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  1. 2737.14 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic portrait of Arthur Earl Bryson, Winnetka Village President from 1942 to 1946. The portrait was taken in an informal, non-studio setting by Helen Balfour Morrison and is mounted on cardboard.

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  2. 2737.15 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic portrait of William S. Warfield III, Winnetka Village President from 1946 to 1949. The portrait was taken by Moffett Studios, Chicago and is attached to decrative stock. The following caption is printed in the bottom border area below the print: William S. Warfield - III, President of the Village of Winnetka, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949."

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  3. 2737.16 - Print, Photographic

    L. C. Rogers, Village President

    Record Type: Photo

  4. 2744.1 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic print of a model of the Patterson (1837)-Garland (1847) Tavern. A smaller copy of the photograph is included with the print. This is one of a series of 26 photographic prints (2744.1 to 2744.26) of a model landscape of early Winnetka buildings from 1830-1854. The photograph was taken August 9, 1950 by Dr. Davies Lasear for the Winnetka Historical Society. The model was made by Frank A. Windes. The background ws...

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  5. 2744.10 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic print of a model of the first Chicago & Northwestern Railway Depot in Winnetka. A model three-car train is standing on the track in front of the depot. This is one of a series of 26 photographic prints (2744.1 to 2744.26) of a model landscape of early Winnetka buildings from 1830-1854. The photograph was taken August 9, 1950 by Dr. Davies Lasear for the Winnetka Historical Society. Models were made by Frank A. ...

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  6. 2744.11 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic print of a model of the Thomas Doyle cabin. This is one of a series of 26 photographic prints (2744.1 to 2744.26) of a model landscape of early Winnetka buildings from 1830-1854. The photograph was taken August 9, 1950 by Dr. Davies Lasear for the Winnetka Historical Society. Models were made by Frank A. Windes. The background was painted by Emil Neglick.

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  7. 2744.12 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic print (close-up) of a model of the Thomas Doyle cabin. This is one of a series of 26 photographic prints (2744.1 to 2744.26) of a model landscape of early Winnetka buildings from 1830-1854. The photograph was taken August 9, 1950 by Dr. Davies Lasear for the Winnetka Historical Society. Models were made by Frank A. Windes. The background was painted by Emil Neglick.

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  8. 2744.13 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic print of a model of the first Chicago & Northwestern Railway Depot in Winnetka. A model engine and coal car are sitting in front of the depot. This is one of a series of 26 photographic prints (2744.1 to 2744.26) of a model landscape of early Winnetka buildings from 1830-1854. The photograph was taken August 9, 1950 by Dr. Davies Lasear for the Winnetka Historical Societ. Models were made by Frank A. Windes. Th...

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  9. 2744.14 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic print of Frank A. Windes standing in a yard beside his model landscape of early Winnetka buildings from 1830-1854: the Patterson-Garland Tavern, four Happ buildings, Doyle cabin, Davis Blake Prouty Building, Chicago & Northwestern Railway Depot and Kinney's General Store. The background painting stands behind the models. This is one of a series of 26 photographic prints (2744.1 to 2744.26) of the model landscape. ...

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  10. 2744.15 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic print of a model of the Davis-Blake-Prouty mansion. This is one of a series of 26 photographic prints (2744.1 to 2744.26) of a model landscape of early Winnetka buildings from 1830-1854. A handwritten note on the back reads: "This bldg burned down abt. 1908. Arthur Taylor was a fireman told FAW [Frank A. Windes] Jan 10--1951." The photograph was taken August 9, 1950 by Dr. Davies Lasear for the Winnetka Histori...

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  11. 2744.16 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic print of a model of the David-Blake-Prouty mansion. This is one of a series of 26 photographic prints (2744.1 to 2744.26) of a model landscape of early Winnetka buildings from 1830-1854. The photograph was taken August 9, 1950 by Dr. Davies Lasear for the Winnetka Historical Societ. Models were made by Frank A. Windes. The background was painted by Emil Neglick.

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  12. 2744.17 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic print of a model of the Davis-Blake-Prouty mansion. This is one of a series of 26 photographic prints (2744.1 to 2744.26) of a model landscape of early Winnetka buildings from 1830-1854. The photograph was taken August 9, 1950 by Dr. Davies Lasear for the Winnetka Historical Societ. Models were made by Frank A. Windes. The background was painted by Emil Neglick.

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  13. 2744.18 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic print of a model of the Happ cabin. This is one of a series of 26 photographic prints (2744.1 to 2744.26) of a model landscape of early Winnetka buildings from 1830-1854. The photograph was taken August 9, 1950 by Dr. Davies Lasear for the Winnetka Historical Societ. Models were made by Frank A. Windes. The background was painted by Emil Neglick.

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  14. 2744.19 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic print of a model of Kinney's General Store. The Happ cabin can be seen in the right background. This is one of a series of 26 photographic prints (2744.1 to 2744.26) of a model landscape of early Winnetka buildings from 1830-1854. The photograph was taken August 9, 1950 by Dr. Davies Lasear for the Winnetka Historical Societ. Models were made by Frank A. Windes. The background was painted by Emil Neglick.

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  15. 2744.2 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic print of part of a model landscape of early Winnetka buildings from 1830-1854 featuring (i) the Patterson-Garland Tavern (see 2744.1), (ii) CNW Railway depot and train, (iii) steamship The Lady Elgin (painted on the lake in background), and (iv) Happ cabin. The model landscape continues in 2744.3. This is one of a series of 26 photographic prints (2744.1 to 2744.26) of the model landscape of early Winnetka buildings...

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  16. 2744.20 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic print (close up) of a model of the circa 1855 Kinney's General Store. This is one of a series of 26 photographic prints (2744.1 to 2744.26) of a model landscape of early Winnetka buildings from 1830-1854. The photograph was taken August 9, 1950 by Dr. Davies Lasear for the Winnetka Historical Societ. Models were made by Frank A. Windes. The background was painted by Emil Neglick.

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  17. 2744.21 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic print of the three-car model train sitting in front of the model of Winnetka's first Chicago & Northwestern Depot. This is one of a series of 26 photographic prints (2744.1 to 2744.26) of a model landscape of early Winnetka buildings from 1830-1854. The photograph was taken August 9, 1950 by Dr. Davies Lasear for the Winnetka Historical Societ. Models were made by Frank A. Windes. The background was painted by E...

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  18. 2744.22 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic print of the model landscape depicting early Winnetka buildings from 1830-1854, including the painted background and models of the Patterson-Garland Tavern, Chicago & Northwestern Railway Depot, the Happ cabins, Kinney's General Store, the Doyle cabin and the Davis-Blake-Prouty mansion. This is one of a series of 26 photographic prints (2744.1 to 2744.26) of the model landscape. The photograph was taken August 9,...

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  19. 2744.23 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic print of a model of the 1837-1847 Patterson-Garland Tavern; this version shows signs pointing "to Green Bay 180 mi." and "to Chicago 20 mi." as well as small figures. The tavern (1837-1847) was located on the east side of Sheridan Road opposite Christ Church. The model was used in alandscape of early Winnetka buildings from 1830-1854. This is one of a series of 26 photographic prints (2744.1 to 2744.26) of the mode...

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  20. 2744.24 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photograph print of one of the Happ cabins used in the model landscape created by Frank A. Windes depicting early Winnetka buildings from 1830-1854. Various small figures can be seen in front. Happ's log cabins and blacksmith shop (about 1845) were on the West side of Maple St. at the corner of Elm. This is one of a series of 26 photographic prints (2744.1 to 2744.26) of the model landscape. The model was made by Frank A. Wi...

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  21. 2744.25 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic print of the model of Kinney's General Store used in the model landscape created by Frank A. Windes depecting early Winnetka buildings from 1830-1854. The store (about 1855) was located at the SW corner of Oak and Linden Streets (where the telephone building is now located in 2019). This is one of a series of 26 photographic prints (2744.1 to 2744.26) of the model landscape. The model was made by Frank A. Windes...

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  22. 2744.26 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photograph print of the model of the 1837 Patterson Tavern used in the model landscape created by Frank A. Windes depicting early Winnetka Buildings from 1830-1854. This is one of a series of 26 photographic prints (2744.1 to 2744.26) of the model landscape. The model was made by Frank A. Windes for the Winnetka Historical Society showing Winnetka as of 1830-1854.

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  23. 2744.3 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic print of part of a model landscape of early Winnetka buildings from 1830-1854 featuring (i) four Happ cabins, (ii) Kinney store, (iii) flagpole, and (iv) CNW Railway car. See the first part of the landscape at 2744.2. This is one of a series of 26 photographic prints (2744.1 to 2744.26) of the model landscape of early Winnetka buildings from 1830-1854. The photograph was taken August 9, 1950 by Dr. Davies Lasea...

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  24. 2744.4 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic print of models of (i) the Happ barn and well and (ii) the Happ blacksmith shop. This is one of a series of 26 photographic prints (2744.1 to 2744.26) of a model landscape of early Winnetka buildings from 1830-1854. The photographs was taken August 9, 1950 by Dr. Davies Lasear for the Winnetka Historical Society. Models were made by Frank A. Windes. The background was painted by Emil Neglick.

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  25. 2744.5 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic print of models of (i) the Happ log cabin and (ii) the Happ barn and well. The Lady Elgin can be seen painted on the lake in the background. This is one of a series of 26 photographic prints (2744.1 to 2744.26) of a model landscape of early Winnetka buildings from 1830-1854. The photographs was taken August 9, 1950 by Dr. Davies Lasear for the Winnetka Historical Society. Models were made by Frank A. Windes. Th...

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  26. 2744.6 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic print of models of the Happ barn and well. This is one of a series of 26 photographic prints (2744.1 to 2744.26) of a model landscape of early Winnetka buildings from 1830-1854. The photograph was taken August 9, 1950 by Dr. Davies Lasear for the Winnetka Historical Society. Models were made by Frank A. Windes. The background was painted by Emil Neglick.

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  27. 2744.7 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic print of a model of the Happ cabin. This is one of a series of 26 photographic prints (2744.1 to 2744.26) of a model landscape of early Winnetka buildings from 1830-1854. The photograph was taken August 9, 1950 by Dr. Davies Lasear for the Winnetka Historical Society. Models were made by Frank A. Windes. The background was painted by Emil Neglick.

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  28. 2744.8 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic print of a model of the Happ blacksmith shop from 1847. This is one of a series of 26 photographic prints (2744.1 to 2744.26) of a model landscape of early Winnetka buildings from 1830-1854. The photograph was taken August 9, 1950 by Dr. Davies Lasear for the Winnetka Historical Society. Models were made by Frank A. Windes. The background was painted by Emil Neglick.

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  29. 2744.9 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic print of a model of the first Chicago & Northwestern Railway Depot in Winnetka. The engine of a train is on the track in front of the depot at the right of the print. This is one of a series of 26 photographic prints (2744.1 to 2744.26) of a model landscape of early Winnetka buildings from 1830-1854. The photograph was taken August 9, 1950 by Dr. Davies Lasear for the Winnetka Historical Society. Models were ma...

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  30. 2747 - Print, Photographic

    Sepia-toned photographic print of the Thomas Doyle log cabin taken by Frank Windes in 1902. Windes wrote under photo on front: "The Thomas Doyle Log Cabin - about 1830. Michael Welsh and Elizabeth Ouilmette were married here - about 1835 - The First Winnetka Wedding. Cabin stood on Bluff of Lake about 200 ft. south North Shore Health Resort." Another similar caption is written on the back of the photo in pencil. Yet a third caption is typed ...

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  31. 2748 - Print, Photographic

    Sepia-toned photographic print of five men and two dogs standing in front of a small, one storey commercial building. The sign in the window reads: "Everett W. Osgood Real Estate, Loans, Insurance." Another building can be seen to the left and on the right is a wooden fence with a house in the background. The print is affixed to board with decorative edges. A handwritten note on the back states that this was the Winnetka Post Office. The nam...

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  32. 2809.01 - Print, Photographic

    Sepia-toned photographic print of a dirt road running through a wooded area. A utility pole stands at the side of the road on the right. A handwritten description on the back dates the print to July 1907 and reads: "Hubbard Hill - Sheridan Road."

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  33. 2809.02 - Print, Photographic

    Sepia-toned photographic print of an unpaved road ascending a hill through a wooded area. Several utility poles can be seen beside the road on the left. A handwritten description on the back dates the print to 1907 and reads: Hubbard Hill - Sheridan Road."

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  34. 2809.03 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photogaphic print of a building and tower on the shore of Lake Michigan taken from the bluff above. Smoke is coming from the roof of the building. A peer runs out into the lake in front of the building. A breakwater can be seen further along the shore to the right. A handwritten note on the back reads: "Winnetka Waterworks. 1900."

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  35. 2809.05 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic print of Lake Michigan taken from a wooded bluff. Trees without leaves line the bluff edge. Handwritten notes on the back read: "East of Sheridan looking toward the Lake. The so called "Sewer Pier" was at the foot of the bluff here." Another handwritten note reads: Cherry St & Lake Bluff 1908."

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  36. 2809.06 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic print of the lakefront. A number of piers are seen jetting out into the lake and an access road descends the bluff. At the right is a small frame building on stilts. A man is standing below it in what may be a foundation. A handwritten note on the back reads: "Winnetka Harbor 1910." Frank A. Windes also wrote the following on the back: "Lake Front Park. Bath House under construction; archetect Wm. A. Otis." A ...

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  37. 2809.07 - Print, Photographic

    Sepia-toned photographic print of a construction crew working in or above a trench beside an unpaved road running through a heavily wooded area. The print is mounted on black board. A handwritten note on the back reads: "Green Bay Rd. Water __. Looking N from North Avenue [now known as Tower Road]." The note goes on to mention Frank A. Windes and Healy Construction, among others involved in the construction.

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  38. 2809.08 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic print of a concrete road running through a golf course. Several golfers can be seen in the middle background with a building to the left of them. A few cars can be seen parked at the end of the road under some trees. A handwritten note on the back reads: "Indian Hill" --- Windes & Marsh Engs. Concrete Road." and dates the print to July 1914.

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  39. 2809.09 - Print, Photographic

    Sepia-toned photographic print of Sheridan Road running through the Hubbard Woods ravines. Sheridan Road is a dirt road surrounded by trees and bushes.

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic
  40. 2809.10 - Print, Photographic

    Black and white photographic print of Chestnut Street from Elm Street, looking South. Chestnut Street is bricked. A house and utility poles can be seen on the left. Horace Mann School is behind parkway trees on the right. Sidewalks run down both sides of the street.

    Record Type: Photo

    Print, Photographic

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