Travel

Chain O' Lakes

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Book, Maston, Wendy
Date: 
2006
Abstract: 
"The Chain O' Lakes region has been one of Chicago's premier vacation spots since the 1880s. The nine major lake basins - Catherine, Channel, Grass, Bluff, Marie, Fox, Nippersink, Petite, and Pistakee - are all connected by the Fox River waterway and have for over 100 years been northern Illinois leading destination for inland boaters, fishermen, picnickers, or those just hoping to relax and play at the beach. Luxurious mansions and swank resorts once dotted the more than 6,000 acres of shoreline. Many are gone today; some remain but have been vastly changed, but none are forgotten. Captured here in over 200 vintage postcards are scenes from the chain's heyday, scenes that will seem at once faraway and familiar to the water-skiers, windsurfers, and other-outdoor recreationists who populate the Chain O' Lakes today."
Language: 
English
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Abstract taken from back cover.
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9780738540399
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Lake Bluff

Location

60044 Lake Bluff, IL
United States
US
Catalog Number: 
Book, Jenson, Lyndon
Date: 
2008
Abstract: 
"The shores of Lake Michigan, with towering bluffs and heavily wooded ravines, have attracted many to Lake Bluff during the past two centuries. The Potowatomis were the first to come, using the ravines for their tribal council meetings. The German and Irish came in 1830s, drawn by the cheap land prices. The 1870s brought the Methodists, who, seeing the beauty of the lake and ravines, purchased 200 acres and formed the Lake Bluff Camp Meeting Association. The summer chatauqua brought thousands of visitors every year to its quaint cottages and hotels. It was in Lake Bluff where Frances Willard, president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, brought together other temperance leaders to form the national Prohibition party, which led to the ill-fated 18th Amendment. In the 20th century, Lake Bluff had retained its charming cottages and tree-lined village streets. It remains today a picturesque and historic northern suburb of Chicago, nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan."
Language: 
English
Notes: 
Abstract from back cover.
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ISSN/ISBN: 
9780738552101
Item Donor: 
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Joliet

Location

Joliet, IL
United States
US
Catalog Number: 
Book, Belden David A.
Date: 
2006
Abstract: 
Joliet once was a lush prairie bordered with scenic bluffs along the Des Plaines River. In the late 19th century, settlers and a large influx of Eastern European immigrants arrived, transforming the area into into a bustling industrial community of steel, limestone, manufacturing, and transportation. In the 20th century, Joliet transformed itself from an industrial hub to a destination of entertainment and tourism. Tourism thrives as people visit the National Hot Rod Association drag strip, NASCAR track, two casinos, the JackHammers minor-league baseball team and baseball stadium, a water park, the historical museum, and library. 'Joliet' depicts the rich cultural heritage impressed on the city and shows how the people lived and worked together, earning Joliet the title of All-American City in 1955 by the National Municipal League and 'Look' magazine."
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English
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ISSN/ISBN: 
0738540420
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Lyons

Location

60534 Lyons, IL
United States
US
Catalog Number: 
Book, Athitakis, Mark
Date: 
2006
Abstract: 
"Despite its modest size, the village of Lyons has played a key role in the growth of nearby Chicago. In 1673, French explorers Fr. Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet learned of a Native American portage route connecting the Mississippi River and Lake Michigan, and that path helped make Lyons an important stop for fur traders and other businessmen throughout the 18th and early 19th centuries. In 1834, the town boasted just 'a saw mill, three houses and a tavern,' but by the 1830s and 1840s, with construction of the Illinois and Michigan Canal, Lyons became a boomtown that attracted waves of immigrants from Poland and Germany. Its numerous taverns and outdoor picnics - known as 'skillies' - attracted visitors from throughout the area, who also came to sites like the Cream City Amusement Park and the Hofmann Tower, now a national historic landmark. 'Lyons,' featuring many archival photographs never previously published, explores the town's rich history from its early exploration to the present day."
Language: 
English
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ISSN/ISBN: 
0738540404
Item Donor: 
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Grayslake and Avon Township

Location

60030 Grayslake, IL
United States
US
Catalog Number: 
Book, Renehan, Charlotte K.
Date: 
2007
Abstract: 
"Starting in 1836, permanent settlers came into the area to be known as Avon Township. They found fertile prairie, groves of virgin timber, and pristine lakes, and they broke the soil and tilled the ground to make a subsistence living. The coming of two railroads promoted the growth of villages and made it easy for city people to come and enjoy the recreational activities offered by the lakes. These people soon stayed and the farmland began disappearing. Today Avon Township is home to several incorporated villages, the Lake County Fair, the College of Lake County, and the University Center of Lake County."
Language: 
English
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ISSN/ISBN: 
9780738550978
Item Donor: 
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Glenview

Location

Glenview, IL
United States
US
Catalog Number: 
Book, Dawson, Beverly Roberts
Date: 
2008
Abstract: 
"Following the signing of the treaty of 1833, which required that Potawatomi tribes relocate west of the Mississippi, European settlers began to arrive in the area now called Glenview. Primarily of English and German origin, they established farms trading posts. the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 had a profound effect on the hamlet. Lumber from the forests of Wisconsin used to rebuild the city moved from the north via rail. By 1872, the Chicago, Milwukee, St. Paiul and Pacific Railroad laid the first set of tracks from Wisconsin to Chicago; the line brought prosperity to local residents. In 1899, the village was incorporated. The first mayor, Hugh Burnham, a nephew of Chicago architect Daniel Burnham is credited with its name - Glenview."
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English
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ISSN/ISBN: 
9780738551906
Item Donor: 
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Franklin Park

Location

Franklin Park, IL
United States
US
Catalog Number: 
Book, Pritchett, Daniel B.
Date: 
2007
Abstract: 
"The Treaty of Prairie du Chein, which relocated the Potawatomi Indians and other local tribes west of the Mississippi River, created opportunities for settlement along the Des Plaines River. Several families began to farm on land that they purchased from Claude La Framboise, Alexander Robinson, and the State of Illinois. The totality of this land extended from Irving Park Road to Grand Avenue and the west to Mannheim Road. The confluence of the first two railroads constructed in this area after the Civil War attracted a developer named Lesser Franklin. The German immigrant purchased and subdivided four farms and subsequently began the configuration of a village. Franklin Park was incorporated in 1892. The succeeding 50 years, showcased by two world wars and the Great Depression, shaped this town into the fourth-largest industrial community in Illinois, a title it holds to this day."
Language: 
English
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Abstract taken from the back cover.
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ISSN/ISBN: 
0738541354
Item Donor: 
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Elgin, Illinois: From the Collection of the Elgin Area Historical Society

Location

Elgin, IL
United States
US
Catalog Number: 
Book, Edwards, Jim
Date: 
1999
Abstract: 
"Elgin has always been full of pride and creativity, with a willingness to reinvent itself when called upon to do so. This spirit and commitment is still alive today. With over 200 historioc photographs from the Elgin Area Historical Society, authors Jim and Wynette Edwards invite you to join them on a fascinating journey into Elgin's past."
Language: 
English
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ISSN/ISBN: 
978078502595
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Iranians in Chicagoland

Location

Chicago, IL
United States
US
Catalog Number: 
Book, Akbari, Hamid
Date: 
2005
Abstract: 
"In 1893, Haj Mirrza Mohammad Ali Moen-Ol Saltaneh journeyed to Chicago from Iran to visit the World Columbian Exposition. According to his memoirs, the Exhibition's Ferris Wheel was one of the first things he saw. He visited the Persian Palace, Iran's exhibit at the Exposition, where he met Iranian women. These Iranians were likely the earliest group of Iranians who came to Chicago. They little imagined that by 2004, at least 10,000 Iranians would live in the city."
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English
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ISSN/ISBN: 
0738533904
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