COLLECTION NAME:
David Rumsey Historical Map Collection
Record
Author:
Wolff, W.A.
Author:
Roberts, C.N. & V.B.
Author:
Windes & Marsh
Author:
Rudolph, Emil
Date:
1940
Short Title:
(Real Estate Maps of Lake Forest, Wilmette, and Winnetka).
Publisher:
Various
Type:
Wall Map
Obj Height cm:
183
Obj Width cm:
107
Scale 1:
Various
Note:
"Six individual sheets make up this large composite real estate map covering much of Chicago’s North Shore area. Dated variously between 1907 and 1940. Map of the Village of Wilmette Cook County, Illinois. Sheet size: 42” x 17”. Originally published in 1934 with revisions to 1940. Drawn by W.A. Wolff and published by the village engineering department. Robert’s Map of the Village of Wilmette Cook County Ill. Sheet size: 20.25” x 11.5”. Undated, but likely published c. 1915 by C.N. & V.B. Roberts on behalf of the McGuire & Orr Real Estate Company. Includes portions of the Evanston and North Shore golf clubs. Map of Winnetka Cook Co. Ill. Sheet size: 21.5” x 17”. Dated 1911 and published by the civil engineering and surveying firm of Windes & Marsh. Includes a bold advertisement for the real estate firm of McGuire & Orr. Rudolph’s Map of Lake Forest Lake County, Illinois. Sheet size: 20.25” x 26.5”. Dated 1910 and surveyed/published by Emil Rudolph in Chicago. Includes manuscript annotations in pencil along the shores of Lake Michigan and features an advertisement for the real estate firm of McGuire & Orr. [North Chicago]. Sheet size: 12.5” x 16”. Annotations in red pencil in most of the lots. Untitled and undated survey of an area off Green Bay Road in North Chicago known as Downey (drawn from the road bisecting the image). Likely issued in Chicago c. 1915 by Emil Rudolph. Libertyville, Shields, Vernon, west Deerfield and Deerfield Townships, Lake County, Ill. Sheet Size: 26.5” x 29” Includes several areas that have been shaded in with red pencil. Dated 1907 and originally published in George Ogle’s Atlas of Lake County." (Curtis Wright, 2020)
County:
Lake County (Ill.)
County:
Cook County (Ill.)
City:
Lake Forest (Ill.)
City:
Wilmette (Ill.)
City:
Winnetka (Illinois)
Region:
Chicago Region (Ill.)
Subject:
Real property
Subject:
Land Development
Full Title:
(Real Estate Maps of Lake Forest, Wilmette, and Winnetka).
List No:
10650.006
Series No:
7
Publication Author:
A.A. Hobbs Company
Pub Date:
1910
Pub Title:
(Wooden Case with 7 Wall Maps of Chicago's North Shore)
Pub Note:
"A magnificent custom wooden map case containing 7 wall maps of areas along Chicago’s North Shore. The front brass plate credits the firm of A.A. Hobbs in Chicago and dates the patent to 1905. This wonderful set of wall maps is stored in its own custom wooden case, which dates to the first decade of the 20th century. The maps contained therein date between 1910 and 1940 and include Lake Bluff, Highland Park, Winnetka, Wilmette, Evanston, Lake Forest, Libertyville and more. The set was likely owned by a real estate agent who operated in Chicago’s North Shore, and many maps feature manuscript annotations, paste downs, and colorful highlights on plots of land reflecting changing use or ownership status. An incredible relic from a period when the region was becoming known as the playground for Chicago’s wealthy elite. Near fine condition overall, with original functioning hardware and rollers. “Maps” stenciled on the front, just above the brass manufacturer’s plate. A rolltop cover retracts to reveal a large drum, around which are mounted 7 wall maps on linen. There is an empty spot for an eighth map. The drum rotates when the “key” in the lower right is compressed, allowing for easy access to each sheet. Each map is wound around a spring-loaded roller which assists with retraction. The case is very sturdy and has developed a rich patina from age." (Curtis Wright, 2020).
Pub List No:
10650.000
Pub Type:
Wall Map
Pub Maps:
7
Pub Height cm:
30
Pub Width cm:
128
Image No:
10650006.jp2
Authors:
Wolff, W.A. ; Roberts, C.N. & V.B. ; Windes & Marsh; Rudolph, Emil
Link To Source
(Real Estate Maps of Lake Forest, Wilmette, and Winnetka).
