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Scope and Contents note File contains materials related to the American Bicentennial in 1976. Files include a program from the Opening Ceremonies, a program to the Flute and Fiddle Club in a Bicennial Concert, a Highland Park Historical Society Newsletter, correspondance from the Bicentennial Commission, a photograph, and two copies of the Bicentennial Showcase publication.
1.1 Bridges: Forest Ave., Bronson St., Hazel Ave., Half Day Road
This file contains 5 black and white photographs of five different bridges around Highland Park, Ill.: Forest Ave. (ca. 1910); Bronson St. (ca. 1910); Forest Ave. in winter (ca. 1950s); Hazel Ave. looking north after rhabilitation and new rails (1958); New Half Day Road Bridge (ca. Feb., 1968).
1.1 Churches, Places of Worship
Part of Photographs
Scope and Contents note File contains photographs of various churches around Highland Park.
Scope and Contents note File contains a roll of cloverleaf stickers in honor the the Highland Park Centennial in 1969.
1.1 Deerfield Township Receipts
Part of Business series
Scope and Contents note File contains bills and business statements and correspondance between Deerfield Township and various businesses. Receipts include (not comprehensive): Deerfield Garage, Theo J. Knaak Prescription Druggist, W.A. Alexander and Co., Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York, M.A. Frantz Plumbing, Heating and Hardware, Deerfield Lumber Company, Lake County Oil, Lunham Bros. General Merchandise, Reliable Garage, P.J. Juhrend, R.E. Pettis Confectionery Cigars and Tobacco, a drainage easement agreement between East Skokie Drainage District and the Commissioners of Highways of the town of West Deerfield, receipts: Wessling Hardware Co., Active Stamp and Seal Works, S. Kostal General Blacksmithing and Horseshoeing, Philip Rommel Harness and Saddlery. File also includes "General Specifications for Bridge Work, prepared by the State of Illinois Department of Public Works and Buildings Division of Highways (April 1921).
1.1 Highwood Train Station & Depot
Part of Topical Files
File contains various photographs and negatives of various people. Some of the photographs are identified. Some notable identified photographs include: Miriam H. Fraw (?) taken October 28, 1879, Mayor Samuel Hastings, George T. Coonley, Highland Park Fire Chief (negatives), Milly Julian, Mrs. Wiegand, Mayor William Dooley, Witty's Ice Cream Store, Henry E. Coonley, John J. Coonley, Harry Lane and Cal Baver, Mrs. Karl A. Mayer, Emil Wiberg, Mayor Ronan, sketch of Alfred T. Meyer and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pick Jr.