From Postcards to Photos
to Everything Else - Part One
This is the first of five posts of my private collection on vintage Lake View - this one, Part I & then Part II. The last section of this post is a collection of matchbooks.
Part II has a collection of purchased postcards in a post called Lincoln Park, the park due to the fact that there is a Lake View connection to that park. These postcards date at the dawn of the 20th century and are located in Part II. I have a collection of yearbooks about Lake View High School that is also in Part II.
I am in the process of photographing selected pages in each yearbook and posting them on my Facebook site called
LakeView Historical. The third post is about the businesses of Lake View from 1929-1935 called the Warner Printing Collection. The fourth & fifth posts are called 'Vintage Wrigley Field'
Part II has a collection of purchased postcards in a post called Lincoln Park, the park due to the fact that there is a Lake View connection to that park. These postcards date at the dawn of the 20th century and are located in Part II. I have a collection of yearbooks about Lake View High School that is also in Part II.
I am in the process of photographing selected pages in each yearbook and posting them on my Facebook site called
LakeView Historical. The third post is about the businesses of Lake View from 1929-1935 called the Warner Printing Collection. The fourth & fifth posts are called 'Vintage Wrigley Field'
Part I and then Part II. These posts contains black & white photos - mostly press photos & very few reproductions, an assortment scorecards and newsletters. Most of the contents of the these first five blog posts were purchased through Ebay and a few were gifted.
this street banner was purchased in 2015 from the Lake View Chamber of Commerce to be used for my exhibits
Let's Begin with ...
The Township of Lake View
drafted and originally published in 1879
this publisher re-produces old text
The Township Era Documents
this publisher re-produces old text
The Township Era Documents
A Township 1857-1887
A City 1887-1889
1871 and backside of the receipt
1872
another 1872 receipt
1873 City of Lake View
long rectangular receipts for same taxpayer
1895 township assessors notice to taxpayer
(front and back)
Graceland Cemetery
and the back side
I highly recommend it!
Established in 1860 when Lake View was a township
an 1887 Cemetery Warrantly (Plot) Deed
A City 1887-1889
These photos are property tax receipts of a K. Langland from 1871-76. He apparently lived on Wrightwood Avenue when the Lake View was a township 1857-87 and City 1887-89, the southern border was Fullerton Avenue. The last two photos is a 1895 township assessor's notice to a property owner. Homes from the old township/city of Lake View was still assessed by the former township. This taxpayer lived on Damen Avenue. The western border of the old township/city was Western Avenue. Some homes are still have the Lake View name on their Cook County property tax notice.
K. Langland Receipts
1872
1895 township assessors notice to taxpayer
(front and back)
I highly recommend it!
Established in 1860 when Lake View was a township
an 1887 Cemetery Warrantly (Plot) Deed
The Rocky Waters of the Lake
Belmont (Yacht) Harbor
open to the public by 1913
I contend that the harbor was curved from existing landmass
and then dredged for depth - no proof yet
about the artist & this lithograph...
not sure this is Belmont Harbor but it does look like the first boat-house, the Carrier
Join the Yacht Club 193_?
Join the Yacht Club 193_?
Photographic Art
without a frame
by an artist name of 'Berry' with additional info
some information the craft itself
about the club-houses in Lake Michigan
.... zoomed from above
... zoomed from above
The First Hundred Years ...
about the club-houses in Lake Michigan
Once a Staging Area
For decades Belmont Yacht Harbor
was staging area for the race from Chicago
Before W.H. 'Big Bill' Thompson was mayor of Chicago he raced from Belmont Harbor. He and his wife lived on Sheridan Road and Belmont Avenue
Belmont Harbor Press Photos
Lake Shore Drive toward
Diversey Parkway
Lincoln Park Golf Course
currently the Diversey Avenue Golf Range & Mini-Golf
proof of location ...
That Totem Pole off Addison
Bismarck / Marigold Gardens
to renamed Marigold Gardens in 1915-1923
the name change ...
Program Booklet Season 1916-17
21 pages
Concert Programs
During World War I there was a name change
to Marigold Gardens
Vanity Fair
new owners
from a Beer Garden/Cafe
to a Boxing/Wrestling Venue
to a Boxing/Wrestling Venue
Marigold Arena
Wrestling Tickets
reverse side
Boxing tickets
Building & Street Scene Postcards
both postcards south of Grace Street view south
appears in the previous two postcards.
J.L. Lehmann died in 1900 leaving his heirs $10 million.
He owned the Fair Department Store once located in the Loop and owned scores of property in old Lake View. The building was finally uses as a convalescent home.
and the Township/City of Lake View
and across the street in Lincoln Park
inner Lake Shore Drive view near Waveland Avenue below
The Stout Mansion
once located on Barry and Sheridan Road
approx. 1933-1954
Ravenwood Train 1978
Radium Studio on Belmont
A Pine Grove booklet
Real estate pamphlets
The Dorian at Barry
playing cards
Apartment Hotels:
The Park Lane Apartment Hotel
A Home on Stratford Place, City of Lake View
The Park Lane Apartment Hotel
Wellington Arms Apartment Hotel
The Lessing Annex Apartments
Rienzi Hotel
once located 1/4 of a block east of Broadway on Diversey
Brewster Apartments
Brompton Palace Apartments
Chateau Hotel
Belair Hotel
The Surf Apartments
a vintage hanger from the Park Lane Apartment Hotel currently called Reside on Surf
a matchbook
a silver tray
a silver bread tray
this is a 15 page leather cover booklet from 1947
The Houses of Worship:
Lake View Presbyterian
Evanston (Broadway) Methodist
now called Broadway Methodist Church
(This the original building)
St. Alphonsus
Temple Sholom
b&w photos
An Anniversary Booklet
Lake View Congregation Church
prayer book-markers of silk
Trinity Lutheran Church
a 94 page 50th anniversary book
The Lake View Free Mission Church
on the northwest corner of Kenmore/School Street.
The building was converted to condos. The building below also was converted to residential living.
Lake View Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran 
their Program Booklet
love the ads! (missing the cover)
the first church on Roscoe & (Osgood) Kenmore
Chicago Gospel Tabernacle
once located on Barry & Halsted
a 1938 memorial booklet
church construction 1889
Fullerton Avenue Presbyterian Church
the township church
Ravenswood Presbyterian Church
a full page
Baptist Missionary Training School
the back of each b&w postcard
Across the Street in Lincoln Park
The Angel Guardian Orphanage
Township of Lake View
Lake View School #2
In 1889 when the City of Lake View was annex to Chicago Lake View had 4 school districts and 14 schools one of which was the high school. The graduation photo above is from Lake View #2 in School District #1 once located on Diversey Parkway (Avenue) just west of Seminary Avenue.
zoomed views below
former known as Lake View #1
Ravenswood School with a building along Paulina Avenue now a open space for the students
Lake View High School
(a collection of yearbooks in the next post)
The building to the left of the photo was replaced - it was the built after a fire destroyed the initial building in the late 19th century
zoomed below
reverse side
this booklet covers from 1929-1932
The Social Clubs of Lake View:
Turn Verein Lincoln
now the Lincoln Park Athletic Club
This German-American club was a combination of a gym/dining established in the Township of Lake View. The south border of the
City of Lake View was Fullerton Avenue.
Their Anniversary Booklet
Restaurants/Cafes/Taverns:
Rienzi Cafe
This restaurant/cafe was located to the best of my knowledge on the northeast corner of Broadway/Diversey
and not Clark, as indicated in both postcards. Decades later the same owner would build an apartment hotel
just east of the cafe (see apt hotel section)
Jaeger's Road Home
Gastis (Swedish) Restaurant
Johnny's Restaurant
Marty's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge
folded postcard
Sheridan Restaurant & Lounge
Grandma's Receipts
Schwaben Stube
a full menu
a paper mat with a zoomed view below
The Cove
at Hotel Belmont
both sides of menu
each side of menu
Kenessey Gourmet Internationale
The Social Clubs of Lake View:
Turn Verein Lincoln
now the Lincoln Park Athletic Club
This German-American club was a combination of a gym/dining established in the Township of Lake View. The south border of the
City of Lake View was Fullerton Avenue.
Restaurants/Cafes/Taverns:
Rienzi Cafe
and not Clark, as indicated in both postcards. Decades later the same owner would build an apartment hotel
just east of the cafe (see apt hotel section)
Gastis (Swedish) Restaurant
below is a shopping bag from this restaurant
Marty's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge
folded postcard
Grandma's Receipts
Schwaben Stube
Math Igler's Casino
a full menu
Bissetti's
at Hotel Belmont
each side of menu
Kenessey Gourmet Internationale
at the Hotel Belmont
Gruss Dom Deutschen Erk
Ann Sather Swedish Diner
the first location menu
and then moved ...
some good recipes
a menu
Franksville Franks at Wrigleyville
once across street from Wrigley Field
on the southwest corner
once across street from Wrigley Field
on the southwest corner
Martha Washington Candy's
Isbell's Restaurant and Lounge
Gate of Horn on Broadway
The Other Brother
on Cornelia/Halsted
Homestead Foods Place Mat
A Pre-1909 Advertisement
the post 1909 address was 1608 Fullerton Avenue
Theaters in the Area:
The Julian Vaudeville
once located midway from Clark Street to the Red-Line
on the north-side of Belmont Avenue
once located across the street from Marigold Gardens
on Grace & Broadway - northwest corner
Victoria Theatre
known currently as the Vic
love the ads!
Ivanhoe Restaurant & Theatre Playhouse
the playhouse blended dining with live theater performances
small plate & cream pitcher
The Julian Vaudeville
on the north-side of Belmont Avenue
Chateau Theatre
on Grace & Broadway - northwest corner
Victoria Theatre
known currently as the Vic
Ivanhoe Restaurant & Theatre Playhouse
the playhouse blended dining with live theater performances
a menu mailer
a token for the wishing well
A Swedish Singing Club
Stationary
signed by the owner in 1913
signed by the owner in 1913
Chimes manufactured by Deagan
This is a J.C. Deagan & Company railroad 4 note xylophone Diner Chime that could have been used for schools or homes. The notes are E flat, A flat, C, E flat.
- west side of street
a booklet
This ballroom was noted for making money from dancing
for the maximum hours
during the Great Depression of 1929
Hospitals:
The Marine Hospital
Lake View Hospital 
Established a decade after the annexation of the City of Lake View. Between 1889 and late 1920's the former township/city
was referred to as the District of Lake View.
Union Hospital
to later be called Illinois Masonic
at the same location of the initial building
Their Nursing School
located just west of Broadway on Belmont Avenue
this entrance is now tucked away
St. Joseph's Hospital
Columbus Hospital & Shrine
District of Lake View
The Township Library
constructed for the Ravenswood-Lake View Historical
Society (Association)
once located on the southwest corner of
Montrose (Sulzer Road) & Hermitage (Commercial Ave)
YMCA Lake View
Lake View's old Commercial District
sold at Wieboldt's
a back to school globe
A Green Stamp Book
Goldblatt's:
Montrose (Sulzer Road) & Hermitage (Commercial Ave)
Lake View's old Commercial District
F.W Woolworth Company
a in-store sign
Hirsch Clothes
for men & women
a payment booklet
Postcard
Trading Stamps Booklet
The Banks:
Lake View Trust & Savings
an advertisement booklet of their newer building
front and back covers are the same
Savings bank Tin
patent in 1918
an advertisement booklet of their newer building
front and back covers are the same
Lake View State Bank
a stock certificate
1929 to the early 1930's
The Diversey Golf Course - 9 holes
The Outer Drive - Lake Shore Drive
Pine Grove & Diversey
Township/City/District of Lake View
a salesman's calling card to a client
a terra cotta laced lion
promotional pages
Deering Works/International Harvester
a pipe holder
Illinois Malleable Iron Company
This company had 3 plants
in the Township/City/District of Lake View
Abbott Laboratory
Lake View Township, Community of Ravenswood
A 1914 Advertisement from a Magazine
A.L. Luetgert Sausage Works
Lake View Township
Township/City/District of Lake View
an interesting advertisement and on the other side ...
their product was truly international
postcard size
their Newsletter
12 x 12 in size
on the flip side of the postcards is
the name of the manufacturer
Stationary
an interesting advertisement and on the other side ...
their product was truly international
A Story Book
12 x 12 in size
a letter signed by the president of the company
Northwestern Coffee & Tea Company?
910 Clybourn Avenue
City of Lake View
(1887-1889)
with a post 1909 address of 2429 N Clybourn Avenue
Curt Teich & Company
with a post 1909 address of 2429 N Clybourn Avenue
Curt Teich & Company
Irving Park Road/Ravenswood Avenue
the building are now residences
some of their products below ...
the name of the manufacturer
Mini-Postcards in a Mini Envelope
zoomed from above
two city locations
Their Short Story Booklets:
a zoomed view
a zoomed view
Chicago Tribune Inserts 1914
full page in size
date on the bottom of print
the back of each print
selected pages from booklet
The Curtiss Candies Company
their warehouse address on Broadway north of Addison
invoice from their HQ on Diversey/Broadway
stationary from a warehouse location on Belmont
a framed puzzle ...
with original envelope
the reverse side of puzzle
Chicago Coin Company
1932-1977
manufactured in 1974
manufactured in 1969
and below in 1968
the original published story of Lake View
The 2nd Edition
the second edition
I was acknowledge in the book as a contributor
I was acknowledge in the book as a contributor
128 pages
LaSalle Bank Marathon Pin
Lake View Township/City Cemeteries:
a true 1899 story of murder and politics in Lake View
William Hale Thompson was a three term mayor of Chicago and a resident of Lake View
Dick Simpson was a lakefront liberal who represented the 44th ward in the Chicago City Council.
He tried to revolutionize his ward
by trying to broaden the democratic process
his book
Preservation Magazine
a 2001 publication
this magazine features the community of Ravenswood
and the future of Wrigley Field
LGBTQ (Gay) News & Entertainment
LGBTQ History
the history
zoomed from above
American Color-Type Company
A Salesman Book
for F.W. Woolworth & Company
a zoomed view
a zoomed view
Postcards in an Envelope
Chicago Tribune Inserts 1914
full page in size
date on the bottom of print
A Cut-Out Booklet
The Curtiss Candies Company
stationary from a warehouse location on Belmont
the reverse side of puzzle
1932-1977
once located at 1725 Diversey Parkway
across the street in the Community of Lincoln Park
and below in 1968
Books/Magazines:
The Lake View Saga
the 1st edition - selected pages
The 2nd Edition
the second edition
Other Perspectives of Lake View
I was acknowledge in the book as a contributor
I was acknowledge in the book as a contributor
American Priestess
a story of Lake View missionaries
Chicago Marathon
(the route includes Lake View)
Lake View Township/City Cemeteries:
Rosehill Cemetery
(a reproduction)
Graceland Cemetery
The Crime of the Century
Big Bill [Thompson] of Chicago
William Hale Thompson was a three term mayor of Chicago and a resident of Lake View
Alderman Dick Simpson
He tried to revolutionize his ward
by trying to broaden the democratic process
St. Alphonsus Parish
Preservation Magazine
a 2001 publication
this magazine features the community of Ravenswood
and the future of Wrigley Field
LGBTQ History
Lake View Flying Booklet
Vintage Black
and
White Photos
a zoomed view below
(The Chicago Gospel Tabernacle was located on the
I am a member of the Ravenswood-Lake View Historical Association. The Association loaned this photo to a Lake View business association . The original was never returned.
(The Chicago Gospel Tabernacle was located on the
southwest corner of Barry & Halsted Street.)
Belmont-Ashland-Lincoln
the old commercial district
(reprint, not an original)
Transportation Artifacts:
Chicago Elevated Rail Ways System
(a reproduction)
a 1912 Elevated Map
a # 8 Halsted from Clark Street
Chicago Electric Railways - Pre CTA
8.5 x 11.5 in size
zoomed below
The North Shore Line
with a stop at Belmont Station
a 1946 Brochure
zoomed from above
zoomed from above
a war year
zoomed from above
The north-side border has not change
from 1921 very much
the north-side
the backside of the brochure
Riding in Cold Railcar 1975
a # 8 Halsted from Clark Street
Halsted #8 at Waveland
8.5 x 11.5 in size
with a stop at Belmont Station
half price from Kenosha WI to Belmont Station
zoomed from above
zoomed from above
Transfer Tickets
Chicago Rapid Transit Brochure 1942
The north-side border has not change
from 1921 very much
the north-side
Motor Coach Company
1917-1952
Elevated Curbs 1940
exact location unknown
Riding in Cold Railcar 1975
Vintage Street Signs:
the yellow & black
An A/B Elevated Station Sign
route shortened in 2015
Big Bill in 1927
zoomed below
A Campaign Tactic
below - back in the political game
Campaign Pins
A Book About Him
Black & White Press Photographs:
opened in 1913
A Late 1910's? View
zoom view of a 1910ish auto
along Sheridan Road
Another 1920's View
zoom view of the bridge
zoom view of the autos
zoomed view below
from a negative
the negative below
1925 Advertisement
the new harbor to the right
1929 Midwest Storm
their were two - April & October
zoomed view below
1932 Advertisement
zoomed view below
heading south from Melrose
1935 Traffic Flow
zoomed view below
1940 Advertisement
zoomed view below
1954 Nike Missile Station
1956 Waiting for the Owners
1958 Setting Sail
zoomed view below
1961 Smelt Fishing
1962 Heavy Fog
1965 Safety First
1965
zoomed view below
Over-size aerial 1978 shot
1979 Students at Sail
1980 Burst into Flames
1980 Icy Waters
1988 Winter Fishing
1990 Spring Prepping
1959 Aerial View
zoomed view below
1969 Nike Missile Site
A 1970 View
1971 Nike Missile Station
1971 All Aboard!
1973 Siècle Event
1974 CYC at Sail
1975 Oily Waters
1976 CYC Race
1977 Fishing Alone
1977 Salmon Dump
1977 Parking Security
1993 Doggy Beach
1993 walking the dog in the winter
zoomed below
Community Scenes:
The Second Lake View Post Office
on Clark/Irving Park Road
unknown date
Advertisement for LSD 1930
near Lincoln Park
A College Student Protest
on Broadway/Surf in 1950's?
from a negative to a print by
Artlynn Photography in Evergreen Park
1954 Traffic Flow on LSD
north from Melrose
This 1955 photo was donated to this site by a Carole E. Brennan who also donated all of her Lake View High School yearbooks.
The photo depicts The Annual Spring Festival
1958 At Nettelhorst School
zoomed from above
1958 At the Old Town Hall
1960 Abandon Autos on Irving Park Road
1965 Once a Slum
Alderman of the Area:
1969-1977
zoomed from above
1970-71 Native American Protests
zoomed from above
1971 Community Protest
zoomed from above
1973 Waveland Golf Course
currently the
Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course
zoomed below
1984 Home on Hawthorn Place
zoomed below
Personal Snap Shots 1950
above southeast corner of Clark & Belmont
These photos are postcard size
below northwest corner of Clark & Belmont
below view east on Fletcher Avenue that highlights the
Curtiss Candy factory on Broadway
Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course
1973 Abandoned Lots
1974 Rentals to Condo's
1975 Waveland Golf Course
currently the
Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course
1977 Rentals to Condo's
Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course
1977 Rentals to Condo's
1977 A Park in Back
1981 Shops on Broadway/Belmont
1982 Pets on Parade on Lincoln Avenue
1983 Corner of Belmont/Broadway
1984 Fire on Halsted
1988 Fog on the Course
Negatives to Prints
I purchased these negatives from Ebay and then had them professionally developed by Artlynn Photography in Evergreen Park. According to Ebay the negatives dated 1949? and appear to be from Montrose Harbor looking southwest??
Personal Snap Shots 1950
These photos are postcard size
below northwest corner of Clark & Belmont
Curtiss Candy factory on Broadway
Medal Ware, Buttons & Pins:
Lake View Woman Club
Political Buttons
original buttons
Political Buttons
original buttons
Lake View Council Pin
Boy Scouts of America
Local Businesses:
Chicago Areas Council/Lake View
1930-2014 and then merged
C. Hoffman and Company
A Medical Bottle
reverse side
Badges:
Lake View Rifle Club
once located on the Lake View Hotel property
1930-2014
Mr. Blumers Cleaner (detergent)
soap still inside
The Best Brewing Company
Martha Washington Candies
on Broadway
Croname & Company
a local manufacturer
once located on Grace Street and Ravenswood Avenue
a Florist Shop
A local Walgreens
A Local Newspaper Business Card
Lochby Court
(matted)
The Lake View Water Works and Crib
1875-1965
These reprinted photos were purchased from Ebay then edited by me. I added information on the reverse side
and finally laminated all of them.
in transition 1913
the second building
the interior
The Crib
The Lake View Crib was demolished
at the turn of the 20th century
The underground tunnel
Wrigleyville
neighborhood of Lake View
There would not be a Wrigleyville without a Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field Postcards, Matchbooks
& other Stuff
This selection contains postcards, magazines, and books. I have another post about WF that will only contain black & white photos - mostly press photos
Then in 1914 ...
reverse side of previous image
same design but another color scheme
and the reverse side ...
Matchbooks
R
and below Chicago Bears who called Wrigley Field home (from 1920 as the Staley's) 1921-1970
Retro Postcards
More Postcards
An Over-sized Postcard 9''x 7''
Jumbo Reproduction s
and below the 1932 Chicago Bears
at snowy Wrigley Field 1921-1970
the kids vs adults??
5''x 7'' postcards
Greeting Cards
Calendar Postcards
Vine Line Collection Postcards
The Vine Line Collection 2001
Baseball Cards
This section of the post is devoted to baseball cards that were purchased from Ebay and donated by my neighbor - there son was a collector - he donated his Cubs cards to me. I begin with the Chicago Whalers also known as the Chicago Federals after the construction of Weeghman Park in 1914.
1963 Chicago Bears
The Lincoln-Belmont Booster
a 1930ish business card
This local paper served the Lake View community for decades
Lake View Scouts Neckerchief
WWII Ration Book
from a former resident of Lake View, Carole E Brennan
from Barry Avenue
Ferris Wheel Park
WWII Ration Book
from a former resident of Lake View, Carole E Brennan
from Barry Avenue
Ferris Wheel Park
District of Lake View
Please continue to
for more of my collection
Post Note:
I hope my collection will entice the viewer to explore my extensive blog and learn more of the history of our community that I once called home. Donations (not a non-profit) are wonderful to receive and will be posted in the blog with full credit to the donor.
Important Note:
These posts are exclusively used for educational purposes. I do not wish to gain monetary profit from this blog nor should anyone else without permission from the original source - thanks!
