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14:2214:22, 4 August 2026 Timroth Plumbing (hist | edit) [189 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Timroth Plumbing''' was at {{LinkToMap|967 First Avenue}}. thumb|left|450px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:First Avenue")
14:1814:18, 4 August 2026 Tire Terminal (hist | edit) [188 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Tire Terminal''' was at {{LinkToMap|960 E. Rand Road}}. thumb|left|750px|1963 advertisement Category:Auto repair Category:Rand Road")

11:0211:02, 31 July 2026 Carl Schalk (hist | edit) [234 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Carl Flentge Schalk''' (1929-2021) was a Lutheran composer, author, and lecturer. ==External links== * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Schalk Wikipedia article] {{Flentge tree}} Category:People {{DEFAULTSORT:Schalk, Carl}}")

14:2514:25, 29 July 2026 Henry Darger (hist | edit) [263 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Henry Darger''' (1892-1973) was an "outsider artist" who lived in Chicago. ==External links== *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Darger Wikipedia article] Category:People buried at All Saints Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum {{DEFAULTSORT:Darger, Henry}}")
08:5708:57, 29 July 2026 Des Plaines Manor (hist | edit) [320 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Des Plaines Manor''' is a subdivision north of Thacker Street between Lee Street and Wolf Road <gallery mode=packed heights=400px> Des Plaines Manor 3 1956.jpg|tract 3 Des Plaines Manor 2 1956.jpg|tract 2 Des Plaines Manor 1 1956.jpg|tract 1 </gallery> Category:Subivisions")

15:3215:32, 28 July 2026 Des Plaines Gardens (hist | edit) [178 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Des Plaines Gardens''' is a subdivision near Walnut Street and Lee Street. thumb|left|450px|{{center|1956}} Category:Subdivisions")
12:3812:38, 28 July 2026 Cumberland (subdivision) (hist | edit) [182 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "thumb|center|450px|{{center|1956}} '''Cumberland''' is a subdivision north of the Cumberland Circle. Category:Subdivisions {{DEFAULTSORT:Cumberland}}")
11:1511:15, 28 July 2026 Douglas Manor (hist | edit) [185 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "thumb|center|450px|{{center|1956}} '''Douglas Manor''' is a subdivision west of Lake Opeka and south of Maine West High School. Category:Subdivisions")
11:0411:04, 28 July 2026 Dexter Acres (hist | edit) [199 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "thumb|center|450px|{{center|1956}} '''Dexter Acres''' is a subdivision west of Lee Street between Oakton Street and Howard Avenue. Category:Subdivisions")
10:5910:59, 28 July 2026 Homeland Acres (hist | edit) [142 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Homeland Acres''' is a subdivision at the corner of Wolf Road and Oakton Street. It was annexed in 1966. Category:Subdivisions")

15:4615:46, 21 July 2026 Stuart Anderson's Cattle Company Restaurant (hist | edit) [263 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Stuart Anderson's Cattle Company Restaurant''' was at {{LinkToMap|850 E. Oakton}}. {{PDF|caption=1986 menu | width=1000 | height=400 | URL=File:Stuart Anderson's Cattle Company Restaurant 1986.pdf }} Category:Restaurants and bars Category:Oakton Street")
15:4115:41, 21 July 2026 The Dance Building (hist | edit) [247 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''The Dance Building''' is at {{LinkToMap|1330 Webford Avenue}}. It was home to the June Rold School of Dance. frameless|left|450px Category:Geography Category:Webford Avenue")
09:3409:34, 21 July 2026 Remember the Maine (hist | edit) [163 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Remember the Maine''' is a 1964 Maine West audio yearbook, released on LP. {{#ev:youtube|id=LEN0Hy0uwZM|width=700|title=Remember the Maine}} Category:Media")

16:0516:05, 20 July 2026 Vincent A. Ralph (hist | edit) [280 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Vincent A. Ralph''' (1907-1992) worked at Centel was was president of the Chamber of Commerce in 1950. Category:People associated with the Chamber of Commerce Category:People buried at All Saints Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum {{DEFAULTSORT:Ralph, Vincent A.}}")
16:0116:01, 20 July 2026 Wayne Norris (hist | edit) [187 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Wayne Norris''' worked at Centel and was president of the Chamber of Commerce in 1982. Category:Businesspeople {{DEFAULTSORT:Norris, Wayne}}")
15:5815:58, 20 July 2026 Centel (hist | edit) [2,757 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Central Telephone Company of Illinois''' (Centel-Illinois) is an operating unit of Centel Corporation, the parent company of Central Telephone Company, headquartered in Chicago. In Des Plaines, Centel serves approximately 71,000 customers and employs 800 persons. Centel provides approximately 55,000 customer lines in Des Plaines. In 1983, an estimated $2.5 million was invested in capital improvements for the Des Plaines area. The corporation's operating units inclu...")
15:4615:46, 20 July 2026 Axel Petterson (hist | edit) [249 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Axel Petterson''' (1878-1964) was Fire Chief of Des Plaines and Park Commissioner. He was the founder of Petterson Tire Corporation. Category:Businesspeople Category:People buried at Ridgewood Cemetery {{DEFAULTSORT:Petterson, Axel}}")

13:5913:59, 17 July 2026 Frank Raffetto's Certified Market (hist | edit) [249 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Frank Raffetto's Certified Market''' was at {{LinkToMap|1511 Ellinwood Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Grocery stores, bakeries and delis Category:Ellinwood Street")
13:5713:57, 17 July 2026 Frank A. Bremner & Son (hist | edit) [220 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Frank A. Bremner & Son''' was an office supplies store at {{LinkToMap|1488 Miner Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Miner Street")
13:3613:36, 17 July 2026 Jenart Studio (hist | edit) [180 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Jenart Studio''' was at {{LinkToMap|662 Pearson Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Pearson Street")

12:0012:00, 16 July 2026 Alonge Modern Appliance (hist | edit) [235 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Alonge Modern Appliance''' was at {{LinkToMap|607 Lee Street}}. It was run by John J. Alonge (1912-2004). thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Lee Street")

14:5014:50, 14 July 2026 Jo-Joe Steak House (hist | edit) [227 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Jo-Joe Steak House''' was at {{LinkToMap|2967 Mannheim Road}}. It was run by Jo-Joe Hess. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Restaurants and bars Category:Mannheim Road")
14:4614:46, 14 July 2026 Robert's Store for Men (hist | edit) [193 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Robert's Store for Men''' was at {{LinkToMap|727 Center Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Fashion Category:Center Street")
14:1914:19, 14 July 2026 The Cheese Spot (hist | edit) [230 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''The Cheese Spot''' was in the Market Place Shopping Center. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Grocery stores, bakeries and delis Category:Market Place {{DEFAULTSORT:Cheese Spot}}")
14:1614:16, 14 July 2026 Nelson's Gulf Service (hist | edit) [193 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Nelson's Gulf Service''' was at {{LinkToMap|1411 Rand Road}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Service stations Category:Rand Road")
08:1908:19, 14 July 2026 Robert Paul Carlson (hist | edit) [489 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "frameless|right|450px '''Robert Paul Carlson''' (1935-2008) was a history teacher at Maine Township schools, known by generations of students as Mr. Maine. He was a founding member Des Plaines Historical Society and nationally renowned authority on General Douglas MacArthur. Category:People associated with the Historical Society Category:People buried at Town of Maine Cemetery {{DEFAULTSORT:Carlson, Robert Paul}}")

14:0014:00, 10 July 2026 Des Plaines Glass (hist | edit) [195 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Des Plaines Glass''' was at {{LinkToMap|1374 Northwest Highway}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Northwest Highway")
13:5113:51, 10 July 2026 Des Plaines Fur Company (hist | edit) [189 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Des Plaines Fur Company''' was at {{LinkToMap|690 Lee Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Fashion Category:Lee Street")
13:3713:37, 10 July 2026 Words & Music (hist | edit) [185 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Words & Music''' was at {{LinkToMap|1507 Ellinwood Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Ellinwood Street")
13:3413:34, 10 July 2026 Rosemarie's House of Beauty (hist | edit) [267 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Rosemarie's House of Beauty''' was at {{LinkToMap|1430 E. Oakton Street}}. It was owned by Rosemarie Zimmerman. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Beauty salons and barbershops Category:Oakton Street")
11:5111:51, 10 July 2026 The Flair Shop (hist | edit) [199 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''The Flair Shop''' was at {{LinkToMap|1397 Prairie Avenue}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Fashion {{DEFAULTSORT:Flair Shop}}")
11:4611:46, 10 July 2026 Mueller's Service Station (hist | edit) [215 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Mueller's Service Station''' was at {{LinkToMap|1300 Ellinwood Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Service stations Category:Ellinwood Street")
11:4411:44, 10 July 2026 McCall's Texaco Service (hist | edit) [241 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''McCall's Texaco Service''' was at {{LinkToMap|1580 E. Oakton Street}}. It was owned by Paul D. McCall. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Service stations Category:Oakton Street")
09:3109:31, 10 July 2026 Donald S. Johnson (hist | edit) [260 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Donald S. Johnson''' (b. 1950) was director of the Historical Society from 1985 to 1987. He wrote the book '''Des Plaines, Born of the Tallgrass Prairie''' in 1984. Category:People associated with the Historical Society {{DEFAULTSORT:Johnson, Donald S.}}")
09:2709:27, 10 July 2026 First United Methodist Church of Des Plaines (hist | edit) [53,196 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<center>'''ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY FIVE YEARS 1871 - 1996'''</center> <center>'''FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH'''</center> <center>'''666 GRACELAND AVENUE'''</center> ==Pre-1871: Des Plaines Circuit / Camp Ground== Today's First United Methodist Church of Des Plaines possesses not only a fascinating history, but also a unique tradition of pioneering as well. This tradition began with the peripatetic Methodist circuit riders of the 1830's and 1840's, and continues to thi...")

16:0016:00, 9 July 2026 Emmco Interior Stairs (hist | edit) [195 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Emmco Interior Stairs''' was at {{LinkToMap|1873 Busse Highway}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Busse Highway")
15:5715:57, 9 July 2026 Courtney & Akerman (hist | edit) [187 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Courtney & Akerman''' was at {{LinkToMap|1460 Miner Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Miner Street")
15:5015:50, 9 July 2026 Corite-Reynolds Corporation (hist | edit) [199 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Corite-Reynolds Corporation''' was at {{LinkToMap|455 Jarvis Avenue}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Jarvis Avenue")
15:4515:45, 9 July 2026 Oakton Lawn & Garden Sales and Service (hist | edit) [214 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Oakton Lawn & Garden Sales and Service''' was at {{LinkToMap|1534 E. Oakton Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Oakton Street")
15:3415:34, 9 July 2026 Suburban Carburetor & Ignition (hist | edit) [207 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Suburban Carburetor & Ignition''' was at {{LinkToMap|956 Lee Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Auto repair Category:Lee Street")

16:1016:10, 8 July 2026 St. Patrick Academy for Girls (hist | edit) [2,908 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<center>'''The History of Des Plaines St. Patrick Academy for Girls'''</center> <center>'''by Karen Kornacki Knegten'''</center> Des Plaines St. Patrick Academy opened its doors to grade school- and high school-aged girls on Chicago's West Side in 1883, as the Sisters of Mercy order welcomed a total of 48 students (both day & boarders). The school thrived and relocated to Des Plaines in 1928, then discontinued the grade school section in 1930. Boarding was then limited...")
16:0116:01, 8 July 2026 Stardust Beauty Salon (hist | edit) [220 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Stardust Beauty Salon''' was at {{LinkToMap|1421 Ellinwood Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Beauty salons and barbershops Category:Ellinwood Street")
15:4415:44, 8 July 2026 The King's Table (hist | edit) [222 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''The King's Table''' was at {{LinkToMap|901 E. Oakton Street}}. thumb|left|450px|1963 advertisement Category:Restaurants and bars Category:Oakton Street")
15:3915:39, 8 July 2026 Continental Catalogue Store (hist | edit) [212 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Continental Catalogue Store''' was at {{LinkToMap|685 Graceland Avenue}}. thumb|left|450px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Graceland Avenue")
15:3715:37, 8 July 2026 Arkwright Mutual Insurance (hist | edit) [223 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Arkwright Mutual Insurance''' was at {{LinkToMap|694 Lee Street}}. thumb|left|450px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Lee Street")
15:2515:25, 8 July 2026 Harry Caray (hist | edit) [320 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Harry Caray''' (1914-1998) was a baseball annoucer for the St. Louis Cardinals, Oakland A's, Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs. He is buried at All Saints Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum. Category:People buried at All Saints Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum {{DEFAULTSORT:Caray, Harry}}")
14:0014:00, 8 July 2026 7-Eleven (hist | edit) [583 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''7-Eleven''' is a chain of convience stores. There have been stores at many locations in Des Plaines: *{{LinkToMap|598 Potter Road|2570 Ballard Road}} (now 598 Potter Road) *{{LinkToMap|2579 Ballard Road}} *{{LinkToMap|275 E. Thacker Street}} *{{LinkToMap|586 E. Oakton Street}} *{{LinkToMap|1585 Rand Road}} *{{LinkToMap|2392 S. Wolf Road}} (inside Exxon gas station) Category:Businesses Category:Ballard Road Category:Potter Road Category:Thacker Street...")

11:1411:14, 24 June 2026 George D. Egan (hist | edit) [215 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''George D. Egan, Jr.''' (1952-2026) was alderman of the 8th ward from 1979 to 1983. Category:Politicians Category:People buried at All Saints Catholic Cemetery and Mausoleum {{DEFAULTSORT:Egan, George D.}}")

13:5913:59, 16 June 2026 Historical population of Maine Township (hist | edit) [640 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{| class="wikitable" ! Year !! Des Plaines !! Maine Township |- | 1850 || || 548 |- | 1860 || || 1,142 |- | 1870 || 800 || 1,808 |- | 1880 || 818 || 2,316 |- | 1890 || 986 || 3,258 |- | 1900 || 1,666 || 5,161 |- | 1910 || 2,348 || 7,193 |- | 1920 || 3,451 || 20,855 |- | 1930 || 8,798 || 24,205 |- | 1940 || 9,518 || 38,953 |- | 1950 || 14,994 || 95,476 |- | 1960 || 34,886 || 140,194 |- | 1970 || 57,239 || 130,676 |- | 1980 || 41,014 || 129,010 |- | 1990 || 53,223 || 13...")

11:4111:41, 3 June 2026 Getting the Facts (hist | edit) [655 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Getting the Facts''' is an 11-minute educational film made in 1953 by Encyclopaedia Britannica Films. "Explains the importance of collecting all available facts before making a decision which affects personal, business or community life. Describes the efforts of citizens to assemble background information so that they will be competent to deal with the problem of school expansion in the community." A brief segment was filmed at the library's Des Plaines Public Lib...") Tag: Recreated

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