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Metzel Family collection

Metzel Family collection

  • US IlHpHS 2012.4
  • Collection
  • Bulk, 1960-1966

This collection documents the Metzel family from the Civil War era 1860s through the 1960s. Its contents include a family history, landscape architecture blueprints by celebrated landscape architect, O.C. Simonds, contracts, and images.

A.J. Metzel and his family moved to Highland Park, Illinois in 1912 and developed an elaborately landscaped estate. This collection holds hand-colored images of the estate. The family owned the Cutler Shoe Company in Chicago from 1885-1937. A.J.’s son, Truman became the sole owner of the company in 1929 when his father died. The collection includes a family history written by Truman Thwing Metzel that spans from ca.1860-1960.

Metzel Family

League of Women Voter's Handbook for Citizens

Scope and Contents note "Handbook for Citizens" by the League of Women Voters is a pamphlet that explains the league and it's purpose as well as publicofficlas in the United STates, Illinois, Judicial Discrict, Lake County, Township, and Highland Park levels. it also discusses the school disctricts and provides a city map and voter information.

League of Women Voters of Highland Park

East Wind

East Wind

  • US IlHpHS 2011.8
  • Item
  • circa 1945-1950

Framed and linen-backed, oil on paper : North-ward view of Beach (current site of North Shore Yacht Club and water treatment plant).

Sinclair, Marjorie Morris

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