Highland Park History

US IlHpHS obj-a.rew
Item
circa 1904

Framed broadside advertising :A REWARD OF $25.00 Will be paid to tbe first person sending an appropriate name, which will be accepted by the management for the new resort now being built at Ravinia.
The Park is being created at cost of $150,000 for a high-class pleasure resort; consisting of a fine theater; stadium, seating 3000; fine athletic field; refectory and other accommodations and amusements.
No intoxicating drinks of any kind will be sold or allowed to be used on these grounds. The games and entertainments will be confined to those of the highest order.
The theatre will be open the year around.
Greciao or Roman name preferred
Address All replies to
O. P. SISSON,
Amusement Manager.
Higblnod Park, Ill.

C & M Ravinia Park China

US IlHpHS obj-cm.ravi.par
Item
circa 1904-1907

Part of Artifacts collection

Place settings and serving China for Ravinia Park.

Chicago, North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad

Lake Michigan Shoreline sunrise

US IlHpHS obj-68.625.1
Item
1891

Part of Artifacts collection

Brand, William Enoch

Military cadets

US IlHpHS obj-mili.cad
Item
1908

Part of Artifacts collection

Panoramic photograph of Northwest Military Institute cadets. 74 x 23 cm.

Wiseman, S

Bob Robinson Library plaque

US IlHpHS obj-plac
Item
1976-10-24

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.

Hat

US IlHpHS obj-etie.hat
Item
circa 1947-1952

Part of Artifacts collection

Wide-brimmed veiled hat and box. 30 cm. (d).

Etienne Hat Shop

Geese in flight quilt

US IlHpHS obj-gees.fli
Item
circa 1900-1920

Part of Artifacts collection

Triangle based pattern quilt patched in pinks, yellows, reds, blues, browns; as well as a think blue checkered backing interspersed with a pink floral design. 203 x 203 cm. Faded, worn and partially torn. Tag denotes quilt style.

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.