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Wagon Bridge Over DesPlaines River Near Half Day, IL.JPG
This picture looks southwest towards the wagon bridge over the Des Plaines River in Half Day. Attirbuted by James R. Getz, President of the Lake County Historical Society from the 1950s-1980s.

Wagon Bridge Over Indian Creek.JPG
A man poses for the photographer near the bridge and Indian Creek. The area appears rural in this photo.

Scene at Kelly's Road House.JPG
This photo of people standing by their cars in front of the road house was taken on the northeast corner of Milwaukee Ave and Half Day Road. Attributed by James R. Getz, President of the Lake County Historical Society from the 12950s-1980s.

Hotel Half Day from another angle.JPG
A few people sit on the porch of Hotel Half-Day. One person prepares to cross the street under the fine beer sign. In the background, there appears to be a warehouse. Several trees surround the hotel.

Half Day IL Road House.JPG
Ed Kelly's Half Day Road House was also called Perculat's Hotel according to Mrs. Ed Gleason. On the porchs around the hotel, people enjoy the nice weather. The hotel has two flags on either end with many trees. Attributed by James R. Getz,…

Wright House from another angle.JPG
Wright Lodge was a private residence just north of the cemetery entrance. The owner was the president of Calumet Baking Powder Company. Attributed by James R. Getz, President of the Lake County Historical Society from the 1950s-1980s.

Public School.JPG
This is a picture of a school house in Half Day. There are many trees that surround the building.

Union Church.JPG
A view of the Union Church in Half Day. There are grass and trees in the surrounding area.

Hotel Half Day - Half Day, Illinois.JPG
Hotel Half Day was possibly owned by J.F. Hornberger. A gate in the front and on the store sign tells that they have fine beer. On the far right, a few people stand next to a person on a horse drawn carriage.

C.P. 8.JPG
A man walks away from Kelly's Half Day House sign that is on the right. The building can be seen to the left behind the trees. There are some benchs behind the trees at the business. Kelly's was located on the northeast corner of Milwaukee Ave and…
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