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Grave of sister and brother-in-law of President Abraham Lincoln. Sarah Lincoln Grisby (1807-1828) died in childbirth.

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A view of the Lincoln farm. The road tablet at the boundary of the farm is seen; also the cabin glimpsed in the middle background; distant view showing one of the brick pillars marking beginning of Lincoln farm; a portion of the farm, sink holes, etc.; log cottage embowered in the trees, etc.; 1911/08/07; time of day: 5:30 PM

Hand-colored photograph of Des Plaines River with cows grazing.

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.

Promotional brochure of Ravinia Woods. Map image from centerfold.

Lantern slide with chorus lyrics to "A Perfect Day".