Highland Park History

US IlHpHS obj-2003.will
Item
2003

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

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

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

Wagon wheel quilt

US IlHpHS obj-1974.wag
Item
1895

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.

Burus Cabin

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."

Lamb's House

US IlHpHS log.str-L1
Item
circa 1880-1899

Part of Log structures

Verso reads Lamb's in section 16 West of Highwood north fo C & N track way off from the main road."

Goldburg Place : on Road to Deerfield

US IlHpHS log.str-B1
Item
circa 1880-1915

Part of Log structures

Verso reads "Another barn cabin back of the brick house West of C&N track on road from HPark to Deerfield. I thinkg someone called the place Goldbergs. Martin barn."