- US IlHpHS log.str-N1
- Item
- circa 1880-1899
Part of Log structures
Verso reads "The Old Burns cabin (ill.) on the Swift Farm west side of Ridge road."
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Part of Log structures
Verso reads "The Old Burns cabin (ill.) on the Swift Farm west side of Ridge road."
Part of Artifacts collection
Pieced, possibly for a woman's circle of the (First) Baptist Church or the first Evangelical Congregational Church. This 1895 block quilt of wagon wheels is an early example community fundraising in Highland Park, Illinois. It contains 564 names. A wheel's center name is probably the church or missionary member sewing that section with the names in the spokes being subscribers to her wheel. 192 x 190 cm.
Part of Artifacts collection
Painting of woods landscape in Ravinia. Donated by Arthur and Phyllis Dubin, 1982
Seymour, Ralph Fletcher
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
Part of Artifacts collection
This item consists of one red, white, and blue patterned quilt created and donated by Elizabeth Cumming Will in 2003, using fabrics styled after patterns from 1840-1865 for display at Francis Stupey Cabin. 210 x 150 cm. Minor tears repaired by creator 2018.11.
Will, Elizabeth Cumming
Part of Artifacts collection
Ice cream shop owned and operated by Anthony Lencioni. Displayed as part of the Highland Park Historical Society 50th Anniversary exhibit at the City of Highland Park City Hall, 2016-2017.
unknown
Chicago District's Most Exciting Course/ Selected by Omnibus, August 1964
Part of Artifacts collection
Framed magazine with article by Herb Graffis ranking the top 18 Chicagoland golf courses, including 3 in Highland Park, Illinois: Old Elm, Bob-O-Link and Exmoor (Clubs.)
Omnibus
In Affectionate Memory of First Lieutenant Carroll Binder, Jr.
Part of Artifacts collection
Bronze plaque reads "Ravinia School Class of 1935. Killed in action May 24, 1944 in the service of his country and for a better world." 13 cm. x 18.5 cm.
Binder, Carroll, Jr.
Geo. B Cummings, Druggist, Highland Park
Part of Artifacts collection
Medicine bottle. 13.5 cm. (h.)
Cummings, Geo. B
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.