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The Francis Willard House, 1730 Chicago Avenue

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:04:46 +0100

Title:
The Francis Willard House, 1730 Chicago Avenue
Evanston (IL), Chrome PM 1968 Mar-11

Description:
A Specialized library offering information on the receipt of alcohol, other narcotics, tobacco, and related subjects. It is the largest of its kind in the world. It houses a collection of more than 4,000 books and a similar number of pamphlets.

The Francis Willard House, 1730 Chicago Avenue

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:04:15 +0100

Title:
The Francis Willard House, 1730 Chicago Avenue
Evanston (IL), Chrome PM 1976 Apr-28

Description:
This room contains photographs of the Presidents of the World's WCTU. The glass case has mementos from around the world. Here is seen the bell which was cast from 1,000 opium pipes. The Multiplex, with pictures of memorials to Miss Willard claims the visitor's attention.

Rest Cottage

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
Rest Cottage
Evanston (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
The home of Frances E, Willard, is located in the classic town of Evanston, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. The home was erected in 1865; it has 17 rooms, each with its own particular charm and interest. Visitors are welcome at any time.

Headquarters National Woman's Christian Temperance Union, 1730 Chicago Avenue

Sat, 17 May 2008 19:12:03 +0100

Title:
Headquarters National Woman's Christian Temperance Union, 1730 Chicago Avenue
Evanston (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
1730 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, III, 60201. Here are housed the administrative offices of the organization. Included also are the Editorial and Circulation Offices of the Union Signal Publishing House, and The Willard Memorial Library.

Fountain Square

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:01:25 +0100

Title:
Fountain Square
Evanston (IL), White Border unused

Orrington Lunt Library, Northwestern University

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:00:00 +0100

Title:
Orrington Lunt Library, Northwestern University
Evanston (IL), Post Card (Undivided Back) PM 1905 Apr-06

View On University Place

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 06:17:52 +0100

Title:
View On University Place
Evanston (IL), Real Photo unused

Lunt Library Northwestern University

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:00:00 +0100

Title:
Lunt Library Northwestern University
Evanston (IL), Real Photo unused

Main Entrance Northwestern University

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:00:00 +0100

Title:
Main Entrance Northwestern University
Evanston (IL), Real Photo PM Dec-23

Scott Hall, Northwestern University

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:04:18 +0100

Title:
Scott Hall, Northwestern University
Evanston (IL), Linen unused

Description:
Student center. A memorial to President Emeritus and Mrs. Walter Dill Scott, for 19 years president of the university during its greatest growth. On Sheridan Road, from University Place to Emerson Street. Includes Cahn Auditorium, which seats 1,220. also, lounges for students and alumni, a grill and dining rooms, offices for campus activities, and a main lounge. Built in 1940 at a cost of $750,000, raised by popular subscription.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chapel, Northwestern University

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:04:11 +0100

Title:
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chapel, Northwestern University
Evanston (IL), Linen unused

Description:
National headquarters of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, which has 113 chapters on campuses in 43 states. Built at a cost of $400,000, much of which was donated by William C. Levere, an SAE from Northwestern University. Located at 1856 Sheridan Road, between Chicago Avenue and Hinman Avenue, in Evanston. Includes interfraternity rooms as well as SAE rooms.

Evanston Township High School

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:04:10 +0100

Title:
Evanston Township High School
Evanston (IL), Linen unused

Garrett Biblical Institute, Northwestern University

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:03:38 +0100

Title:
Garrett Biblical Institute, Northwestern University
Evanston (IL), Linen unused

Description:
Garrett Biblical Institute - Located on the University Campus directly on the lake shore, this group of buildings has a wonderful setting for a theological school.

Seabury Western Theological Seminary

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:03:38 +0100

Title:
Seabury Western Theological Seminary
Evanston (IL), Linen unused

Description:
The Chapel of St. John the Divine is a memorial to the Right Reverend Charles Palmerston Anderson, D. D., for thirty years Episcopal Bishop of Chicago.

Women's Quadrangle, Northwestern University

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:03:32 +0100

Title:
Women's Quadrangle, Northwestern University
Evanston (IL), Linen unused

Description:
This shows a corner of one of the two Women's Quardrangles. In these quadrangles the sorority houses and girls' open dormitories are combined

Men's Quadrangle, Northwestern University

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:03:32 +0100

Title:
Men's Quadrangle, Northwestern University
Evanston (IL), Linen unused

Description:
This shows the open ends of two quadrangles which face the lake on the North Campus. Fraternity Houses and Men's open dormitories are mixed throughout these quadrangles. The view of the lake through the Oak Grove to the East of this Quadrangle makes these buildings ideal residences

Annie Mae Swift Hall, Northwestern University

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:03:32 +0100

Title:
Annie Mae Swift Hall, Northwestern University
Evanston (IL), Linen unused

Description:
This building houses the School of Speech. The small theatre which it houses affords the students chances of producing many good theatricals and gives the town's people a chance to see the productions throughout the whole year

City Hall

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:01:55 +0100

Title:
City Hall
Evanston (IL), Linen unused

Scene In Lake Front Park

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 22:22:43 +0100

Title:
Scene In Lake Front Park
Evanston (IL), Divided Back PM 1919 Aug-26

Deering Library, Northwestern University

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:05:08 +0100

Title:
Deering Library, Northwestern University
Evanston (IL), Linen unused

Description:
Deering Library This fine structure is built entirely of Joliet and Lannon stone and commands a beautiful view of the lake on the East and the Campus Meadow to the West

Dyche Stadium (now Ryan Field)

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:00:00 +0100

Title:
Dyche Stadium (now Ryan Field)
Evanston (IL), Linen unused

Description:
Dyche Stadium The home of the North western University Wildcats. The Stadium has a distinctive design which uses radial lines of seats allowing spectators to partially face toward the center of the field

First M. E. Church

Fri, 2 Nov 2007 07:00:07 +0100

Title:
First M. E. Church
Evanston (IL), White Border unused

Trinity Lutheran Church, 3637 Simpson Street

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 07:00:00 +0100

Title:
Trinity Lutheran Church, 3637 Simpson Street
Evanston (IL), Linen unused

Description:
Sixtieth Anniversary Observance of Trinity Lutheran Church, Evanston, 3637 Simpson Street. (Highway 58), Sunday, June 24th, 1951. Last Service in the old Church, 806 Greenwood, 11 A.M., Official Door Closing Ceremony Drive to the new property. Pot Luck Dinner. First Service on the new Property, 3:30 P.M. Social Hour sponsored by the Ladies' Aid and the Luther League, 5:30 P.M. Concert: Trinity Choir, assisted by Mr. John K. Christensen who will initiate the new Connsonata Organ; Artists Gunnar Saevig, Audun Ravnan, and Don Berglund performing.

Northwestern Apartments, Northwestern University

Sat, 6 Oct 2007 21:46:43 +0100

Title:
Northwestern Apartments, Northwestern University
Evanston (IL), Chrome PM 1966 Jul-27

Alice Millar Chapel, Northwestern University

Sat, 6 Oct 2007 21:46:43 +0100

Title:
Alice Millar Chapel, Northwestern University
Evanston (IL), Chrome unused

Rotary International Headquarters Building

Sat, 6 Oct 2007 21:46:43 +0100

Title:
Rotary International Headquarters Building
Evanston (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
This Limestone structure in Evanston, Illinois, U.S.A., located 12 miles north of Chicago, is the international headquarters building for more than 11,000 Rotary clubs and a half million Rotarians in 127 countries.

Willard Hall, Northwestern University

Sat, 6 Oct 2007 21:46:42 +0100

Title:
Willard Hall, Northwestern University
Evanston (IL), Chrome unused

Pick - Staiger Concert Hall, Northwestern University

Sat, 6 Oct 2007 21:46:42 +0100

Title:
Pick - Staiger Concert Hall, Northwestern University
Evanston (IL), Chrome unused

National College Of Education, Sheridan Rd. & Isabella St

Sat, 6 Oct 2007 21:46:42 +0100

Title:
National College Of Education, Sheridan Rd. & Isabella St
Evanston (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Located on Sheridan Rd. and Isabella St. in Evanston, Illinois, National College of education is the oldest private teachers college in the United States.

Holiday Inn, 1501 Sherman Ave

Sat, 6 Oct 2007 21:46:42 +0100

Title:
Holiday Inn, 1501 Sherman Ave
Evanston (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Five levels of free parking, 5 minutes from Northwestern University, and only 25 minutes from downtown Chicago.

Deering Library, Northwestern University

Sat, 6 Oct 2007 21:46:42 +0100

Title:
Deering Library, Northwestern University
Evanston (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Built in 1932, was a gift to Northwestern University by Charles Deering and members of his family.

Deering Library, Northwestern University

Sat, 6 Oct 2007 21:46:41 +0100

Title:
Deering Library, Northwestern University
Evanston (IL), Chrome PM 1962 Apr-12

Description:
Made possible by the Charles Deering family, this gothic structure accommodates more than 900 readers. Includes 12 reading rooms, 4 seminars, 72 carrels, 12 studies in the stacks, a browsing room and a rare book room. The building is encircled by the Koch Memorial Gardens.

North Shore Hotel

Tue, 3 Jul 2007 17:55:10 +0100

Title:
North Shore Hotel
Evanston (IL), Chrome PM 1963 May-11

Description:
The picturesque, "personality" hotel in the heart of smart, suburban Evanston, Illinois only 18 minutes to downtown Chicago Air Conditioning, Television, Ample parking.

Deering Library, Northwestern University

Tue, 3 Jul 2007 17:54:15 +0100

Title:
Deering Library, Northwestern University
Evanston (IL), Chrome unused

Description:
Built in 1932, was a gift to North-western University by Charles Deering and members of his family.

Northwestern Technological Institute, Evanston Campus, Northwestern University

Tue, 3 Jul 2007 17:54:10 +0100

Title:
Northwestern Technological Institute, Evanston Campus, Northwestern University
Evanston (IL), Chrome unused

Technological Institute, Northern Illinois University

Tue, 3 Jul 2007 00:43:25 +0100

Title:
Technological Institute, Northern Illinois University
Evanston (IL), Chrome unused

Evanston Campus, Northern Illinois University

Tue, 3 Jul 2007 00:43:25 +0100

Title:
Evanston Campus, Northern Illinois University
Evanston (IL), Chrome unused

Alice Millar Chapel, Northern Illinois University