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400 East Center Avenue |
Description |
400 East Center Avenue. James A. Sexton, the Civil War's youngest colonel built this large summer home. After that war, Col. Sexton founded Sexton Foods, and became a large food supplier to restaurants. In 1889, President Harrison appointed him Postmaster of Chicago. "Colonel Sexton built his home at the northeast corner of Center and Gurney Avenues in 1893. His widow continued to live there after his death in 1899. The Lake Bluff Chat of October 29, 1914 tells that Mrs. James A. Sexton was honored at the reception at the La Salle Hotel in Chicago given by the ladies of J. A. Sexton Circle of the G. A. R. (Grand Army of the Republic) recognizing her able and faithful service as Department President of Illinois. There were 600 guests". Elmer Vliet. |
People |
Sexton, James |
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400 E Center Ave Sexton, James Demolished Razed |
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Transparency, Slide |
Object ID |
Slide 134 |