The Morton Arboretum Main Entrance Sign on Route 53 (3.100116)
Date: May 1992Creator: Nachel, Jim
Type: Photographic image
Description:The Morton Arboretum Main Entrance Sign on Route 53 circa 1992. In the background is construction being done on Route 53.
Traffic in The Morton Arboretum (3.100197)
Type: Photographic image
Description:An undated photograph of a line of traffic inside The Morton Arboretum.
Traffic at The Morton Arboretum (3.100198)
Type: Photographic image
Description:An undated photograph of traffic at The Morton Arboretum. The original slide is labeled "Rt 53, Fall color, Sunday".
The Morton Arboretum Traffic (3.100199)
Creator: Stickney, William S.
Type: Photographic image
Description:An undated photograph of a line of traffic at The Morton Arboretum. A person is approaching a car and appears to be speaking to the driver.
Line of Traffic Outside of The Morton Arboretum (3.100200)
Type: Photographic image
Description:An undated photograph of a line of traffic outside of The Morton Arboretum. Next to the line of cars is an Arboretum Entrances street sign. Further behind the sign is a group of people that appear to be playing in the grass.
The Morton Arboretum Traffic (3.100202)
Type: Photographic image
Description:An undated photograph of a line of cars presumably waiting to enter The Morton Arboretum.
Cars in line at The Morton Arboretum Gatehouse (3.100203)
Date: November 1983Creator: Kohout, Kitty
Type: Photographic image
Description:A photograph of cars in line a Morton Arboretum Gatehouse circa 1983.
Morton Arboretum Staff Members Assisting Vehicles at the Gatehouse (3.100204)
Date: October 1975Type: Photographic image
Description:A Morton Arboretum Staff member assisting a vehicle at the gatehouse, circa 1975. There are two unidentified staff members in the photograph along with three cars.
Morton Arboretum Staff Members Assisting a Vehicles at the Gatehouse (3.100205)
Date: October 1975Type: Photographic image
Description:A Morton Arboretum Staff member assisting a vehicle at the gatehouse, circa 1975. There are two unidentified staff members in the photograph along with three cars.
The East Side Gatehouse at The Morton Arboretum (3.100206)
Type: Photographic image
Description:An undated photograph of the East Side Gatehouse at The Morton Arboretum with a line of cars waiting at it.
Arboretum Staff Installing Entrance Sign (3.100210)
Date: September 1977Type: Photographic image
Description:A team of Arboretum staff members installing a new Arboretum Entrance Sign circa 1977.
Arboretum Staff Installing Entrance Sign (3.100211)
Date: September 1977Type: Photographic image
Description:A team of Arboretum staff members installing a new Arboretum Entrance Sign circa 1977.
Arboretum Staff Installing Entrance Sign (3.100212)
Date: September 1977Type: Photographic image
Description:A team of Arboretum staff members installing a new Arboretum Entrance Sign circa 1977.
Arboretum Staff Installing Entrance Sign (3.100213)
Date: September 1977Type: Photographic image
Description:A team of Arboretum staff members installing a new Arboretum Entrance Sign circa 1977. The Administration Building can been seen in the background, as well as a truck next to the staff hanging up the sign.
Arboretum Staff Installing Entrance Sign (3.100214)
Date: September 1977Type: Photographic image
Description:A team of Arboretum staff members installing a new Arboretum Entrance Sign circa 1977. The Administration Building can been seen in the background, as well as a truck next to the staff hanging up the sign.
Arboretum Staff Installing Entrance Sign (3.100215)
Date: September 1977Type: Photographic image
Description:A team of Arboretum staff members installing a new Arboretum Entrance Sign circa 1977.
Arboretum Staff Installing Entrance Sign (3.100216)
Date: September 1977Type: Photographic image
Description:A team of Arboretum staff members installing a new Arboretum Entrance Sign circa 1977.
Arboretum Staff Installing Entrance Sign (3.100217)
Date: September 1977Type: Photographic image
Description:A team of Arboretum staff members installing a new Arboretum Entrance Sign circa 1977.
Arboretum Staff Installing Entrance Sign (3.100218)
Date: September 1977Type: Photographic image
Description:A team of Arboretum staff members installing a new Arboretum Entrance Sign circa 1977.
Arboretum Staff Installing Entrance Sign (3.100219)
Date: September 1977Type: Photographic image
Description:A team of Arboretum staff members installing a new Arboretum Entrance Sign circa 1977. Arboretum and American flags on flagpole can be seen in the distance.
Arboretum Staff Installing Entrance Sign (3.100220)
Date: September 1977Type: Photographic image
Description:A team of Arboretum staff members installing a new Arboretum Entrance Sign circa 1977. Arboretum and American flags on flagpole can be seen in the distance.
Arboretum Staff Installing Entrance Sign (3.100221)
Date: September 1977Type: Photographic image
Description:A team of Arboretum staff members installing a new Arboretum Entrance Sign circa 1977. Arboretum and American flags on flagpole can be seen in the distance.
Arboretum Staff Installing Entrance Sign (3.100222)
Date: September 1977Type: Photographic image
Description:A team of Arboretum staff members installing a new Arboretum Entrance Sign circa 1977. Arboretum and American flags on flagpole can be seen in the distance. An Arboretum truck is parked near the staff.
The Morton Arboretum Gatehouse, 1987 (3.100223)
Date: 1987Type: Photographic image
Description:A black and white photograph of the Arboretum's gatehouse circa 1987.
Vehicles at The Morton Arboretum Gatehouse (3.100224)
Date: June 1992Type: Photographic image
Description:A black and white photograph of vehicles lined up at The Morton Arboretum's Gatehouse circa 1992.
John Baker of The Morton Arboretum Standing in the Gatehouse (3.100225)
Date: June 1992Type: Photographic image
Description:John Baker of The Morton Arboretum standing in the doorway of the Gatehouse.
The Morton Arboretum Gatehouse, Open (3.100226)
Date: July 1994Type: Photographic image
Description:The Gatehouse of The Morton Arboretum circa 1994. In this version of the photograph, the windows and door of the gatehouse are open.
Entry and Bridge (3.100274)
Date: November 14 2002Creator: David Woodhouse Architects
Type: Plan
Description:Plan for the entry bridge and sign at The Morton Arboretum's main entrance.
Extent: 2 sheets
Park Boulevard Entrance and Bridge (3.100275)
Date: February 8 2002Creator: Christopher B. Burke, Engineering West, Ltd.
Type: Plan
Description:Plans for the main entrance to The Morton Arboretum. Contents include:
Preliminary Grading Plan
Preliminary Plan and Profile
Preliminary Wetland Mitigation
Preliminary Plan and Profile
Preliminary Wetland Mitigation
Extent: 3 sheets
1955/04/12: Sterling Morton to Chicago Tribune Editor (3.104949)
Date: April 12 1955Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:A copy of a letter in which Sterling Morton thanks the Chicago Tribune for the fine editorial on April 10 praising the work that is being done at The Morton Arboretum. With the coming blossom season will come increased traffic jams in all directions. What is needed is an underpass under Route 53 to connect both sides of the Arboretum. The proposed coming of the east/west toll road should also have an impact. He requests continued coverage by the automobile editor, Hal Foust. He also suggests the Tribune airplane could fly over and document the traffic backups. He appreciates the coverage and exposure the Tribune has given them. Copies of this letter were sent to Godshalk and E. H. Baker, Jr.
Extent: 1 sheet
1960/02/04: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105087)
Date: February 4 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He likes Godshalk's plan for the entryway. He shared it with Mrs. Zurcher. The wall map over the areaway should have a grid overlay system, so the attendants can direct visitors to a specific area. There is no space for someone to park and get more information without holding up traffic. The desk should be arranged so the attendant can do some routine work while awaiting customers. There should be tight shutters all around, which could be put up at night and taken down each morning, but they would need storage space. There should be a substantial overhang, especially to shield the east station from the western sun. The west station should not be bothered by the sun. This plan will be sent to Mrs. Zurcher. After she reviews and returns it to you, make sure the architects get these ideas.
Extent: 2 sheets
1960/06/08: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105094)
Date: June 8 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. Clarence's European trip brings back memories for Morton : Interlaken, Grindelwald, Baden Baden. His next trip will be to Paris, London, and a long stay in the Bavarian Alps. He's interested to hear about Ireland, which he thinks is overrated. He offers many tips about travel in England, especially Kew Gardens. Tony suggested that the Arboretum add horses for better ease in trail patrol. The roads are in terrible shape. Perhaps should consider a weight limit for buses, and a speed limit. He has prices on smaller 3-wheel vehicles which could go on trails. The old bridge at Lake Marmo might be removed and replaced with a paved culvert, which would handle high waters. Tony says the existing bridge is unsafe and an eyesore. For toll booths he has a design underway. He likes the idea of rolling metal shutters. He has found some standard iron picket gates that would be effective. Tony deplores the present lack of gates. Locating all of these can be worked out when Godshalk returns from his trip. Morton will spend a day with Godshalk around July 4. "Make sure to see the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. If you should happen to see Liz or Phil, say hello" for him.
Extent: 2 sheets
1960/06/28: Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk (3.105096)
Date: June 28 1960Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to Clarence E. Godshalk. He talked with Arthur Myhrum about the proposed fountain. Mrs. Zurcher thought the fountain should have some architectural input. He details the height, spread, pumps, basin lining, and locations of the fountain and pumps. For the Arboretum entrances, he suggests removable posts or a chain to prevent "gate crashers" when the Arboretum is closed. Godshalk can proceed with the plan to have a deputy, with headquarters in a car, at the gatehouses. He feels they should consider having a constant patrol during various parts of the day.
Extent: 2 sheets
Morton Arboretum Map (3.19481)
Date: 1943Creator: Watts, May Theilgaard
Type: Map
Description:Detailed map of Arboretum grounds, showing roads, paths, landscaping, shelters, structures, enlargement of some specific features, hedge garden, some specific trees, and trails with markers numbered 1 - 42. Other features include a scale, a calendar, and a compass rose consisting of directions depicted with leaves. A highly ornamental border includes grid marks, as well as drawings of animal tracks and detailed drawings and labels of plants. Some replacement illustration and text has been adhered to the map. The Morton Arboretum encompassed 813 acres at time of map. One section is partially missing.
Extent: 1 sheet
Traffic on Route 53 waiting to enter Arboretum (3.2941)
Date: 1940sType: Photographic image
Description:Traffic on Route 53 waiting to enter Arboretum
Extent: 1 photograph
Entrance to Arboretum east side off what is now IL Route 53 (3.2946)
Date: 1935Type: Photographic image
Description:Postcard of entrance to Arboretum east side off what is now IL Route 53
Extent: 1 postcard