Highland Park History

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

In Affectionate Memory of First Lieutenant Carroll Binder, Jr.

US IlHpHS obj-2018.1
Item
circa 1945

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.

Troop 35 Eagle Honor Roll

US IlHpHS obj-Troo.35
1950

Part of Artifacts collection

Wooden plaque lists the various Boy Scouts of Troop 35 that have attained the honor of Eagle Scout from 1927-1950.

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

Chicago District's Most Exciting Course/ Selected by Omnibus, August 1964

US IlHpHS obj-2014.6
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

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

Highland Park Savings and Loan Association est 1888 ashtray

US IlHpHS obj-savi.loa
Item
1969

Part of Artifacts collection

City centennial commemorative ashtray. Crystal ; 11x11x2 cm.

Highland Park Savings and Loan Association

Bathing suit

US IlHpHS obj-bath.sui
Item
circa 1896-1990

Part of Artifacts collection

Two-piece Blue woolen swim costume with skirt belonged to one Fannie Everett. 88 x 44 cm.

Cadet's uniform : Northwestern Military Academy

US IlHpHS obj-Cade.uni
circa 1884-1994

Part of Artifacts collection

Blue cadet's uniform tunic from Northwestern Military Academy, formerly located on Ravine Drive, Highland Park, Illinois.. 60 x 43 x 14 cm.

Northwestern Military Academy (Highland Park, Ill.)

Highland Park, Illinois, City Hall

US IlHpHS obj-City.hal
Item
1998

Part of Artifacts collection

Framed watercolor on canvas painting celebrates Highland Park initial incorporation in 1869 and the renovation of its City Hall in 1998. 61.5 x 46 x3 cm.

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