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> PAGE 17 - PLA1NDEALER-FR1DAY. SEPTEMBER 10, 197C REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *; FOX RIVER 132' WATERFRONT Estate setting - 3 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces - complete- lUu^^tow'msoT Pr0dUCing 81,651 b°U>6 ' , ™E FRIENDLY WARMTH... ot this 3 bedroom stone and frame ranch nestled on a quiet street off the beaten path. The finished base­ ment recreation room is tastefully done in Knotty Pine with a wet bar. Sufficient storage space in the rec­ reation roQr̂ ypd, utility room, not to mention the 2V2 car garage.Jiome has been well taken care of, a pleasure to Pricedat $15,900. WE ARE THE ORIGINAL GUARANTEED SALES FIRM HTM stmH REALTY WORLD «i5> 385-8060 J ***************************** ASSOCIATES INC. 4723 A W. Rte. 120 McHenry, 111. 60050 (815) 385-8060 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * i BURTONS BRIDGE ACROSS FROM FOX RIVER BRICK 3 BEDROOM RANCH •2 fireplaces •Basement *0011516 Lot •Newly decorated •Move in Condition •Vacant! BROKERS COOP INVITED $39,900.00 LASK0 REALTY 312-428-2223 fLsK==ss=== a-io •Ma FOR SALE BY OWNER 2 Story Cape Cod. 4 bedrooms, 8 rooms, 2V2 baths, fully carpeted on Fox River. Large wooded lot. $59,760.00 344-1632 385-6566 344-0748 9-1TF1-2 REAL ESTATE New 3 bedroom house, lH baths 1 car garage. 312-381-5285 9-10 REAL ESTATE ^3|c)|c)|c)|c3Mc3|e3|c9|e)|e3|e9|e9ie*)|e**3|e*a|eaMe* **$**$ i AFTER YOU'VE LOOKED ELSEWHERE, % $ COME TO MCHENRY J $ FOR MORE HOME FOR YOUR MONEY ! $ * * * Water - Park - Beach Rights * LAKELAND PARK v* FOR SALE ON FOX RIVER Approximately 3/4 acre Executive 2 story family home. 4 bedrooms, 1 Y2 baths, lots of closet space living room 20x25 walnut paneled, Tennessee marble fireplace, large adjoining dining room, carpeted and draperies, country kitchen with cherry panelling, full basement, plus income. A studio ranch along side, near town and schools. Convenient terms. By Owner. 815-385-0936 •£ 9-8/9-10 NEW 3 bedroom, 8 room rai­ sed ranch, 1% baths, den or office space, 2 car gar­ age, family room area and large patio deck. Total area 2,268 sq. ft. City water. Water, pier and beach rights on Fox River. $39,850. 815-344-1632 815-385-6566 815-344-0748 FOR RENT 2 room efficiency, deposit and lease, single or mature cou­ ple. 385-4398 9-10T? City of McHenry. 3 room fur­ nished apartment, all utilities included. Mature adult woman only $175 month. 385-6566 9-1-TF-1-2 WEEKLY RATES available on small furnished apartments and sleeping rooms. 385-0266 diys. 385-8905 evenings. 9-1-TF-1-2 Warehouse or factory space, from 5,000 to 15,000 ft. 385- 1079. 9-1-TF-1-2 9-3TF-2 > DUTCH CREEK WOODUNDS Johnsburg. 4 bedrms., cent, air, 2 fireplaces, sun deck,[ wet bar, V2 acre beautiful-1 ly landscaped fenced yard,1 oversized 2 car gar. As-] rumable lY"o mortgage, i water rights. Shown by ap-| pointment only $72,000. No( Brokers. 385-8105 9-3/9-29 * On 100 x 150' comer lot this roomy 3 BR raised ranch is # J only 1 yr. old. 2M> baths, large family room w-custom built * ? wet bar, outdoor deck and patio, lovely kitchen w-oak J J cabinets, a truly great buy at $54,500.00 £ * On The River $ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • : BY REQUEST : 3 Bedroom, 1% bath, aluminum sided, 21x32 attached garage, 90x150 lot. Rec Room with fireplace, new kitchen with appliances. City water and sewer. Lake rights. Near park. Only $47,900. FOX LAKE 3 Bedroom ranch on Channel. Garage, carpet, drapes oven and range, disposal, water softener, storm and screens. All for $29,000.00. PISTAKEE HILLS 3-4 BR Ranch on approx. % acre finished basement, Lake and beach rights, T.V. Tower lots of extras. Only $41,000. McHENRY 2 bedroom Condo, brick and frame, 1Vt baths, carpet, oven and range, dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator, washer and dryer Inground swimming pool and central air. City water and sewer. A real buy at $25,500.00. McHENRY 2 bedroom brick ranch, cyclone fenced back yard, near shopping, garage and carpet. $32,900. McHENRY 3 bedroom 1% baths, attached garage, city water and sewer, carpet. Come take a look! $31,600. WONDER LAKE Four 2 bedroom ranches, with or without basement, with or without central air. All new carpet. These homes are all new. with lake rights. Price $32,000. to $36,500 5 Acres Vacant $15,000.00. WE NEED LISTINGS! OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK. J We are now building • J Room Additions with • • the same quality as * our homes CUSTOM HOMES by ROBERT STECK Summer home with 125 feet on the river in a beautiful, ^ wooded, secluded location - 3 BR -1 Vi bath - full basement ^ - lVfe car garage - concrete driveway and sidewalks - chain ^ linked fenced yard - most furnishings included. Only : & SONS INC. Custom Built Brick McHenry Annex 4719 W. Rte. 120 _ McHenry, III. 815-385-4619 $34,500.00 * * * * # * * * * * I * # This brick ranch has 3 BRs, IV* baths, beamed ceiling £ # living room w-fireplace plus large basement w-34 foot * # recreation room. Owner transferred out of state. Priced * # right at $47,400.00. Two extra lots are available at $4,300.00 * # each. * • -- • ! * * * # * * * * * * * * y********>& 385-0804 8-13/11-5-TF-2 REAL ESTATE T P postal- REALTORS phillipt 3409 WEST ELM STREET (ROUTE 120) McHENrtY REAL ESTATE WHAT A VIEW! A WATERFRONT SHARPIE" c O * 3 N T Y W l | > - "CHUCK"FROILA REALTY «<lAlTOP * 2803 WEST-ROUTE 120, McHENRY H mile East of Fox River on Route 120 815-385-6670 ON THE GOLF COURSE 3 B.R. Ranch on Pistakee Lake, 4 yrs. old -L.R., D.R. & Master B.R. have sliding doors to the water- front-Steel seawall large pier-patio - Excellent land­ scaping - 2V2 car att. garage, heated with workshop $77,000.00 WOODED SETTING Well kept roomy traditional sp'it level, 3 bedroom home overlooking the 5th tee. Cathedral ceiling in living room, sliding glass doors to patio off dining area. Loads of cabinets in kitchen, paneled family room. Heated 1 car garage, city water $54,500.00 PISTAKEE HILLS A beautiful wooded landscape. This lovely home features 3 bedrooms, cabinet kitchen, full basement and recreation room. The large patio over the 2 car hillside garage is designed for a room addition Reduced to $39,900,00 JUST REDUCED This new 3 bedroom ranch is high on a large corner lot with a family size kitchen. 10x25 ft. living room and 2% car garage. Owner is anxious to sell. Reduced to $36,900.00 See it today! 3 bedroom ranch with large full basement on nice size lot. Partitioned and paneled family room plus work-shop in basement, Birch cabinets in kitchen, i>2 car detached garage. «*> block from Fox River. "As Is". Just Reduced $31,750.00 Embcrwood A Modified Custom Home Area* In The Village of Sunnyside THE WALDEN - 1716 Sq. Ft $53,780.00 knerjv Con^cvotic^ fkuord INCLl'SIYK OF: !^Acre Landscaped Lot* 2 Car Attached (.arage Septic & City Water Carpeting Throughout Storms & screens Clutters •We will build on your own site also AT HCNfl development co.t inc. 1326 I lay den Dr., McHenry, III. 60050 .Sales Office (815) 344-1133 Open Weekdays 11-6/Saturday & Sundays 11-5 Model located l'j miles north of lite. 31 on Johnsburg- Wilmot ltd. at Hayden Dr. T.P. MATHEWS, REALTORS Regional ̂ ^^^^Representatiwe Gallery of Homes is a national referral service having 1500 offices and 15,000 Sales lfepresentatives for the convenience and benefit of both buyers and sellers. a „ WONDER LAKE Glistening lake front ranch in beautifully landscaped, rustic setting, 6 large rms., 2 baths, 3 stone fireplaces, carpeting, & 2 car gar. Fam. rm. w/built in bar, breakfast bar in kitchen, cement patio & steel seawall. Captivating view only $98,500.00 Classic ranch home in tranquil, wooded area. 5 rooms, living room has brick fireplace, nice kitchen, utility room in basement plus carport. Near private lake & boat docks. $39,900.00 T.P. MATHEWS, REALTORS 7314 Hancock Drive Wonder Lake, III. 815-653-2061 or 815-385-6341 4803 Northwest Highway Crystal Lake, III. 815 459-4800 or 815-459-4801 FOR RENT 2 bedroom apartment, range and refrigerator, lease and security deposit, adults only 385-8042 9-1-TF-1-2 New modern office space, 300 to 1500 sq. ft. Rte. 31, one mile south of McHenry. Phone 385-4466 9-1-TF-1-2 2 bedroom house, large family room, fireplace, across beach, Sunrise Ridge, Wonder Lake, air conditioned $240.00 refer­ ences, security deposit Avail­ able now. Call 344-2636 9-8/9-10 AVAILABLE OCTOBER 1st Brand new 1 bedroom apartment Wonder Lake area. All utilities included. $175.00 312-381-7046 pg WW ' McHENRY VETS 1 NO MONEY DOWN Lakeland Park 2 blocks to McCullomLake i || 5 room ranch, garage new- ? ly decorated. $28,990.00 LASK0 REALTY 312-428-2223 9.10 FIND JUST THE RIGHT HOME FOR YOUR FAMILY WITH A PLAINDEALER CLASSIFIED. WANTED TO RENT Storage Space, approximately 2,500 sq ft, plus or minus 815- 728-0064 9-10/9-15 9-10 Nice sleeping room. By week or month. 385-1948 9-10/9-15 2y2 room cottage on a farm north of McHenry. No Pets. For information call 385-0342 9-10 2 room furnished apartment. $190.00 per month, including all utilities. 385-1079 9-10/9-17 OFFICE SPACE up to 1600 sq. ft. 4106 W. Crystal Lake Road-McHenry 385-0502 9-10-9-17 PET COLUMN FOUND; Male German Shepherd, about 1 year old, brown and black. Appears pure bred, vicinity Lakeland Park. 385-4167 9_jo THE STEAMBOAT ERA IN ILLINOIS Before 1865, settlement on speed and rapid delivery. and commerce in Illinois re­ sponded primarily to the facts that the Mississippi, Ohio, and Wabash rivers together with Lake Michigan surround three fourths of the Prairie State; that the Illinois River flows from near Chicago to a point just above St. Louis; and that steamboats could navigate these waterways. The first steamboat active on Illinois waters, the "New Orleans," came up the Missis­ sippi in 1811-1812. A heavy traffic soon carried passengers and freight to the lead-mining center of Galena in the north­ west corner of Illinois. In the 1930s Alton was the largest city in the state, a prosperous and progressive steamboat and packing center locked in com­ mercial rivalry with St. Louis. But settlement continued to shift northward as small, shal­ low-draft steamboats explored the inland rivers. By 1834 the tonnage under steam on the Ohio and Mississippi river systems ex­ ceeded that of the Atlantic coast. Beardstown, for exam pie, recorded 450 steamboat arrivals and departures in 1836. By 1837, several hundred steamers plied the Wabash River alone, while the Illinois River saw an even more phe­ nomenal expansion of activity. In 1839, a steamboat captain claimed he carried 10,000 people in 58 trips from St. Louis to Peru, 225 miles above the mouth of the Illinois and the virtual head of navigation. Abraham Lincoln made a fa­ mous effort to bring a steam­ ship to Springfield, up the Sangamon River. By mid- century, Peoria, the greatest of Illinois' inland river cities, counted 1286 steamboats. Steamboats were the tech­ nical wonders of the age. The light-draft boats developed by the 1830s carried "ten tons of freight on eight inches of water." Scientists came to the river towns to analyze and to publicize the innovations wrought by the western engi­ neers. On the upper deck of a steamer lived the cabin pas­ sengers, whose sumptuous ap­ pointments were carefully seg­ regated from the deck passen­ gers below. The temporal finery of the cabins contrasted strongly with the minimal pro­ tection on the deck, where the best accommodation was to sleep on soft cargo that would not be disturbed. Deck pas­ sengers traveled cheaply and miserably for long distances and on occasion found them­ selves involuntarily assisting the wooding crew to load fuel for the steam engine. Too often the casualties of overloading, seasonally slac* water, shoals, ice, and genejal abuse, the steamboats averaged a natural working life of four years. Their upper work was frequently designed for light weight and ornament, but the finery was quickly worn out by an uncouth traveling public un­ successfully encouraged to remove its boots in bed and to use the cuspidors for its chew­ ing tobacco. The general practice was to transfer the steam machine­ ry to a new hull two or three times. In the upland rivers of Illinois, the wood structures of the boats were frequently dam­ aged by grounding on shoals by butting past sand bars in shallow water, and by the gen­ eral stress of an industry based The waters forming the . southwestern border of Illinois ; constituted the most fearsome • stretch of the upper Missis- • sippi. A steamship company president testified before a Senate committee that there *: were 50 to 60 steamboat hulks *, submerged at one bend alone, • the notorious "Graveyard." A • government report stated that; • wrecks could be found in this section for hundreds of miles, more than one per mile. An . 1843 resolution of the Illinois General Assembly called atten­ tion to the hazards of this river section, and another noted that one fifth of the shipping ton­ nage of the Mississippi had been destroyed by wrecks in the previous 18 months. Legis­ lators were instructed to seek federal assistance to remove obstructions to navigation. The Cairo to St. Louis stretch of the river witnessed the greatest of all steamboat disasters -- the explosion of the "Sultana" just after the end of the Civil War, on April 27, 1865. On this occasion the "Sultana's" captain, moved by mingled greed and patriotism, loaded approximately 2000 Union ex-prisoners of war onto a ship designed for some 330 passengers. The boilers exploded off Cairo, killing at least 1443 men, a loss of life never exceeded on the rivers, and rarely at sea. Steamboats ultimately car­ ried more men and freight in the Civil War than the faster and more expensive railroads* Fxperience showed that the rivers were briefly superior to rails as lines of communication. Rivers could not be blown up or diverted by Confederate guerillas and they could carry an extremely heavy volume of traffic. The demand was so great that aged boats were pressed into service and quick­ ly doubled in price. The first years of peace brought a deceptive Indian summer of prosperity to the downriver trade. But north to Cairo, the riverboat trade never recovered after the Civil War. In the normal conditions of peace time, riverboats sunk to the subordinate position they have occupied ever since, as slow, reliable, inexpensive shippers of bulk cargo. Their glory had passed to the land, to the steam railroad. The magnificent river boats of the antebellum years gave way to tugs, barges, or small packets. The change is best portrayed by one of the nver's closest observers, Mark Twain, in his Life on the Mis­ sissippi Boat used to land captain on the hurricane roof -might stiff and straight uun ramiod for a spine kid gloves, plug hat, hair parted behind - man on shore takes off hat and says: "Got twenty-eight tons of wheat, cap'n be great favor if you can take them " Captain says: "I 'll* take two of them" and don't even condescend to look at him. But nowadays the captain takes off his old slouch, <lnd smiles ail the way around to the back of his ears, and gets off a "bow which he hasn't got any ramrod to inter­ fere with, and says "C«lad to see you. Smith, glad to see you you're looking well- haven't seen you looking so well for years what you got for us'" "Nuth'n," says Smith, and keeps his hat on, and just turns his back and goes to talking with some­ body else.