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[Gas Line Right-of-Way] Parcel N.I.G. E-2-25 (3.5616)
Date: March 17 1959Creator: Northern Illinois Gas Co.
Type: Map
Description:Shows a tract of 16.09 acres located along the south boundary of the Arboretum conveyed to the Gas Company as right-of-way. Correspondence relating to the transaction and a narrative description of the parcel are attached to the map. (3p.).
Extent: 1 sheet in 3 parts; 3 pages of related correspondence
[Gas Lines Right-of-Way in the Arboretum] (3.5617)
Date: circa 1957Creator: Northern Illinois Gas Co.
Type: Map
Extent: 4 sheets
[Arbordale Gas Lines with Telephone Lines Added] (3.6792)
Date: November 20 1957Creator: Northern Illinois Gas Co.
Type: Map
Description:Pencil and ink additions show house locations.
Extent: 1 sheet
1959/01/19: C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton (3.86057)
Date: January 19 1959Creator: Godshalk, Clarence E.
Type: Document
Description:Letter from C. E. Godshalk to Sterling Morton saying the weather has been cold, not good for those attending Arboretum classes, two of whom had to wait for a tow truck after class, but the classes are well attended. They have finished moving the large trees around Arbor Lake and will plant the shrubs around the lake this spring. They have started the landscaping around Arbordale, and the problems with the houses have been resolved. He will have Morton's secretary send him his slides as requested. They met with Northern Illinois Gas employees to finalize the position of the gas main, and it looks like they will follow the Arboretum's suggested route. The Route 53 project is ready for bids and should begin in the spring.
Extent: 2 sheets
1959/01/27: Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk (3.86058)
Date: January 27 1959Creator: Morton, Sterling
Type: Document
Description:Letter from Sterling Morton to C. E. Godshalk saying those who attend Arboretum classes in this weather must be real enthusiasts, and he is happy the families are settling into the housing project. He gives his opinion on the siting of the gas main and has written to Ed Baker. He's happy the Route 53 project will soon start. He lays out his thoughts on the terrace paving, and he shares an excellent way of handling drainage he saw abroad.
Extent: 2 sheets