Highland Park History

US IlHpHS fort.she
Collection
1887-2000

This artificial collection, which appears to have been created by the Highland Park Historical Society, contains files related to the Fort Sheridan army base (active from 1887-1993) located in Fort Sheridan, Illinois. The files contain records regarding the history of Fort Sheridan, ceremonies and events held there, its redevelopment, visitor's guides and photographs documenting its history. It is arranged by topic.

Fort Sheridan (Ill.).

Diplomas, certifications and certificates of achievement

US IlHpHS Dipl.cer
Collection
1887-1984

This collection is composed of diplomas, certifications and appointments ranging in date from 1887 to 1984. This is an artificial collection put together by the museum. Included in the collection is Meville Cobb's grammer school diploma from 1908.

Highland Park Historical Society

Collector's book 1887

US IlHpHS HPLedg-5-1887
Item
1887

Part of Highland Park Ledgers

Chiefly for grading and graveling.

City Funds Account Ledger

US IlHpHS HPLedg-9-unknown
Item
1887-1891

Part of Highland Park Ledgers

Fort Sheridan Photos

US IlHpHS fort.she-Box 1 Folder 12
File
1887-1994

Part of Fort Sheridan Collection

Jake Koller

US IlHpHS 2012.18-2-02
Other
circa 1887

Part of Kopp family collection

Jake (Jakobus or James Jacob) Koller was born in what is now Highland Park, March 15, 1866 (d. Inlet, Wi, 1926). The Koller farm sat west of the railroad tracks where Northmoor Country Club now stands. This circa 1887 photo taken at a Ravinia Studio before young Koller sought his fortune "our West." He "hunted meat" for the railroad before marrying in 1899. Digitization courtesy Jill Kohler Easley.