Map of Niles Center (Skokie), Illinois, 1939
This map, which was part of a W.P.A. (Works Progress Administration) project in June of 1939, was an Index to an Atlas of Niles Center, Illinois (Skokie). The street map identifies all of the streets in Skokie in 1939, as well as the Chicago and Northwest Railway and the Skokie Swift L Line. However the Edens Expressway is not yet present. Also indicated is Oakton Park, the Evanston Golf Club, Memorial Park Cemetery and property owned by a public service company.
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Skokie Heritage Museum, Skokie, Illinois
1939-06
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Letter from Kinney Advertising Service to Mr. Skidmore of Swenson Brothers, 1929
Letter from Kinney Advertising Service to Mr. Skidmore of Swenson Brothers asking for historical information to be included in the six-page history they are putting together. A list of questions about College Hill is included. Some of the questions are: When did the idea of buying the property occur?; Why was this property selected?; On what day was the first development started?; and When were the first sewers laid, the first sidewalks, the streets, the telephone poles, etc.?.
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Skokie Heritage Museum, Skokie, Illinois
1929-03-07
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Krenn & Dato Plat Map of Dempster Street L Terminal Subdivision, 1924
Krenn & Dato Plat Map of Dempster Street L Terminal Subdivision with all the lots indicated. The subdivision mapped is bound by Dempster Street to the North, Greenleaf Street to the South and Long Avenue to the East. Harms Road intersects through the subdivision, which includes the following streets: Carol Street, Crain Street and Dato Avenue in Niles Center, Illinois (Skokie).
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Skokie Heritage Museum, Skokie, Illinois
1924-06
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Krenn & Dato Plat Map of Dempster Street L Terminal Subdivision 1st Addition, 1924
Krenn & Dato Plat Map of Dempster Street L Terminal Subdivision with all the lots indicated. The subdivision mapped is bound by Dempster Street, N. Central Avenue and Theobold Road in Niles Center, Illinois (Skokie).
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Skokie Heritage Museum, Skokie, Illinois
1924
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Krenn & Dato Plat Map of Crawford Avenue and Oakton Street L Terminal Subdivision, 1924
Krenn & Dato Plat Map of Crawford Avenue and Oakton Street L Terminal Subdivision with all the lots indicated in Niles Center, Illinois (Skokie). The subdivision mapped is bound by Crawford Avenue to the East, Mulford Street to the South, Karlov Avenue to the West and Oakton Street to the North. Other streets included in the subdivision are: Keystone Avenue and Kirk Street. The proposed Crawford Avenue L Station (Terminal) is indicated on the map to the South of the subdivision on Mulford Street. Also included on the map are building restrictions, improvements to the area, and title information. The inset map included is of the Northside of Chicago and suburbs. It ends just North of Dempster Street.
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Skokie Heritage Museum, Skokie, Illinois
1924-04
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Krenn & Dato Plat Map of Crawford Avenue and East Prairie Road L Terminal Subdivision, 1924
Krenn & Dato Plat Map of Crawford Avenue and East Prairie Rd. L Terminal Subdivision with all the lots indicated in Niles Center, Illinois (Skokie). The subdivision mapped is bound by Crawford Avenue to the North, Hamlin Avenue to the South and Hull Street to the East. Streets included in the subdivision are: Mulford Street, East Prairie Road and Avers Avenue. To the West of the Subdivision, the proposed L Terminal is indicated on the map.
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Skokie Heritage Museum, Skokie, Illinois
1924-06
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Krenn & Dato Blueprint Map, 1925
This map is of the proposed subdivision developments of Krenn and Dato. Each subdivision is identified with a number. The majority of the subdivisions are in Niles Center (Skokie), though some are in Chicago.
Some of the Niles Center subdivisions featured are the Dempster Street L Terminal Subdivision, the Oakton L Parkview Subdivision, and the Crawford Avenue and East Prairie Road Subdivision.
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Skokie Heritage Museum, Skokie, Illinois
1925-06-01
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Krenn & Dato Advertisement Postcard, 1924
This Krenn & Dato advertisement postcard is for property in the Dempster Street L Terminal District or as it was also called the New Terminal City of Niles Center, Illinois (Skokie). According to the postcard the Northwestern elevated L line connecting Chicago and Niles Center was under construction with 2 miles already begun.
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Skokie Heritage Museum, Skokie, Illinois
1924
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Handwritten copy of contract between Foreman-State Trust and Savings Bank and Eugene L. Swenson and Esther Swenson, circa 1929
The contract is in regards to land owned by the Foreman-State Trust and Savings Bank in the Swenson Brothers' College Hill Subdivision in Niles Center, Illinois (Skokie).
The contract contains a Caucasian clause, stating that no one who is not Caucasian is allowed to lease or occupy the premise in question. Other restrictions include that the buildings to be built cost no less than $10,000 and that they follow a particular front property line.
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Skokie Heritage Museum, Skokie, Illinois
1929-12 to 1930-02
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Groundbreaking Ceremonies for College Hill Subdivision, 1920s
Black and white photograph of the dedication of first building in College Hill in Niles Center, Illinois (Skokie). Eugene L. Swenson is standing right of center woman with shovel.
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Skokie Heritage Museum, Skokie, Illinois
1925 circa; c. 1920s
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Groundbreaking Ceremonies for College Hill Subdivision, 1920s
Black and white photograph of the groundbreaking ceremonies for College Hill subdivision in Niles Center, Illinois (Skokie). Eugene L. Swenson is standing at center next to woman who is holding the horses reins. The woman is most likely Mrs. Swenson. Ernest E. Ellington is standing to the left of Mr. Swenson.
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Skokie Heritage Museum, Skokie, Illinois
1920s circa
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Greenhouses being torn down, circa 1926
Black and white photograph of greenhouses being torn down to make way for future apartment buildings in Niles Center, Illinois (Skokie).
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Skokie Heritage Museum, Skokie, Illinois
1926 circa
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For parents who dream dreams for their children Brochure from the Metropolitan District Realty Trust, 1920s
Brochure advertising the Metropolitan District Realty Trust. Formed by the gas and electric companies of Metropolitan Chicago, the trust would provide financing and construction for local homes and apartment buildings.
The brochure gives information on the possible locations of these homes including a map of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Some benefits of the locations presented were: gas and electricity; wooded, natural areas, excellent schools; paved roads; country and golf clubs; and electric transportation into Chicago. Also included in the brochure is information on how the homes are designed and constructed; how economical they are; how to finance homes and apartments; and the possible costs. Several letters from satisfied customers are included. The Metropolitan District Realty Trust was located at 79 W. Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois. A business card for C. Doyle Reynolds is attached to the brochure.
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Skokie Heritage Museum, Skokie, Illinois
1925 circa; c. 1920s
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First mail delivery in College Hill, 1927
Black and white photograph of the Eugene L. Swenson of Swenson Brothers, receiving the first letter delivered to College Hill properties by mail carrier from Evanston Post Office in Niles Center, Illinois (Skokie). Group is standing in front of Swenson Brothers business office.
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Skokie Heritage Museum, Skokie, Illinois
1927-08-01
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Ewing Avenue at night illuminated by street lights, 1927
Black and white photograph of the Ewing Avenue at night illuminated by street lights in Niles Center, Illinois (Skokie). Apartment buildings, homes and the Swenson Brothers business office are visible.
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Skokie Heritage Museum, Skokie, Illinois
1927-03-02
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Devonshire Manor Formerly Devonshire Golf Club: The Last Word in Subdivision Development Booklet, circa 1928
This Krenn & Dato promotional booklet focuses on the Devonshire Manor subdivision. As seen on the map included in the booklet, Devonshire Manor was bound by Church St. to the West, Keeler Avenue to the North, Dempster Street to the East and Niles Center Road to the South and was only 1 and 1/2 blocks from the Dempster Street L Terminal. The area's possible prosperity is discussed by comparing it to two areas in Chicago that developed after L terminals were placed in the areas; these areas were the Wilson Avenue and Howard Street districts. The advantages of purchasing property in the Devonshire area were presented. These included: the proximity to educational and recreational features such as schools, parks and golf clubs; improvements to the area such as gas, water, sewers, electricity and sidewalks; and the available means of transportation. There is mention of the park (Devonshire Park) to be developed at the center of the subdivision. Krenn & Dato's payment plan is discussed, as are Protective Restrictions in the subdivision; these restrictions focus on how and what can be built in the subdivision. Also included are directions to Devonshire Manor by L and by auto.
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Skokie Heritage Museum, Skokie, Illinois
1928 circa
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Correspondence to the Swenson Brothers from the Public Service Company of Northern Illinois, 1927
Letter from the Public Service Company of Northern Illinois to the Swenson Brothers regarding street lights and how they are beneficial to a community. Enclosed with the letter would have been images of the College Hill Subdivision at night.
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Skokie Heritage Museum, Skokie, Illinois
1927-03-16
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Correspondence to Mr. Eugene L. Swenson from 10th District Illinois Congressman Carl R. Chindblom, 1927
Photograph of a letter to Mr. Eugene L. Swenson from 10th District Illinois Congressman Carl R. Chindblom regarding the first mail service in College Hill.
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Skokie Heritage Museum, Skokie, Illinois
1927-07-30
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Correspondence to John Anderson from the Swenson Brothers, 1930
Letter regarding the possible construction of an apartment building on Mr. Andersons College Hill Subdivision lot in Niles Center, Illinois (Skokie). The letter addresses the construction and contractor to be used; the cost of a two flat ($15,000 or $150.00 per month) or a three flat ($23,000 or $230 per month); and the demand for apartments in College Hill. Handwritten note on top of the letter is not used.
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Skokie Heritage Museum, Skokie, Illinois
1930-08-29
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Construction of Residences on Ewing Avenue, late 1920s
Black and white photograph of the construction of residences on Ewing Avenue in College Hill Subdivision in Niles Center, Illinois (Skokie). Visible are apartment buildings, duplexes, and the Swenson Brothers business office. The roads have been paved and the telephone lines and street lights have already been put in.
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Skokie Heritage Museum, Skokie, Illinois
1928 circa; c. late 1920s
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College Hill Subdivision booklet advertiser list, 1928
Handwritten list of the advertisers to be included in the Swenson Brothers College Hill Booklet. There is a list of advertisers, whose proofs are ready; those who need to make final corrections; and those that will be signed up if necessary. The size of their advertisements is also included.
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Skokie Heritage Museum, Skokie, Illinois
1928-03 or 1929-03
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College Hill School Class Photograph, 1929
Black and white photograph of teachers and students in front of the College Hill School in Niles Center, Illinois (Skokie).
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Skokie Heritage Museum, Skokie, Illinois
1929-09-11
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College Hill Public School Building, late 1920s
Black and white photograph of the College Hill Public School building in Niles Center, Illinois (Skokie). Notice the children looking out the windows, and the residences under construction in the distance. The school was converted from the North Shore Lutheran Church College Hill Chapel.
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Skokie Heritage Museum, Skokie, Illinois
1928 circa; c. late 1920s
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College Hill children at the starting line of a race, late 1920s
Black and white photograph College Hill children at a starting line ready to start a street race in Niles Center, Illinois (Skokie). Notice the residences in the background.
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Skokie Heritage Museum, Skokie, Illinois
1928 circa; c. late 1920s
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Clients' Outing given by A. A. Lewis Realty, 1926
Black and white photograph of a clients' outing given by A. A. Lewis Realty. The Sunday picnic outing was held at Dempster Street and Crawford Avenue in Niles Center, Illinois (Skokie). There is an advertisement on the bus at the outing, saying, On Sale Today, Evanston Golf Manor, Dempster Street between Crawford & Keeler, A. A. Lewis Realty Association, 77 W. Washington Street.
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Skokie Heritage Museum, Skokie, Illinois
1926-08-22
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