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Winnetka Weekly Talk, 30 Jul 1927, p. 13

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July 30, 1927 WINNETKA TALK 11 HOME OF PIONEERS LOCATED IN WILMETTE Log Cabin, Now Effectively Cam- ouflaged, Falls Into Path of New Street Project Nestling quietly and serenely on the same little parcel of ground which has been its "home" for ninety vears or more, stands a little log cabin defiantly overlooking the recent development of | Pine Crest sub-division, west from Ridge road, Wilmette, which, ultim- ately spells the doom of what is said to be the oldest structure in New Trier township. Few people on the north shore, per-| haps, are aware of the history attached to this residence property. Few, if any, there are who have not driven past it many times. To be sure its camou- flaged exterior whereby it original con- | struction of logs is hidden, and the structure converted into a comfortable little cottage now owned by Albert Zeutschel, and bringing a monthly rental of $25, presents no unusual ap- pearance, Faces Wrecker's Sledge The home is located on the west side of Ridge road at a point where Central avenue, when extended, will pass, all of | which means that soon the old land mark will fall victim to the steady and | ruthless march of progress. Albert Zeutschel, who has owned the | property for the past five or six years, resides at 429 Ridge road, directly south of the old landmark. The his- torical log cabin, several years ago was modernized by the addition of an exterior of weather boards, the instal- lation of modern window sash and the addition of a porch. Fred Montonera | now lives there. | Mr. Zeutschel, who has lived in that section of Wilmette for 63 years, re-| calls that the little cabin of that day | was standing where it now is as far| back as he can remember. Nicholas Bleser of 545 Ridge avenue, | was born in Gross Point in 1860, and has always lived in that vicinity. "That | was an old log cabin as far back as I MARINELLO BEAUTY SHOP | 733 Elm Street For Appointment Phone Winnetka 822 can recollect," Mr. Bleser said, when | asked regarding its early history. The story current when Mr. Bleser | was a child set the time of the con- | struction of the cabin as far back as 1838, one Discheit, a carpenter, who occupied it for many years, having been the builder. { Mr. Bleser says he is confident the | cabin was erected as early as 1838, but | is not certain that it was not an earlier | date than that. Others are of the| opinion that it was erected in about | 1832. | The Clarence Melhopes of 300 | Woodland avenue, with Jack and Ruth, | 50 | Phone } Center | Win. | St. 344 | of all kinds. Tubes and Special colors HELPFUL MONEY SAVING SERVICE FREELY GIVEN ON ALL YOUR PAINT PROBLEMS Painting and Decorating PAINT Rasmesen's Store leave Monday for Long Lake, Wis. | They plan to be there until after La- | bor Day. BR o Ml | The Wilmette Golf club will enter- | tain next Saturday evening with an informal dance. IS JUST A MATTER OF USING UP ALL THE THRILLS You won't have to worry about using up all the 'juice' in your 'B' batteries if you purchase a guaranteed 'B' eliminator here. Standard makes that will serve you indefinitely. "Here's where your dollar gets distance." THE RADIO SERVICE SHOP 18 Prouty Annex Ph. Winn. 1840 HAVE THE of your lawn done for Fall. to make the home look right. makes it worse. FRANZ Landscape Black Dirt for GRAVEL AND TARVIA DRIVES Have your driveway put in shape before constant use Phone Winnetka 2435 Sele 1036 Oak St. "I Sell Vigoro, the Lawn and Plant Fertilizer Food" GRADING There is nothing so necessary KRENN Gardener Garden 'Planning a Specialty Don't Worry Over Valuables While on Your Vacation It's insurance against worry to place such things as silver- ware, jewelry, etc., in our vaults when you leave on a vacation. Everything is put beyond the reach of fire or prowlers and all you have to do is enjoy yourself in the mountains, the woods, or at the seashore. | | | T he charge for storage in our vaults is nominal. Travelers Checks The safest way to carry your funds while out in the open is . . . Travelers Checks . . . they're recognized for immediate payment all over the world. BANKING HOURS Daily Saturday 7:30 A.M. to 3 P. M. 7:30 A.M. to 12 M. Saturday Evenings 7 P. M. to 8 P. M. Hubbard Woods Trust & Savings Bank 952 Linden Avenue Hubbard Woods

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