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1. Top half of the front page of the Lake Bluff review for October 15, 1915. The paper announces the birthday party of Sarah Wheeler, which was held in her home on Sylvan Road next door to the Colonial Inn. Also mentioned: Woman's Club held their first meeting of the season; the Village Board held a special meeting to consider the construction of a bridge over the south ravine of Sheridan (Moffett) Road.

   The Lake Bluff Review October 15, 1915

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2. A faded black and white Polaroid photo of the 700 block of Sheridan Road - A faded black and white Polaroid photo of the 700 block of Sheridan Road taken in the mid 1970s.

   A faded black and white Polaroid photo of the 700 block of Sheridan Road

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3. Agreement Between Stanley G. Cutler and James S. Harvey and the President and Board of Trustees of Lake Bluff - Agreement Between Stanley G. Cutler and James S. Harvey and the President and Board of Trustees of Lake Bluff about all the work need to complete the bridge built across the ravine on Sheridan Road and connecting Ravine Avenue.

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4. 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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5. An audio tape interview with Ed Muto - In 1983 Catherine Shively interviewed several longtime Lake Bluff residents using an audio tape recorder. This interview is with Ed Muto

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6. An audio tape interview with Kenneth Masonick - In 1983 Catherine Shively interviewed several longtime Lake Bluff residents using an audio tape recorder. This interview is with Kenneth Masonick

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7. Annual Report of the Park Committee - Annual Report of the Park Committee, submitted by Elmer Vliet, discuses which green spaces in the Village were seeded and graded, sodded, and what areas still need those treatments.

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8. An Ordinance Authorizing the Construction of a Bridge Over the South Ravine on Sheridan Road - An Ordinance authorizing the construction of a bridge over the South Ravine on Sheridan Road; the issuance of bonds therefor[e], and providing a definite tax levy for the payment of interest on said bonds and refunding the principal as same shall become due.

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9. Blueprint of Sheridan Road Bridge - Blueprint of Sheridan Road Highway Bridge by Lurie Concrete Products Co., Cast Stone Hand Railing by Modern Engineering and Construction Co., Drawn by E.W.L.

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10. Blueprints for Bridge at Sheridan Road and Truesdale Avenue - Blueprints for Bridge at Sheridan Road and Truesdale Avenue, submitted by Van Wagenen Alling, of Alling Construction Co.

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11. Blueprints for Bridge on Sheridan Road - Blueprints for proposed Steel Highway Bridge over Ravine on Sheridan Road

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12. Blueprints for Steel Highway Bridge - Blueprints for a proposed Steel Highway Bridge at Sheridan Road with a concrete floor

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13. Check for Services Rendered - Check to the Great Lakes Auxiliary, Naval Relief Society for materials furnished for wooden bridge at Sheridan Road, for the amount of $3789.51.

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14. Civil War hero's statue overlooks start Sheridan Road - Newspaper article from the North Chicago Tribune titled: Civil War hero's statue overlooks start Sheridan Road.

    Civil War hero's statue overlooks start Sheridan Road

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15. Concrete Specifications Sheridan Road Bridge - Specifications for Concrete Work for Bridge at Sheridan Road - Agreement between President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Lake Bluff and the Modern Engineering and Construction Company. Specifications Includes: - Concrete Mixing and Placing - Cement - Water - Sand - Screened Gravel - Crushed Stone - Class "A" Concrete - Reinforced Steel - Forms - Loadings for Floors on Steel Bridges - Time Limit - Progress of the Work - Protection of the Work - Completion of Contract - Assignment of Contract - Responsibility for Accidents - Liability Insurance

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16. Contract for the Improvement of Sheridan Road Through the Cloes Property. - Contract for the Improvement of Sheridan Road Through the Cloes Property. In which Willian Hoffman agrees to do all necessary labor runnin across the "Cloes Property" for the sum of $425.

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17. East School - A black and white photo of taken in 1938 of East School taken from Sheridan Road. It shows houses on Sheridan Place and behind the school. It was used as part of the 1938 Village Improvement Study.

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18. Estimate from Andrew Ryckman to William Vanderkloot - Estimate from Andrew Ryckman to William Vanderkloot proposing to furnish all material and labor for the arches on the Sheridan Road Bridge for $2684.

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19. Estimate to the Village Board of Lake Bluff from Fred Clow - Handwritten Letter to the Village Board of Lake Bluff from Fred Clow providing an Estimate for services to install a concrete floor and nails for the bridge on Sheridan Road for $2886.61.

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20. Final Voucher - A Final Voucher properly certified has been submitted and on motion - for the curbing, grading, paving and improving a system of streets. Including: - Center Avenue - Oak Avenue - Evanston Avenue - Glen Avenue - Gurney Avenue - Harris Avenue - Sheridan Road - Maple Avenue - Simpson Avenue - Sunrise Avenue

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21. G. L. Blanchard Co. receipt - A G. L. Blanchard Co. receipt given to William Foster of 713 East Prospect for 2000 # of Coke for a charge of $26 paid February 26, 1929. The Blanchard Company was based in Lake Forest and had a branch yard at 755 Sheridan Road. The Company was owned by George Blanchard. The 1924 Lake Bluff phone book lists Blanchard as a feed store.

    G. L. Blanchard Co. receipt

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22. Handwritten Notecard about Bridge - Handwritten Notecard containing information about the Bridge at Sheridan Road as it was being constructed.

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23. 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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24. Lake Bluff Villager - William Biesel and family moved from 711 East Prospect Avenue to the house at 548 East Scranton Avenue. There was discussion concerning the acquisition by the Park Board of a part of the Gurnee property on Sheridan Road, the last remaining parcel of land necessary to the completion of the Sheridan road park plan.

    Lake Bluff Villager

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25. Lake Forest News - Lake Forest News - PURCHASE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL. The land was purchased from Mrs. Fred Hayner and will be used for future growth of the Lake Forest high school system. The property is located on Sheridan Road near Spruce Avenue

    Lake Forest News

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26. Letter from A.F. Beaubien to Modern Engineering and Construction Co. - Letter from A.F. Beaubien to Modern Engineering and Construction Co. giving them notice of the following: they are to comply with the contract and specifications for the cement work on the Sheridan Road Bridge, especially Section 13. They are also expected to increase their equipment and employ additional labor if the work is not going as fast as it should.

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27. Letter from F.R. Muller to William Vanderkloot - Letter from F.R. Muller to William Vanderkloot enclosing a estimate from P.W. Galloway for work on the Sheridan Road Bridge. Estimate from P.W. Galloway is $1450 for concrete work.

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28. Letter from James S Harvey Jr. to the Village Board - Letter from James S Harvey Jr., of Modern Engineering and Construction Co., to the Village Board providing them an estimate of the cost of completing Sheridan Road Bridge. Included is the work needed to be done, quantity of items, and cost per item.

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29. Letter from Robert C. Davis to Village Residents - Letter from Robert C. Davis to Village Residents regarding the proposed street improvements on Blodgett Avenue, outlining what is going on with the improvements.

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30. Letter from Stanley G. Cutler to the Village of Lake Bluff - Letter from Stanley G. Cutler, of Modern Engineering and Construction Co., to the Village of Lake Bluff regarding the closure of traffic to the Sheridan Road Bridge for about three days to do patching under the bridge's arches.

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31. Letter from the Modern Engineering and Construction Company to the President and Board of Trustees - Letter from the Modern Engineering and Construction Company to the President and Board of Trustees discussing their contract.

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32. Letter From Village of Lake Bluff to Margaret Williams - Letter From Village of Lake Bluff to Margaret Williams regarding the extension of Oak Terrace

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33. Letter from William Conchran to the Kenwood Bridge Company - Letter from William Conchran to the Kenwood Bridge Company accepting their proposal to furnish and erect the structural steel for the Bridge over Ravine at Sheridan Road for the sum of $2,899.

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34. Letters About Additional Costs to Finish Sheridan Road Bridge - Letters About Additional Costs to Finish Sheridan Road Bridge (1) Letter from E.M. Lurie, of Lurie Concrete Products Co., to James S. Harvey Jr., of Modern Engineering and Construction Co., confirming their prior conversation about the priced quote of $930. (2) Letter from E.M. Lurie, of Lurie Concrete Products Co., to Modern Engineering and Construction Co., agreeing to furnishing all concrete work on the bridge crossing the ravine on Sheridan Road for $940, per their recent conversation. The letter then goes into detail on how all work will then be completed. (3) Letter from James S. Harvey Jr., of Modern Engineer and Construction Co., to William F. Cochran, agreeing to furnishing and place railings on the Sheridan Road Bridge for the additional sum of $380. Additionally, Harvey agrees to furnish and set in place two bronze tablets for the sum of $55.

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35. Letters about Bonds and Waivers of Lien - Letters about Bonds and Waivers of Lien (1) Waiver of Lien, Whereas, the undersign, The Garden City Sand Co., has been employed by Lurie Concrete Products to furnish Cement and White Sand for the building known as Sheridan Road Bridge in Lake Bluff, ILL. (2) Waiver of Lien, Whereas, the undersign, Producers Material Co., has been employed by Lurie Concrete Products to furnish Crushed Stone for the building known as Sheridan Road Bridge in Lake Bluff, ILL. (3) Waiver of Lien, Whereas, the undersign, Lurie Concrete Products Co., has been employed by Modern Engineering and Construction Co., to furnish Concrete Railing and Miscellaneous Concrete Work for the building known as Sheridan Road Bridge in Lake Bluff, ILL. (4) Waiver of Lien, Whereas, the undersign, Modern Engineering and Construction Co., has been employed by Village of Lake Bluff, Ill., to furnish Concrete Deck, Sidewalk, and Handrails for the building known as Sheridan Road Bridge in Lake Bluff, ILL. (5) Letter from Stanley G. Cutler, of Modern Engineering and Construction Co., to William F. Cochran detailing Bonds and Waiver of Lien from Lurie Concrete Products Co. (6) Letter from Stanley G. Cutler, of Modern Engineering and Construction Co., to the Village of Lake Bluff enclosing the Bond of the Lurie Concrete Products (7) Letter discussing that Stanley G. Cutler, James S. Harvey Jr. and Olney J. Dean bond themselves to the Village of Lake Bluff to put the sidewalk of the Sheridan Road Bridge. (8) Letter from Stanley G. Cutler and James S. Harvey Jr., of Modern Engineering and Construction Co., enclosing the bond of the Lurie Concrete Products guaranteeing the railing of the Sheridan Road Bridge.

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36. Letters Between the Village of Lake Bluff and the Kenwood Bridge Company - Letters Between the Village of Lake Bluff and the Kenwood Bridge Company (1) Letter to William F. Cochran from Paul Willis, of Kenwood Bridge Company, submitting his company's proposal for the Bridge over Ravine at Sheridan Road for a sum of $2899. (2) Letter from William F. Cochran to Kenwood Bridge Company, accepting their proposal to erect structural steel for the Bridge over Ravine at Sheridan Road. (3) Letter from Anthony Bennett, of Kenwood Bridge Company, to William F. Cochran acknowledging receipt of his letter and accepting their proposition for Structural Steelwork.

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37. Letters Between Village Hall and the Modern Engineering and Construction Co. - Letters Between Village Hall and the Modern Engineering and Construction Co. (1) Letter from James S. Harvey Jr, of Modern Engineering and Construction Co., to the Village of Lake Bluff submitting his company's bid on the concrete work in connection with the bridge deck for the Sheridan Road Bridge. They submitted three options, two were priced at $1440 and one was $1400. (2) Letter William Cochran to Modern Engineering and Construction Co., stating they conditionally accept their proposal No. 2 for Sheridan Road Bridge for $1440. (3) Letter from Stanley G. Cutler, of Modern Engineering and Construction Co., stating they received Cochran's letter of conditional acceptance and will be glad to execute any form of contact that they can find agreeable.

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38. Letters From Robert McClory to Frank Denison - Letters From Robert McClory to Frank Denison (1) Letter detailing the Village Board is not granting permission for use of Scranton Ave. (2) Letter detailing the Village Board has granted permission to block off Scranton Ave from Sheridan Road to Bill's Dairy Store

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39. Letters from Stanley G. Cutler to the Village of Lake Bluff - Letters from Stanley G. Cutler, of Modern Engineering and Construction Co., to the Village of Lake Bluff. (1) Regarding a payment desired by the Lurie Concrete Products Co., for their railing subcontract on the Sheridan Road Bridge. (2) Detailing a statement of accounts for the Sheridan Road Bridge.

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40. Letters from Walter Dalitsch to Edward Burkill - Letters from Walter Dalitsch to Edward Burkill 1) Letter from Walter Dalitsch to Edward Burkill asking for help with the large number of dogs roaming the village that are destructive and diseased and the excessive growth of ragweed on the uncultivated plots of grounds east of Sheridan Road. 2) Letter from Walter Dalitsch to Edward Burkill regarding the excessive growth of ragweed in the town, in which he did not get a reply for in his last letter dated July 28, 1944. Dalitsch states that there be some civic pride in the town and then when the Village is called upon it should handle the problem

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41. Letters Regarding an $800 Check for Sheridan Road Bridge - Letters Regarding an $800 Check for Sheridan Road Bridge (1) Letter from A.F. Beaubien, Attorney for Village of Lake Bluff, to Modern Engineering and Construction Co., regarding giving them a $800 check for their contract for the bridge on Sheridan Road. There is also a handwritten response from Stanley G. Cutler, Modern Engineering and Construction Co., on the bottom of this letter reading: "We accept the check under the conditions above waived" (2) Handwritten Note from Stanley G. Cutler, of Modern Engineering and Construction Co., detailing a special meeting of the Village Board on December 30, 1915 where they passed several resolutions. Mentioned was the $800 given to the Modern Engineering and Construction Co., on account of their contract dated October 20, 1915. Additionally, it is said that all work must be complete by May 15, 1916. (3) Voucher to Modern Engineering and Construction Company for $800. (4) Letter from Royal Indemnity Company's Attorney to William F. Cochran consenting to the extension of time frame granted for Modern Engineering and Construction Co., and to pay them $800, provided a Waiver of Liens for material are furnished.

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42. Letters to William F. Cochran from Various Contractors Presenting their Estimates for the Bridge Project. - Letters to William F. Cochran from Various Contractors Presenting their Estimates for the Bridge Project. (1) Letter to William F. Cochran from Peter Jennet, of Jennet Bridge and Iron Works, proposing his company's estimate for a Bridge over the Ravine at Sheridan Road, for $3,090. Original envelope in included. (2) Letter to William F. Cochran from C.W. Brooks, of Wisconsin Bridge Iron Company, proposing his company's estimate for a Bridge over the Ravine at Sheridan Road, for $3,150. (3) Letter to William F. Cochran from WJC, of Hansell-Elcock Company, proposing his company's estimate for a Bridge over the Ravine at Sheridan Road, for $2,969. Original envelope in included. (4) Letter to William F. Cochran from Morava Construction Co., proposing the company's estimate for a Bridge over the Ravine at Sheridan Road, for $2,940. Original envelope in included. (5) Letter to William F. Cochran from A.S. Vierling, of Vierling Steel Works, proposing the company's estimate for a Bridge over the Ravine at Sheridan Road, for $3,045. Original envelope in included. (6) Letter to William F. Cochran from Hoeffer and Company, proposing the company's estimate for a Bridge over the Ravine at Sheridan Road, for $3,049.

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43. Monthly Meeting Notes - Monthly Meeting Notes 1) Report of expenditures for the first quarter of the fiscal year. 2) Discussing the condition of the sewage disposal plant and the hazardous traffic situation at the corner of Sheridan Road and Scranton Avenue. 3) Discussing tax anticipation warrants and other financials.

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44. Note About Sheridan Road Bridge Costs - Handwritten Note About Sheridan Road Bridge Costs Includes costs suchs as Material, Freight, Labor, and more.

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45. Note of Figures - Handwritten note putting together costs of building Sheridan Road Bridge. Initial Estimate - $5,576.60 If Bridge is Wooden - $3,789.51 If Bridge is Steel - $6,267.28 - Estimate given November 2, 1918 With ask that $9,500 to be deposited.

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46. Notice from the Lake Bluff Village Board - Notice from the Lake Bluff Village Board discussing their progress on their plan for lanscaping the area along Sheridan Road extending south to the Park Board property.

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47. Official Ballot for the Village of Lake Bluff - Official Ballot for the Village of Lake Bluff - to vote on the following: "Shall bonds for the purpose of building a bridge over the ravine on Sheridan road in the Village of Lake Bluff in the aggregate sum of $6,000 be issued by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Lake Bluff"

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48. Ordinance for Bridge over South Ravine - An Ordinance authorizing building of bridge over South Ravine on Sheridan Road and authorizing loan for the same and providing for letting of contracts.

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49. Ordinance for Building Bridge Over South Ravine on Sheridan Road - An ordinance authorizing building of bridge over South Ravine on Sheridan Road and authorizing loan for the same and providing for letting of contracts.

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50. Ordinance for Special Election in Village of Lake Bluff - An Ordinance providing for the calling of a special election in the Village of Lake Bluff for the submitting of an ordinance entitled: "An Ordinance Authorizing the Construction of a Bridge Over the Ferry Woods Ravine on Sheridan Road in Ferry Field and Ferry Woods, Lake Bluff, Illinois: the Insurance of Bonds therefor[e], and Providing a Definite Tax Levy for the Payment of Principal and Interest on Said Bonds." Passed and approved October 1, 1918, to the voters of said Village

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