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Chicago & North Western Railway diesel engine #4054, mid 20th c., and "Pioneer" steam locomotive, mid 19th c.
This large format (approx. 14" x 11"), black and white photographic print is from the collection of late Glencoe resident William Crosby, now in Special Collections, Lake Forest College library. Crosby was a railfan, friend of Elliott Donnelley and…
...The Work of Bertram A. Weber, A. I. A., Architect, Chicago, Illinois.... Architecture and Designv. IV, no. 9 (April 1940).
This is the first of twoArchitecture and Designnumbers devoted to Weber's architectural design work. On the title page, it continues by noting that much of the work dates from the partnership of White & Weber, ending with White's death in 1936…
Selection from Work of the Office of Bertram A. Weber Architect... Chicago 1, Illinois; Architecture and Design, v. XV (September 1951).
This has been digitized from the Special Collections copy of this second Bertram A. Weber monograph, published in 1951, and with permission of Weber's son, John B. Weber, Winnetka, IL. This is the second of two monographs of Weber's office's work…
On Milwaukee Ave near Half Day, Illinois
This picture shows a rock that has painted writing located somewhere along Milwaukee Ave. The writing likely relates to Half Day.
Scene at Half Day, Illinois
This picture shows the entrance to Hertels Park in Half Day. In the background, a field house displays a sign that the park hosts dancing every Saturday night.
Wagon Bridge over the Des Plaines River near Half Day, Illinois
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 Half Day, Illinois
A man poses for the photographer near the bridge and Indian Creek. The area appears rural in this photo.
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.
Wm Schuler's Place Half Day, Illinois
Wm Schuler's Place was located along to streets in Half Day. A few cars and a truck surround the hotel with people occupying them. On the left, two cars appear to be stopped on the road in front of the hotel. The drivers are talking to some people…