Related Records

1. A handwritten history of Lake Bluff at the time of the Illinois Centennial, 1918. Written as a part of a county wide centennial program, the history was researched by the 7th and 8th grade classes of the Lake Bluff School. Some photographs are included .

   The Great War June 1918 pg. 112

   Record Type: Archive

   
2. A handwritten history of Lake Bluff at the time of the Illinois Centennial, 1918. Written as a part of a county wide centennial program, the history was researched by the 7th and 8th grade classes of the Lake Bluff School. Some photographs are included .

   The Great War June 1918 pg. 113

   Record Type: Archive

   
3. A handwritten history of Lake Bluff at the time of the Illinois Centennial, 1918. Written as a part of a county wide centennial program, the history was researched by the 7th and 8th grade classes of the Lake Bluff School. Some photographs are included.

   The Great War June 1918 pg. 111

   Record Type: Archive

   
4. David Smithson - A black and white photo of David Smithson taken when he was Village President, 1933.- 1935. Smithson was a civic leader, occupying several positions in local government, among them were : Village Trustee, Village President, attorney for the Park District and Justice of Peace.

   David Smithson

   Record Type: Photo

   
5. David Smithson - A brief biography of David Smithson who served in World War I for three and a half years and served in World War II as Lieutenant Commander in the Navy. He died May 3, 1945 of a cerebral hemorrhage in the line of duty. Smithson was a civic leader, occupying several positions in local government, among them were : Village Trustee, Village President, attorney for the Park District and Justice of Peace. A Letter to Smithson dated February 24, 1943 giving him an update on the Township group meeting, and that Robert McClory was placed on the ticket to finish Smithson's term. A Chicago Tribune sketch by Gary Sheahan and a brief article on Smithson dated July 2, 1944. Also an obituaries for Smithson dated May 25, 1945 from the Lake Forester. A business card for Travelers Insurance company He lived at 546 East Scranton Avenue.

   David Smithson

   Record Type: Archive

   
6. Geraghty Family Album - A black and white photo of a young man in uniform, most likely a World War 1. soldier. The man is most likely Frank Geraghty who served in France during WW l

   Geraghty Family Album

   Record Type: Photo

   
7. Lake Bluff in World War I - Several articles and photos pertaining to Lake Bluff's participation in World War I. Lake Bluff was voted one of the most patriotic towns of its size in the country. The people of Lake Bluff raised money and donated an ambulance to the war effort. They also raised money for starving Belgian children during the war.

   Lake Bluff in World War I

   Record Type: Archive

   
8. Lake Bluff is Leading State in Red Cross Work

   December 6, 1917

   Record Type: Library

   
9. Memorial Tablet - Black and White photo of Memorial Tablet, erected by the Village of Lake Bluff, As a Testimonial to the Valor and Patriotism of its Citizens Who Served in the Worlds Wars 1914-1918. On the tablet is a list of names of soldiers who died in the service. Found on page 26 of the Official History of the Lake Bluff American Legion Post 510

   Photo 3041

   Record Type: Photo

   
10. The Lake Bluff ambulance, 1917 France - Sepia photograph of the ambulance that Lake Bluff paid for and sent to France in the first World War. Lake Bluff also provided the driver, John Kreutzberg was a member of the American field service awarded the French war cross for transporting wounded under heavy fire and gas attacks.

    The Lake Bluff ambulance, 1917 France

    Record Type: Photo