Highland Park History

Residential Street Scene

US IlHpHS obj-resi.str
Item
undated

Part of Artifacts collection

Framed oil painting of homes in Ravinia (?).

Singer, Florence

Ravinia Woods

US IlHpHS obj-1982.ravi.woo
Item
1930

Part of Artifacts collection

Painting of woods landscape in Ravinia. Donated by Arthur and Phyllis Dubin, 1982

Seymour, Ralph Fletcher

Ravinia Village House China

US IlHpHS obj-ravi.wom.chi
Item
circa 1913-1950

Part of Artifacts collection

Place settings and service for Village House (Ravinia School).

Railroad switch key

US IlHpHS obj-524.key
Item
circa 1916-1930

Part of Artifacts collection

Switch key stamped 524 and S on one side and C.N.S. & M RR

Chicago, North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad

Quilt

US IlHpHS obj-70.298.1
Item
1900

Part of Artifacts collection

Brown, red, blue, and green quilt with a solid black and blue checkered backing contains the following names imprinted on the top side: H. Ashley, Alina Hewitt, Mr. John P. Hirtle, Elma J. Hewitt, and Franciene N. Hill. 192 x 130 cm. Faded.

Old Highland Park

US IlHpHS obj-1994.shi
Item
1964

Part of Artifacts collection

Framed watercolor painting features early 20th century Highland Park looking East at the SE corner of St. Johns and Central Ave. from railroad tracks as envisioned by artist. Partially legible typed notes on back indicate that the painting was a gift to Gilbert J. Baruff, outgoing president of the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce in 196?; and, that he returned it to the Chamber of Commerce on behalf of himself and Courtney Insurance Services. 57 x 70 cm.

Shirley, Ross

Northwestern Military Academy

US IlHpHS obj-Nort.mil.pho
1908

Part of Artifacts collection

This framed, panoramic black and white photograph shows a group of cadets gathered during muster in the early hours of the morning. 24 x 64 x 1.5 cm.

Wiseman, W.H. (William H.)

Moraine Hotel

US IlHpHS obj-hote.mor.ta
Item
circa 1950

Part of Artifacts collection

Place settings for Moraine Hotel consisting of 6 plates, 2 dishes, 3 cups, a bowl creamer, two silver teaspoons, a butter knife, and two empty match booklets bearing the Hotel Moraine insignia.

Hotel Moraine-on-the-Lake

Moraine Hotel

US IlHpHS obj-mora
Item
circa 1920s

Part of Artifacts collection

Framed painting of Hotel Moraine envisioned in the early 20th century. 84 x 71 cm.

Montgomery Ward Memorial Building

US IlHpHS obj-70.161.1
Item
circa 1930

Part of Artifacts collection

Matted etching of building built in 1926 to house Northwestern University Medical and Dental students and designed by Charles William Brubaker on Chicago, Ave, Chicago, Illinois.

Seymour, Ralph Fletcher

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Framed painting of Hotel Moraine envisioned in the early 20th century. 84 x 71 cm.