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Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes January 3, 1921
This document is a minutes of the meeting of the Park Board on January 3,1921. The minutes record that C.E. Raymond had paid all assessments on lots 49-50-51-52 (land close to Lake Ellyn). The minutes also record that the annual reports for 1920…
A New Park is Being Developed (1934)
This document is an article published in The Glen Ellyn News and The Glen Ellyan on April 13, 1934. The article reports on a small piece of land at the edge of Crescent Blvd. between Lee Street and Park Row at the end of Taylor Ave. that is being…
A New Subdivision Planned (1914)
This document is an article published in The Glen Ellyan on February 6, 1914. The article notes the sale of land along the shore of Lake Ellyn to be divided into lots and sold.
A Parting Tribute for F.G. Orsinger (1932)
This document is an article published by The Glen Ellyn News and The Glen Ellyan on June 6, 1932. The article is a tribute to Fred G. Orsinger, departing Commissioner of the Park District.
A Place To Spend The Fourth - Your Local Park System (1954)
This document is an article published in The Glen Ellyn News on July 1, 1954. The article encourages residents of Glen Ellyn to take advantage of the many recreational opportunities in the parks.
Added Beauty of Park Prompts $50 Donation (1924)
This document is an article published in The Glen Ellyn News and The Glen Ellyan on August 15, 1924. The article reports that Mrs. Fannie Newton was so taken with the beauty of Glen Ellyn Park that she donated $50 to the Park Board to support future…
An Opportunity Slipping Away (1914)
This document is an article (editorial?) published in The Glen Ellyan April 24, 1914. The article urges the creation of a public park on land around Lake Ellyn.
Another Lumber Yard Project Is Rumored (1924)
This document is an article published in The Glen Ellyn News and The Glen Ellyan on July 18, 1924. The article reports that the lawyers of the Park Board and the lumber yard in condemnation proceedings against the Nichol-Brown lumber yard did not…
Ball Park Warranty Deed (1939)
This document is a warranty deed for George Ball Park dated September 22, 1939.
Bill to Benefit Small Towns (1913)
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.