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This document is an article published in The Glen Ellyan on February 14, 1913. This article is the first mention of the idea that a park district should be created.

This document is an article published by The Glen Ellyan on February 21, 1913. The article is a report of a recommendation made at a Boosters' Club meeting that a park district should be created "before it is too late to secure adequate park space…

This document is an article published in The Glen Ellyan on March 7, 1913. The article reports on a bill before the State Legislature that would allow small towns to establish parks, playgrounds, and recreation centers.

This document is a special edition of The Glen Ellyan "published to promote the general welfare, of beautiful Glen Ellyn, the Ideal Home Town." The pages selected highlight views or discussions of Lake Ellyn.

This document is a map of the area surrounding Lake Ellyn from the Special Edition of The Glen Ellyan published March 28, 1913.

This document is an article published in The Glen Ellyan on May 2, 1913. The article reports committees and members, including the Park and Lake committee, appointed on April 23, 1913.

This document is an article published in The Glen Ellyan on July 4, 1913. The article reports on the celebrations taking place at Lake Ellyn for the Fourth of July, 1913.

This document is an article published by The Glen Ellyan on July 11, 1913. The article is a description of the Fourth of July celebration at Lake Ellyn in 1913.

This document is an article published by The Glen Ellyan on August 15, 1913. The article is a description of a summer camp run by the Salvation Army at Lake Ellyn during 1913.

This document is a special edition of The Glen Ellyan published March 28, 1913. The topic is the attractions of Glen Ellyn. The issue has many pictures of Lake Ellyn and a map of the town showing the lake and streets.