritten notes about the location of various businesses - Assorted handwritten notes of various sizes regarding the location of various businesses in and around Lake Bluff, including Uptown, Carriage Way According to one page there was a restaurant owned by Teresa Jansz at 611 Sheridan Road in 1934 (The 1938 phone book lists a John Jansz owning a Tavern on Rockland Road); another restaurant at 8 East North Avenue in 1938 owned by Gus (Gustave) Kershner. Gus Kershner also lived there at the time, according to the phone book, (which did not mention the restaurant under his name). Ernest Wade had a grocery store at 34 East Center Avenue. According to Helen (Kennedy) Rose, her father, John Kennedy, owned a Nash automobile agency located at 709 Sheridan Road, where Ragsdale is currently located.

    Assorted handwritten notes about the location of various businesses

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14. A thermometer from Lake Bluff Pharmacy

    A gray thermometer and plastic holder that reads Lake Bluff Pharmacy. The thermometer does not list an address on the holder. It may be from the second pharmacy which was a brick single story building that replaced the old pharmacy owned and operated by Graham Munch. When Munch retired, he sold his business to his assistant, Howard Willms, who constructed a brick building just east of the earlier frame building. The brick pharmacy remained...

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15. A vacant lot on Scranton - A series of nine color photographs showing an existing vacant lot uptown on East Scranton Avenue. A backhoe is in several shots, as is the Lake Bluff Finer Foods store. The site of what is today a dry cleaners.

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16. Bookmark for Library and Pharmacy

    A bookmark with advertisement for the Lake Bluff Library and the Lake Bluff Pharmacy. The library ad lists its address as 40 East Scranton Avenue, the site of Graham Munch's old Lake Bluff Pharmacy. Ann Beck is the librarian. The listing is sponsored by pharmacist Howie Willms. His pharmacy was located next to the library at 100 East Scranton Avenue

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17. Demolition of old Lake Bluff Public Library - A color photograph showing the demolition of the old Lake Bluff Public Library. Formerly the Lake Bluff Pharmacy, 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.

    Demolition of old Lake Bluff Public Library

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18. Demolition of old Lake Bluff Public Library - A color photograph showing the demolition of the old Lake Bluff Public Library. Formerly the Lake Bluff Pharmacy, 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.

    Demolition of old Lake Bluff Public Library

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19. Desk Blotter from Lake Bluff Pharmacy - A desk blotter from Lake Bluff Pharmacy at 40 East Scranton Avenue, advertising the store and Wampole's Creo-terpin Compound. The front of the blotter has birds on it and is peach colored and the back is pink. 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.

    Desk Blotter from Lake Bluff Pharmacy

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20. Early photo of Lake Bluff Pharmacy - A copy of an early photo of Lake Bluff Pharmacy. 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.

    Early photo of Lake Bluff Pharmacy

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21. Florence Higgins and Nancy Cowell in the library - Two color photographs of Florence Higgins and Nancy Crowell in the old Lake Bluff Public Library at 40 East Scranton Avenue. Both images are identical.

    Florence Higgins and Nancy Cowell in the library

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22. Florence Higgins watering plants in the library - A color photograph of Florence Higgins watering plants in the old library.

    Florence Higgins watering plants in the library

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23. Food Sanitation and Restaurant and Food Store Ordinance Enforcement Report - Food Sanitation and Restaurant and Food Store Ordinance Enforcement Report (1) Enforcement Report mentions White Food Store and Bill's Dairy Store (2) Enforcement Report mentions Village Korner Drug, Wades Grocery, A&P Foods, the Lake Bluff Pharmacy, White Food Store, and Bill's Dairy Store.

    Doc 2466

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24. Food Sanitation and Restaurant and Food Store Ordinance Enforcement Report - Food Sanitation and Restaurant and Food Store Ordinance Enforcement Report Report discusses the Lake Bluff Pharmacy and Bill's Dairy Store

    Doc 2463

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25. Front view of Lake Bluff Pharmacy - A front view of the Lake Bluff Pharmacy and a large sign announcing the new home of the pharmacy. 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, which is advertised on the sign. The brick pharmacy remained in that location until the mid-1970s, when Willms built a brand-newtwo-story pharmacy on the site of the original drugstore, which had been torn down after the library moved to 123 East Scranton Avenue in 1975. 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.

    Front view of Lake Bluff Phamracy

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26. Graham Munch - Black and white photo of Graham Munch seated at his desk. Munch was the pharmacist at the drugstore at 40 East Scranton Avenue. He donated the downstairs of the building to the Lake Bluff Library in 1958.

    Graham Munch at his desk

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27. Graham Munch - Black and white photo of Graham Munch taken July 25,1956 in Oldenburg, Germany. Munch was the pharmacist at 40 East Scranton Avenue. He donated the downstairs of the pharmacy building to Lake Bluff Library in 1958. This photo showing Much's profile, was taken in Oldenburg, Germany

    Graham Munch

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28. Graham Munch - Black and white photo of Graham Munch the pharmacist, who owned the pharmacy at 40 East Scranton Avenue.

    Graham Munch

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29. Graham Munch - Black and white photo of the metal sign that hung outside the Library / Pharmacy, in memory of Graham Munch, by the Friends of the library. Munch was the pharmacist at the drugstore at 40 East Scranton Avenue, which he donated the first floor of the building to the Lake Bluff Library in 1958.

    Graham Munch memorial sign

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30. Graham Munch - Color photo Christmas card of Graham Munch. Munch was the pharmacist at the drugstore at 40 East Scranton Avenue; he donated the first floor of the Pharmacy to the Lake Bluff Library in 1958.

    Graham Munch

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31. Graham Munch - Typed biography about Graham Munch who owned a pharmacy at 40 East Scranton Avenue which served as his residence and business from 1924 to 1958. In 1958 Munch donated the building to the Lake Bluff Library on the condition that he retain his residence onthe second floor for the remainder of his life. Munch died only a few months later, on December 8, 1958. Also included is a letter to the Lake Forester from Daniel Riley McMaster citing Graham Munch as the Friendliest Person in Town, dated March 4, 1954.

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32. Graham Munch pharmacy, circa 1938 - A black and white photo of Lake Bluff Pharmacy, circa 1938. The drugstore was located at 40 East Center Avenue. The photo was taken in winter showing a car and snow on the ground. The pharmacy at the time was a one and a half story building.

    Graham Munch pharmacy, circa 1938

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33. G. W. Munch Pharmacy - Graham W. Munch Pharmacy. Later became the Lake Bluff Public Library on the first floor, and Munch continued to live on the second floor.

    G. W. Munch Pharmacy

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34. Howie Willms inside of the original Lake Bluff Pharmacy - A faded color photo showing Howie Willms inside of the original Lake Bluff Pharmacy. The image shows a man and a small boy in front of the counter. 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.

    Howie Willms inside of the original Lake Bluff Pharmacy

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35. Inside of the original Lake Bluff Pharmacy - A faded color photo of the 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.

    Inside of the original Lake Bluff Pharmacy

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36. Lake Bluff pharmacy - A color 8 x 10 photo taken January 1, 1966 showing the north side of the 100 block of East Scranton Avenue, looking west. Visible are the Lake Bluff Pharmacy, which was located at 100 East Scranton Avenue, to the train station on Sheridan Road.

    Lake Bluff pharmacy

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37. Lake Bluff Pharmacy - A color photo of the brick single story Lake Bluff Pharmacy, which replaced the old pharmacy owned and operated by Graham Munch. 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. 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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38. Lake Bluff Pharmacy - Black & White glossy photo of Lake Bluff Pharmacy mid 1960s. Graham Munch owned and operated his pharmacy next door, at 40 East Scranton Avenue, in a wood building that later served as the Lake Library in 1959. Munch continued to live upstairs until his death. When Graham Munch retired, he sold his business to his assistant, Howard Willms, who built this new brick building just east of the Munch residence, to house the Lake Bluff Pharmacy, located at 100 East Scranton Avenue. The store remained at that location until the mid-1970s, when Willms built a brand-new building on the site of the original pharmacy. The new Lake Buff Pharmacy closed in the late 1990s, and other businesses now occupy both buildings.

    Postcard #130 Lake Bluff Pharmacy

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39. Lake Bluff Pharmacy - Two color photos showing the east corner of the Lake Bluff Pharmacy, a few cars along the street and the Harlan apartment building to the east. Also visible is a sign for Luich's Ice Cream. 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 building on the site of the original 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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40. Lake Bluff Pharmacy building - A color photograph of the Lake Bluff Pharmacy building before it became the Lake Bluff Public Library. 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.

    Lake Bluff Pharmacy building

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41. Lake Bluff Pharmacy with a black car in front - A faded color photo showing the Lake Bluff Pharmacy with a black car in front and the start of construction of the new pharmacy to the east. 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 with a black car in front

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42. Lake Bluff Pharmacy with a red car in the driveway - A faded color photo of the Lake Bluff Pharmacy with a red car in the driveway and a vacant lot to the east. 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 with a red car in the driveway

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43. Lake Bluff Public Library - Black & White photograph of the building that housed the Public Library before the library was moved to a new building at 123 East Scranton Avenue in 1975. The building in the photo was owned by Graham Munch a pharmacist. He lived there and operated a pharmacy and ice cream shop until 1958 when he sold the business to Howard Willms and donated the building to the village to use as a library. Mr. Munch continued to live in the building, on the second floor until his death. The white cottage was located at 40 East Scranton Avenue.

    Postcard #156 Lake Bluff Public Library

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44. Lake Bluff Public Library - Two photographs of the Lake Bluff Public Library. Formerly the Lake Bluff Pharmacy, 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.

    Lake Bluff Public Library

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45. Lake Bluff Taking on a Modern Look - An article from the Pioneer Press titled Lake Bluff Taking on a Modern Look shows an image of the new Professional Building on East Scranton Avenue and talks about the development of Lake Bluff and the many improvements to the town in the 1970s.

    Lake Bluff Taking on a Modern Look

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46. Library appraisal - A one page appraisal of the library building located at 40 East Scranton Avenue by The First Appraisal Company, giving a total value to the structure of $26,000 including depreciation. Listed in the appraisal is the type of material of the building and gives the "remodeled first floor" as being over 45 years old at the time of the appraisal in 1958. Included with the appraisal are two photographs taken at the time and are labeled in this catalog as LibPhoto 1 and LibPhoto 2. Munch donated the building to the library, with the understanding that he would live on the second floor.

    Library Appraisal 1

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47. Library bookmark - Two bookmarks giving the address of the library as 40 E. Scranton and the Lake Bluff Pharmacy at 100 Scranton.

    Library bookmark

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48. Library in winter - Black & White photograph of the building that housed the Public Library before the library was moved to a new building at 123 East Scranton Avenue in 1975. The building in the photo was owned by Graham Munch a pharmacist. He lived there and operated a pharmacy and ice cream place until 1958 when he sold the business to Howard Willms and donated the building to the village to use as a library. Mr. Munch continued to live in the building until his death in 1958. The white cottage was located at 40 East Scranton Avenue.

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49. Munch's old Lake Bluff Pharmacy - A color photo circa mid 1950s showing the east side of Lake Bluff Pharmacy and vacant lots adjacent. 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 building on the site of the original 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 color photo showing the east half of Lake Bluff Pharmacy

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50. Old Lake Bluff Library - The old Lake Bluff Public Library. The library was located in the old pharmacy building where previously Graham Munch worked. When the Library moved in, Munch continued to live on the second floor.

    Old Lake County Library

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