Related Records

1. 900 Armour Drive also known as Tangley Oaks. Included in this file is the National Register of Historic Places registration form (Aprox. 20 pages). Also included is a thirty-five page pamphlet produced by Terlato Wine Group on the property at 900 armour Drive, with photos of the house, floor plans, and a brief Biography of the architect. Built in 1935 this home was designed by Harrie T. Lindeberg part of the Phillip D. Armour Estate - Main House. Included is a brief write up of Terlato Wine Group with a photo of Anthony Terlato and his sons Bill and John.

   Tangley Oaks Pg1

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2. 1958 Tangley Oaks Laboratory School - Copy of a photograph of the 1958 class at the Tangley Oaks Laboratory School, Lake Bluff, Illinois

   1958 Tangley Oaks Laboratory School

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3. 900 Armour Drive - An Architectural and Historic Survey of the estates of Lake Bluff completed in 2008. 900 Armour Drive Built in 1935 this home was designed by Harrie T. Lindeberg and is known as the Phillip D. Armour Estate - Main House. Also known as Tangley Oaks.

   Lb900armourdr2127

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4. An Architectural Album: Chicago's North Shore - Benjamin, Susan ed.

   1988

   Record Type: Library

   
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

   Record Type: Archive

   
6. An audio tape interview with Tom Grant - In 1983 Catherine Shively interviewed several longtime Lake Bluff residents using an audio tape recorder. This interview is with Tom Grant, part owner of local real estate company Griffith, Grant and Lackie.

   Record Type: Archive

   
7. Antiques Take Place of Honor - Copy of a photograph showing antiques inside the Tangley Oaks mansion built by Phillip Armour III.

   Antiques Take Place of Honor

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8. Background For Tudor/Gothic Period - This informational document is a background of the development and design style of the Tudor/Gothic architectural period. Tangley Oaks was built in this style.

   Background For Tudor/Gothic Period

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9. Business Not As Usual - News article on Paterno Imports relocating to Tangley Oaks, Lake Bluff, IL.

   Business Not As Usual

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10. Challenges Head On Townhome Position - Opinion article objecting to earlier news article regarding school population increases due to the Tangley Oaks Development.

    Challenges Head On Townhome Position

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11. Confidential Report - Letter from Peter Nordigian to the President and Board of Trustees, Village of Lake Bluff, concerning the legal opinion of another attorney regarding the Tangley Oaks Subdivision.

    Confidential Report

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12. Conversation Between Robert C. Davis and Allen Kuhlman - Conversation Between Robert C. Davis and Allen Kuhlman 1) Letter from Robert C. Davis to Allen Kuhlman regarding the consideration of a possible helicopter pad on a piece of Tangley Oaks land to be used for hauling air mail. However, Davis says that Midway Airport would be better for Lake Bluff and is asking Kuhlman's adivce on the matter. 2) Letter from Allen Kuhlamn to Rober C. Davis stating that he read his letter at the Village Board Meeting and says the Village will take action once the Government apporves a site.

    Doc 3097

    Record Type: Archive

    
13. Domestic Architecture of H. T. Lindeberg - Brown, Elizabeth

    1993, 1940

    Record Type: Library

    
14. Domestic Architecture of H. T. Lineberg - Hewitt, Mark Alan

    2003

    Record Type: Library

    
15. Educational Center Illustration - Illustration of the Tangley Oaks Educational Center by United Educators

    Educational Center Illustration

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16. Elmer Vliet Letter to School Board Prsident - Draft of letter from Elmer Vliet to Charles Foreman, School Board President, advocating for a fair and reasonable home density for Tangley Oaks Subdivision.

    Elmer Vliet Letter to School Board Prsident

    Record Type: Archive

    
17. Emerson At Tangley Oaks - Photograph of the Emerson Model in the Tangley Oaks Subdivision

    Background For Tudor/Gothic Period

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18. Encyclopedias in the Elementary School - Pamphlet discussing the importance and usage of encyclopedias in elementary schools

    Encyclopedias in the Elementary School

    Record Type: Archive

    
19. Final Consideration of Proposed Tangley Oaks Caretakers Property - Confidential memorandum from Peter Cummins, Village Administrator, to The Lake Bluff Village President and Board of Trustees regarding the proposed development of the Tangley Oaks Caretakers Property.

    Final Consideration of Proposed Tangley Oaks Caretakers Property

    Record Type: Archive

    
20. Graduation Program - Tangley Oaks Laboratory School graduation program

    Graduation Program

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21. Homeowner's Directory - Homeowner's directory for Tangley Oaks Subdivision produced in November, 1985.

    Homeowner's Directory

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22. Lake Bluff PRD Ordinance Takes Flak At Session - Copy of news article reporting that the Lake Bluff Village Board of Trustees is waiting for a recommendation from the Plan Commission regarding the proposed Tangley Oaks development. Discussion continued on the controversial Planned Residential Development ordinance. Includes original article

    Lake Bluff PRD Ordinance Takes Flak At Session

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23. 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

    Record Type: Archive

    
24. Letter from Elmer Vliet to Robert C. Davis - Letter from Elmer Vliet to Robert C. Davis offering his thoughts and observations. Vliet enclosed a letter, dated January 27, 1980, that he had written to the Editor of the Lake Forester that has not been published, wondering why. Additionally he has enclosed an Opinion clipping from the Lake Forester's February 21st issue (do not have). Vliet goes on to talk about the growth of more residences in the Village, a compilation of population trends in various parts of District 65, and subdivided that that the Village has used up.

    Doc 2420

    Record Type: Archive

    
25. Letter to Kenneth Long from Robert Graham - A letter from Robert Graham, fire chief to Kenneth Long, Village Administrator advising of a revised plans to emergency access to Tangley Oaks Subdivision.

    Letter to Kenneth Long from Robert Graham

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26. Luxury Residences of Armour Estates - Sales packet containing home styles and pricing for the Tangley Oaks Subdivision.

    Luxury Residences of Armour Estates

    Record Type: Archive

    
27. New Tangley Oaks Plan Goes to Lake Bluff ZBA - Newspaper article reporting that the developer requested a zoning change for the Tangley Oaks Development. The Board of Zoning Appeals called a special meeting to review and vote on the request.

    New Tangley Oaks Plan Goes to Lake Bluff ZBA

    Record Type: Archive

    
28. Olive Beaupré Miller - Panel in Exhibit: Made in Lake Bluff Panel about Olive Beaupré Miller, an educator, writer, publisher, and editor. Miller established The Book House for Children in 1919 which enabled her to publish popular children's literature.

    Photo 3008

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29. Opinion Piece - Opinion Piece in the Pioneer Press Newspaper titiled "Consultant's Advice Awaited" detailing id the trustees should approve the developer's bid to build townhouses in a corner of the subdivision for single family homes.

    Doc 3596

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30. Park Board Votes Not To Oppose Tangley Oaks - Members of the lake Bluff Park Board have voted not to oppose the effort of developers to introduce townhomes in the Tangley Oaks Subdivision.

    Park Board Votes Not To Oppose Tangley Oaks

    Record Type: Archive

    
31. Plan Commission Review of Trustee Mullenbach's Comments - Plan Commission Review of Trustee Mullenbach's Comments A Memorandum surrounding Crabtree Farm Properties. See Doc 2394 for Originals before Edits in the Comprehensive Plan of 1997 Folio

    Doc 2393

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32. Planners Debate PRD Density - News article about the Lake Bluff Plan Commission review of the Planned Residential Ordinance, (PRD), involving the Tangley Oaks Subdivision.

    Planners Debate PRD Density

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33. Plans Presented for Development of LB - Newspaper article from the Lake Bluff Review titled "Plans Presented for Development of LB" discusses the presentation of sketch plans and the first final draft of the comprehensive plan for development of Lake Bluff. The report divides the greater Lake Bluff area into eight sub-areas. These plans were presented by Gerald Estes of the Lake County Regional Planning Commission

    New 705

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34. Reduced Townhouse Plan Passed - The Lake Bluff Plan Commission voted 3-2 to allow the Tangley Oaks developer to build 84 units of attached single family homes in what will become Armour Woods.

    Reduced Townhouse Plan Passed

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35. Reluctant Crusader in Armor Again - News article regarding an objection from Joseph Gilby to the planned homes density in the Tangley Oaks Subdivision

    Record Type: Archive

    
36. Reprints from American Educator Encyclopedia - Teaching aides for the Educational Center at Tangley Oaks including Guides to Good Listening, Literature for Children, and How to Give an Old Subject New Sparkle

    Reprints from American Educator Encyclopedia

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37. Scenes From Tangley Oaks - Pamphlet containing photographs of Tangley Oaks Educational Center

    Scenes From Tangley Oaks

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38. School Board Response - Letter from Lake Bluff School Board President Richard Konz to the Lake Bluff Plan Commission voicing concerns over the density estimates for the Tangley Oaks Subdivision and the impact on school enrollment.

    School Board Response

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39. Schools Want Developer to Supply Classrooms, Gym - News article reporting that the school board recommended the developer of the Tangley Oaks Subdivision provide financial assistance to the school district for additional classrooms and gymnasium due to the projected increased enrollment.

    Schools Want Developer to Supply Classrooms, Gym

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40. Special Meeting Minutes - Minutes of a special meeting of the Lake Bluff Zoning Board of Appeals to discuss a request for R-2 zoning for the Tangley Oaks Subdivision. R-2 is for single family attached homes. The will be 84 units in all.

    Special Meeting Minutes

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41. Tangley Oak Mansion - David Dallison

    Tangley Oak Mansion

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42. Tangley Oaks - Thirty-five page pamphlet produced by Terlato Wine Group on the property at 900 Armour Drive, with photos of the house, floor plans, and a brief Biography of the architect. Built in 1935 this home was designed by Harrie T. Lindeberg part of the Phillip D. Armour Estate - Main House. Also known as Tangley Oaks. Included is a brief write up of Terlato Wine Group with a photo of Anthony Terlato and his sons Bill and John.

    Record Type: Archive

    
43. Tangley Oaks - Thirty-five page pamphlet produced by Terlato Wine Group on the property at 900 Armour Drive, with photos of the house, floor plans, and a brief Biography of the architect. Built in 1935 this home was designed by Harrie T. Lindeberg part of the Phillip D. Armour Estate - Main House. Also known as Tangley Oaks. Included is a brief write up of Terlato Wine Group with a photo of Anthony Terlato and his sons Bill and John.

    T Oaks COVER

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44. Tangley Oaks and Terlato Wine Group - Informational booklet on Terlato Wines and Tangley Oaks. Includes history and construction of Tangley Oaks with photographs of interior rooms and floor plans. Also included is a synopses of the Terlato Wine Group.

    Tangley Oaks and Terlato Wine Group

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45. Tangley Oaks & Armour Woods Land Plan - Artist's concept map of Tangley Oaks and Armour Woods Land Plan including streets and lot numbers.

    Tangley Oaks & Armour Woods Land Plan

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46. Tangley Oaks Armour Woods Will Be Built - The Lake Bluff Village Board has given final approval for developer Edward james to build the first 42 units of a 84 unit townhome project in the Tangley Oaks Subdivision. The project will be called Armour Woods.

    Tangley Oaks Armour Woods Will Be Built

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47. Tangley Oaks Educational Center - Promotional piece for Tangley Oaks Educational Center, View of Editorial and Executive Wing

    Tangley Oaks Educational Center

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48. Tangley Oaks Education Center - Brochure describing products and services of United Educators at Tangley Oaks.

    Tangley Oaks Education Center

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49. Tangley Oaks History - A brief history of some descendants of the Armour family, including Phillip Armour III, who built Tangly Oaks in 1932 at a cost of approximately $1 Million. The mansion has 61 rooms, 8 fireplaces, 100 closets, and 15 bathrooms.

    Tangley Oaks History

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50. Tangley Oaks History II - A brief history of Tangley Oaks beginning in 1975 through the subdivision development in 1986

    Tangley Oaks History II

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