Part of North Shore Yacht Club, records
Dad didn't notice Bill and me in the shadow until we pointed out ourselves when reminiscing twenty years or so later. At the right edge of the photo is a white concrete base with what appears to be a pair of cable guides on top. This could be part of the electric winch that was used to pull the boats from the water to their parking spaces.
Part of North Shore Yacht Club, records
Eldest son Robert S. (Bob) practicing his anti-aircraft skills against whatever was flying by. Note the platform from which races could be observed from the shore. I was always unhappy that it lacked a permanent ladder to let me up for a look.
Part of Bob O' Link Golf Club collection
"A foursome and caddy (sic) hole out in front of Bob O'Link Golf Club. The rambling, Tudor-style clubhouse has not been remodeled since it was built just before World War I."
Bob O'Link Golf Club Hullabaloo : What the well dressed golfer wore in 1926
Part of Bob O' Link Golf Club collection
"Four Highland Parkers who were among the founders of Bob O'Link Golf Club as a club for men only sport the 1926 version of proper golfing attire. From left to right, the were E E Andrews, Robert Smith, the Theodore Butz and Howard Smith.
Peter Fish Photographer (Chicago)
Bob Robinson historical peddler demonstration
Bob Robinson historical school demonstration
Part of Artifacts collection
Plaque reads: "Robert G Robinson Library. Without Bob's enthusiasm, help and expertise there would never have been a Highland Park Historical Society. A Founder 1966. President 1966-1974. Thank you, Bob! Dedicated October 24, 1976. American Revolution Bicentennial Observance. 32.4 x 27.3 cm.
Slide reads:
Borglum's Lincoln
The label states "One of the big trees, Ravinia Park." However, the date places Smith in Tacoma, Washington.
Hand-colored photograph taken Milkweed or Lily petals