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Road at Prairie View, Illinois Postcard
The road at Prairie View, Illinois wanders through the settlement. On the right, a house stands next to the road. On the left, a fenced off field can be seen. The surrounding area appears to be wooded.
Kelly's Half-Day House, Half-Day, Illinois Postcard
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…
Hotel Half Day - Half Day, Illinois
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.
Union Church Half Day, Illinois
A view of the Union Church in Half Day. There are grass and trees in the surrounding area.
Public School Half Day, Illinois
This is a picture of a school house in Half Day. There are many trees that surround the building.
Wright Lodge Half Day, Illinois
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.
Half Day, Illinois Road House
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,…
Hotel Half-Day. Half Day, Illinois
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.
Scene at Kelly's Half Day, Illinois Road House
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.
Wagon Bridge over Indian Creek Half Day, Illinois
A man poses for the photographer near the bridge and Indian Creek. The area appears rural in this photo.