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16:1016:10, 8 July 2026 St. Patrick Academy for Girls (hist | edit) [2,909 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) [294 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) [548 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

16:0016:00, 22 May 2026 Chester Bennett (hist | edit) [102 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{Bennett tree}} Category:People buried at Town of Maine Cemetery {{DEFAULTSORT:Bennett, Chester}}") originally created as "(Chester Bennett)"
14:4114:41, 22 May 2026 The Suburban Times and the Beginning of Publishing in Des Plaines (hist | edit) [11,434 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<center>'''The Suburban Times and the Beginning of Publishing in Des Plaines'''</center> <center>written by Shari Caine, 2009</center> Recently, Glenview-based Pioneer Press announced it would be reducing operations due to current economic difficulties. Among the cuts was what has been designated as Des Plaines' oldest newspaper, the Des Plaines Times, previously known as the Suburban Times. The final issue was published on January 15, 2009. The loss of the pa...")

13:2113:21, 21 May 2026 Raco Industrial Corporation and Atherton Machinery (hist | edit) [207 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Raco Industrial Corporation and Atherton Machinery''' were at {{LinkToMap|2100 S. Wolf Road}}. thumb|left|450px|1975 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Wolf Road")
13:1913:19, 21 May 2026 Martha Atherton (hist | edit) [335 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Martha Alsen Atherton''' (1928-2020) was treasurer of Raco Industrial Corporation and Atherton Machinery. She was the first woman president of the Chamber of Commerce. Category:People associated with the Chamber of Commerce {{DEFAULTSORT:Atherton, Martha}}")

15:0915:09, 20 May 2026 Park Place (hist | edit) [52 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "*Park Place (condominium) *Park Place (road)")
15:0515:05, 20 May 2026 Park Place (condominium) (hist | edit) [246 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Park Place''' is a condominum at {{LinkToMap|1327 Brown Street}}. It was built in 2000 by R. Franczak & Associates.<ref>Des Plaines Journal, May 31, 2000, p. 11C</ref> ==References== <references /> Category:Homes Category:Brown Street")

14:3514:35, 18 May 2026 Van's Paint & Art Supplies (hist | edit) [205 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Van's Paint & Art Supplies''' was at {{LinkToMap|1293 Oakwood Avenue}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Oakwood Avenue")
14:2614:26, 18 May 2026 Foremost Liquors (hist | edit) [275 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Foremost Liquors''' is at {{LinkToMap|1141 Lee Street}}. Former locations were at {{LinkToMap|1468 Lee Street}} and {{LinkToMap|1128 Lee Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1978 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Lee Street")
14:1214:12, 18 May 2026 Des Plaines Auto & Truck Service (hist | edit) [245 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Des Plaines Auto & Truck Service''' was at {{LinkToMap|1900 W. Touhy}}. thumb|left|650px|1966 advertisement Category:Service stations Category:Touhy Avenue")
14:0914:09, 18 May 2026 Charm Center (hist | edit) [195 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Charm Center''' was at {{LinkToMap|725 Center Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Fashion Category:Center Street")
14:0614:06, 18 May 2026 Cumberland Texaco Service (hist | edit) [216 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Cumberland Texaco Service''' was at {{LinkToMap|592 Northwest Highway}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Service stations Category:Northwest Highway")
14:0314:03, 18 May 2026 Beckwith Bootery (hist | edit) [178 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Beckwith Bootery''' was at {{LinkToMap|914 Lee Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Lee Street")

10:4210:42, 13 May 2026 Bill's Dairy (hist | edit) [286 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Bill's Dairy''' was at {{LinkToMap|1523 E. Oakton Street}}. It was owned by Bill and Julia Greenberg. Category:Businesses Category:Oakton Street")
09:5309:53, 13 May 2026 Photo Service Camera Shop (hist | edit) [211 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Photo Service Camera Shop''' was at {{LinkToMap|220 S. Graceland Avenue}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Graceland Avenue")
09:4909:49, 13 May 2026 Fox & Hounds (hist | edit) [179 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Fox & Hounds''' was at {{LinkToMap|1584 Rand Road}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Restaurants and bars Category:Rand Road")

14:5214:52, 12 May 2026 Ellin Cafe (hist | edit) [196 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Ellin Cafe''' was at {{LinkToMap|1515 Ellinwood}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Grocery stores, bakeries and delis Category:Ellinwood Street")
14:4114:41, 12 May 2026 Chicago Quadrill Company (hist | edit) [193 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Chicago Quadrill Company''' was at {{LinkToMap|1840 Busse Highway}}. thumb|left|550px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Busse Highway")
14:3514:35, 12 May 2026 Jones Engineering Company (hist | edit) [193 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Jones Engineering Company''' was at {{LinkToMap|1297 Redeker Road}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Redeker Road")
14:2514:25, 12 May 2026 Glen Acres Grocery and Liquors (hist | edit) [237 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Glen Acres Grocery and Liquors''' was at {{LinkToMap|2687 Mannheim Road}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Grocery stores, bakeries and delis Category:Mannheim Road")
14:1814:18, 12 May 2026 Lee Street Laundromat (hist | edit) [185 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Lee Street Laundromat''' was at {{LinkToMap|848 Lee Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Fashion Category:Lee Street")
14:1214:12, 12 May 2026 Violet Fashions (hist | edit) [178 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Violet Fashions''' was at {{LinkToMap|1452 Miner Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Fashion Category:Miner Street")
14:0414:04, 12 May 2026 Quality Furniture House (hist | edit) [194 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Quality Furniture House''' was at {{LinkToMap|1128 Lee Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Lee Street")

11:4711:47, 11 May 2026 Conners Standard Service (hist | edit) [240 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Conners Standard Service''' was at {{LinkToMap|1445 E. Oakton Street}}. It was owned by Dick Conner. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Service stations Category:Oakton Street")
11:4411:44, 11 May 2026 Western Tire Auto Stores (hist | edit) [203 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Western Tire Auto Stores''' was at {{LinkToMap|664 Pearson Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Auto repair Category:Pearson Street")
11:3311:33, 11 May 2026 Kruse Bros. Service Station (hist | edit) [194 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Kruse Bros. Service Station''' was at {{LinkToMap|1215 Lee Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Service stations Category:Lee Street")
11:2511:25, 11 May 2026 The Smith-Wendt Co. Realtors (hist | edit) [265 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''The Smith-Wendt Co. Realtors''' were at {{LinkToMap|716 Lee Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Real estate and insurance companies Category:Lee Street")
11:1811:18, 11 May 2026 Walter Johnson Realty (hist | edit) [218 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Walter Johnson Realty''' was at {{LinkToMap|1430 Miner Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Real estate and insurance companies Category:Miner Street")
11:0911:09, 11 May 2026 Gleason's Standard Service Station (hist | edit) [253 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Gleaon's Standard Service Station''' was at {{LinkToMap|173 S. Wolf Road}}. It was owned by Harry Gleason. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisements Category:Service stations Category:Wolf Road") originally created as "Gleaon's Standard Service Station"

13:4213:42, 8 May 2026 The Toy & Hobby House (hist | edit) [223 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''The Toy & Hobby House''' was at {{LinkToMap|1486 Miner Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Miner Street")
13:2813:28, 8 May 2026 Rothery Storage & Van Co. (hist | edit) [281 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Rothery Storage & Van Co.''' was at {{LinkToMap|1300 Jefferson Street}}. thumb|left|850px|1966 advertisement thumb|left|450px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Jefferson Street")
13:0913:09, 8 May 2026 Holman Brick (hist | edit) [169 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Holman Brick''' was at {{LinkToMap|1185 Golf Road}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Golf Road")
11:4511:45, 8 May 2026 Hugo Albert Dahm (hist | edit) [296 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Hugo Albert Dahm''' (1906-1998) was president of Des Plaines Savings & Loan Association. He was a member of the Des Plaines Lions Club and the Des Plaines Masons. Category:Businesspeople Category:People associated with the Lions Club {{DEFAULTSORT:Dahm, Hugo Albert}}")
10:5410:54, 8 May 2026 Dolphin Beauty Salon (hist | edit) [214 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Dolphin Beauty Salon''' was at {{LinkToMap|1408 Prairie Avenue}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Beauty salons and barbershops Category:Prairie Avenue")
10:5110:51, 8 May 2026 The Pamper Shoppe (hist | edit) [250 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''The Pamper Shoppe''' was a beauty salon at {{LinkToMap|1673 E. Oakton Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Beauty salons and barbershops Category:Oakton Street {{DEFAULTSORT:Pamper Shoppe}}")

13:5313:53, 6 May 2026 The Kenny Co. (hist | edit) [246 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''The Kenny Co.''' is at {{LinkToMap|470 Northwest Highway}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Northwest Highway")
13:4113:41, 6 May 2026 Forest Hospital (hist | edit) [214 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Forest Hospital''' (now '''Chicago Behavioral Hospital''') is a psychiatric hospital at {{LinkToMap|555 Wilson Lane}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Medicine")
13:2213:22, 6 May 2026 Rite-Way Service (hist | edit) [216 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Rite-Way Service''' was at {{LinkToMap|1258 Rand Road}}. It was owned by Harold Helfogt. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Service stations Category:Rand Road")
11:5211:52, 6 May 2026 Molick's Standard (hist | edit) [191 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Molick's Standard''' was at {{LinkToMap|1596 Miner Street}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Service stations Category:Miner Street")
11:4911:49, 6 May 2026 Bob's Touhy Hardware (hist | edit) [191 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Bob's Touhy Hardware''' was at {{LinkToMap|1912 Touhy Avenue}}. thumb|left|650px|1963 advertisement Category:Businesses Category:Touhy Avenue")

10:3910:39, 5 May 2026 Dr. John L. Gable, DSC (hist | edit) [499 bytes] John Lavalie (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''J. L. Gable''' was a podiatrist at {{LinkToMap|1498 Miner Street}}. Gable, J. L. Category:Businesses Category:Miner Street") originally created as "J. L. Gable"

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