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   Metal Tape Measure with The First National Bank of Lake Bluff written on the front.

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   A wood barrel piggy bank from The First National Bank of Lake Bluff

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3. A flier for The First National Bank of Lake Bluff - A flier for The First National Bank of Lake Bluff describing the benefits of the bank as well as a floor plan. The First National Bank of Lake Bluff opened April 15, 1965 in a leased building at 30 East Scranton Avenue and moved to 120 East Scranton Avenue in 1972. This building later served as the location of Northern Trust Bank and PNC Bank, before it was demolished in June, 2025.

   A flier for The First National Bank of Lake Bluff

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4. A general letter to Prospective Shareholders of The First National Bank of Lake Bluff - A general letter to Prospective Shareholders of The First National Bank of Lake Bluff announcing that the members of the Organization Committee of The FNBLB has been given permission by the Comptroller of the Currency to organize under the name of The First National Bank of Lake Bluff. the letter outlines how The FNBLK will share Directors and Officers between the two banks, and what role they have in the LB bank. The First National Bank of Lake Bluff opened April 15, 1965 in a leased building at 30 East Scranton Avenue and moved to 120 East Scranton Avenue in 1972. This building later served as the location of Northern Trust Bank and PNC Bank, before it was demolished in June, 2025.

   A general letter to Prospective Shareholders of The First National Bank of

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5. A letter to Dorothy and Elmer Vliet - A letter to Dorothy and Elmer Vliet from The Lake Bluff National Bank of Lake Bluff from President J. R. Shoulberg thanking them for being a member of the bank and reporting that the bank has almost $2,000,000 (two million dollars) in assets in the first year of operation. The First National Bank of Lake Bluff opened April 15, 1965 in a leased building at 30 East Scranton Avenue and moved to 120 East Scranton Avenue in 1972. This building later served as the location of Northern Trust Bank and PNC Bank, before it was demolished in June, 2025.

   A letter to Dorothy and Elmer Vliet

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6. A letter to Elmer Vliet from J. R. Soulberg - A letter to Elmer Vliet from J. R. Soulberg, president of The First National Bank of Lake Forest, thanking Vliet for his interest opening a National Bank in Lake Bluff. Attached to the letter is a second letter signed by W. Eugene Danneberg of Mid-West National Bank of Lake Forest (located at 1811 Sheridan Road, North Chicago), stating the need for an additional banking facility in Lake Forest. The second letter describes the capitalization structure and stock sales for the new bank. The First National Bank of Lake Bluff opened April 15, 1965 in a leased building at 30 East Scranton Avenue and moved to 120 East Scranton Avenue in 1972. This building later served as the location of Northern Trust Bank and PNC Bank, before it was demolished in June, 2025.

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7. Annual Report of the First National Bank of Lake Bluff - An Annual Report for The First National Bank of Lake Bluff 1973, its first year in the new building at 120 East Scranton Avenue. The First National Bank of Lake Bluff opened April 15, 1965 in a leased building at 30 East Scranton Avenue and moved to 120 East Scranton Avenue in 1972. This building later served as the location of Northern Trust Bank and PNC Bank, before it was demolished in June, 2025.

   Annual Report of the First National Bank of Lake Bluff

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8. Brown plastic checkbook holder

   A brown plastic checkbook holder with the names of three banks: The First National Bank of Lake Forest, The First National Bank of Lake Bluff, and The Lake Forest National Bank. The First National Bank of Lake Bluff opened April 15, 1965 in a leased building at 30 East Scranton Avenue and moved to 120 East Scranton Avenue in 1972. This building later served as the location of Northern Trust Bank and PNC Bank, before it was demolished in June,...

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9. Cutting the ribbon - An article from the Lake Bluff Review of April 22, 1965 showing the opening of the First National Bank of Lake Bluff at 30 East Scranton, on April 15th, 1965. Local historian Elmer Vliet cut the ribbon with Philip Speidel, Chairman of The First National Bank of Lake Forest, and village president Robert Davis. John Anderson and others were also present for the event. The First National Bank of Lake Bluff opened April 15, 1965 in a leased building at 30 East Scranton Avenue and moved to 120 East Scranton Avenue in 1972. This building later served as the location of Northern Trust Bank and PNC Bank, before it was demolished in June, 2025.

   Cutting the ribbon

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10. First Annual Report to Shareholders - The First and Second Annual Reports to Shareholders 1965 and 1966 for The First National Bank of Lake Bluff. This report mentions Vice President and Cashier John Andersen and "the three ladies who make up our staff..." The report presents statements of condition and earnings, mentions it affiliate relationship with The First National Bank of Lake Forest. The lease on the current building expired September 1, 1969. The second Annual Report states that the bank secured options to purchase three lots lying just east of Oak Street / Oak Avenue on the north side of East Scranton Avenue (120 East Scranton Avenue.) The Village rezoned the lots for business purposes and the new building will be ready when the lease expires. The First National Bank of Lake Bluff opened April 15, 1965 in a leased building at 30 East Scranton and moved to 120 East Scranton Avenue in 1972. This building later served as the location of Northern Trust Bank and PNC Bank, before it was demolished in June, 2025.

    First Annual Report to Shareholders

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11. Invitation for The First Bank of Lake Bluff - An invitation card to the Grand Opening of The First National Bank of Lake Bluff, Thursday March 16, 1972 at 120 East Scranton Avenue. The First National Bank of Lake Bluff opened April 15, 1965 in a leased building at 30 East Scranton Avenue and moved to 120 East Scranton Avenue in 1972. This building later served as the location of Northern Trust Bank and PNC Bank, before it was demolished in June, 2025.

    Invitation for The First Bank of Lake Bluff

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12. Lake Bluff Bank - Condition Report - A black and white brochure for the Lake Bluff Bank - Condition Report June 30, 1974. The First National Bank of Lake Bluff opened April 15, 1965 in a leased building at 30 East Scranton and moved to 120 East Scranton Avenue in 1972. This building later served as the location of Northern Trust Bank and PNC Bank, before it was demolished in June, 2025.

    Lake Bluff Bank - Condition Report

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13. Northern Trust Bank - Two color photographs of the north side of the Northern Trust Bank. Second view shows windows on the south side of the building. The building is the original site of the First National Bank of Lake Bluff. The First National Bank of Lake Bluff opened April 15, 1965 at a different location and moved to 120 Scranton in 1972. This building later served as the location of Northern Trust Bank and PNC Bank, before it was demolished in June, 2025.

    Northern Trust Bank

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14. Photos of the bank at 120 East Scranton Avenue as it's being demolished - A series of four digital photos showing the bank at 120 East Scranton Avenue, formerly The First National Bank of Lake Bluff, showing a truck and a digger, preparing to demolish the bank. the last photo shows a boy and girl watching the demo. The First National Bank of Lake Bluff opened April 15, 1965 in a leased building at 30 East Scranton Avenue and moved to 120 East Scranton Avenue in 1972. This building later served as the location of Northern Trust Bank and PNC Bank, before it was demolished in June, 2025.

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15. Ten digital photos showing the bank at 120 East Scranton before it was demolished - A series of ten digital photos showing the bank at 120 East Scranton Avenue, formerly The First National Bank of Lake Bluff, showing a truck and a digger, preparing to demolish the bank. The First National Bank of Lake Bluff opened April 15, 1965 in a leased building at 30 East Scranton Avenue and moved to 120 East Scranton Avenue in 1972. This building later served as the location of Northern Trust Bank and PNC Bank, before it was demolished in June, 2025.

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16. Ten digital photos showing the bank at 120 East Scranton before it was demolished - Two digital photos showing the bank at 120 East Scranton Avenue, formerly The First National Bank of Lake Bluff, showing a truck and a digger, preparing to demolish the bank. A young boy is watching the demolition The First National Bank of Lake Bluff opened April 15, 1965 in a leased building at 30 East Scranton Avenue and moved to 120 East Scranton Avenue in 1972. This building later served as the location of Northern Trust Bank and PNC Bank, before it was demolished in June, 2025.

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17. The First National Bank of Lake Bluff - Color photograph of The First National Bank of Lake Bluff, located at 120 East Scranton Avenue. The First National Bank of Lake Bluff opened April 15, 1965 at a different location and moved to 120 Scranton in 1972. This building later served as the location of Northern Trust Bank and PNC Bank, before it was demolished in June, 2025.

    The First National Bank of Lake Bluff

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18. The First National Bank of Lake Bluff from Evanston Avenue - A color photo of a corner of The First National Bank of Lake Bluff from Evanston Avenue, which is a dirt road at the time the photo was taken, most likely in the process of being repaved. The First National Bank of Lake Bluff opened April 15, 1965 in a leased building at 30 East Scranton Avenue and moved to 120 East Scranton Avenue in 1972. This building later served as the location of Northern Trust Bank and PNC Bank, before it was demolished in June, 2025.

    The First National Bank of Lake Bluff from Evanston Avenue

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