May T. Watts conducting a class at The Morton Arboretum (3.33923)
Date: February 1960Type: Photographic image
Description:May T. Watts conducts a class at The Morton Arboretum Outpost as she holds a large-format piece of artwork depicting outlines of leaf shapes. Helen Turner is seated beside her. The class is being held in a room that appears to have a large brick fireplace with a chalkboard on its mantel.
Extent: 1 photograph
May T. Watts and class at the Arboretum, luncheon (3.33927)
Type: Photographic image
Description:May T. Watts and Helen Turner attend a luncheon at The Morton Arboretum Outpost with a large brick fireplace.
Extent: 1 photograph
A Guide Map of The Morton Arboretum (3.34269)
Date: 1969Creator: Tyznik, Anthony
Type: Map
Description:A guide map of The Morton Arboretum created by Tony Tyznik in 1969. The background is a dark green with the inner Arboretum being a light green and Arboretum roads highlighted in solid orange and checkered orange lines.
Extent: 1 sheet
Map & Visitor Guide, The Morton Arboretum (3.34271)
Date: 1982 – 1986Type: Map
Description:Double-sided brochure, Map & Visitor Guide for The Morton Arboretum
Map details Arboretum roads, trails, plant collections, buildings and boundaries. Includes photographs of various Arboretum buildings with descriptive information.
Reverse side provides general information about the Arboretum, trails for walking and hiking, driving through the Arboretum, areas and collections of special interest, native plant communities, wildlife at the Arboretum, regulations, facilities and services, and information on membership. A section of the map is enlarged to identify landmarks around the Visitor Center, Administration Building, and Thornhill Education Center.
Extent: 1 sheet
Outpost, The Morton Arboretum (3.5470)
Date: October 12 – 17 1984Creator: Baker, John V.
Type: Plan
Description:Sheet one shows utilities (lights, fire alarm system); sheet two gives dimensions.
Extent: 2 sheets stapled
Remodeling of Outpost Building, The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois (3.5471)
Date: December 13 1984Creator: C. Edward Ware Associates, Inc.
Type: Plan
Description:Sheets numbered A1 and A2. This copy includes numerous handwritten notes and color coding in marker showing the fire alarm system, exit signs, and security lighting.
Extent: 2 sheets
Morton Arboretum map [proposed land use 1969] (3.5764)
Date: December 1969Creator: Hart, Nancy
Type: Plan
Description:Shows Arboretum structures and major connecting roads/trails from the Thornhill area to Meadow Lake and South Farm. An updated version of this map was done at a later date by Anthony Tyznik. Cover sheet states: 1969 Proposed Land Use Morton Arboretum.
Extent: 1 sheet attached to posterboard
The Morton Arboretum Thornhill Education Center (3.6242)
Date: 1993Creator: Bauer Latoza Studio
Type: Plan
Description:Set includes construction plans (12/31/92) and updates in 1993 for Thornhill Building, Guide Center, Outpost, new water, sanitary and storm water, electrical, and telephone work.
Extent: 185 sheets, bound, with inserted loose sheets
The Morton Arboretum Thornhill Education Center (3.6243)
Date: August 5 1992Creator: Bauer Latoza Studio
Type: Plan
Description:Bid document. Marked "Released to Map Room/ Not construction set." Includes Staging Center and Well House #2.
Extent: 169 sheets bound
The Morton Arboretum Thornhill Education Center (3.6244)
Date: March 2 1992Creator: Bauer Latoza Studio
Type: Plan
Description:[Preliminary Thornhill Building design plans]
Extent: 43 sheets stapled
Flapjack Tuesday 2000 (3.83036)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Flapjack Tuesday 2000 staff event, hosted in the Outpost. Six men, including Brian Malatia in a white shirt, are seated at a table indoors with plates and cups placed in front of them.
This document is available at the Sterling Morton Library. To make an appointment, contact the Sterling Morton Library staff by following the link here.
Flapjack Tuesday 2000 (3.83037)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Flapjack Tuesday 2000 staff event in the Outpost. Gerry Donnelly shakes hands with a man wearing a red sweater and a white apron in a kitchen.
This document is available at the Sterling Morton Library. To make an appointment, contact the Sterling Morton Library staff by following the link here.
Flapjack Tuesday 2000 (3.83038)
Type: Photographic image
Description:Flapjack Tuesday 2000 staff event in the Outpost. Many people seated indoors at rectangular tables eating pancakes. In the foreground are Mike Abel and Abbie Rea.
This document is available at the Sterling Morton Library. To make an appointment, contact the Sterling Morton Library staff by following the link here.
Flapjack Tuesday 1997 (3.83080)
Type: Photographic image
Description:First annual Flapjack Tuesday, 1997. A line of four men select their pancakes and fruit from a kitchen counter. Rita Hassert stands behind the counter.
This document can be made available at the Sterling Morton Library. To make an appointment, contact the Sterling Morton Library staff by following the link here.
Flapjack Tuesday 1997 (3.83082)
Type: Photographic image
Description:First annual Flapjack Tuesday, 1997. Two women are seated at a table in the Outpost, smiling at the camera. A fireplace and a map of The Morton Arboretum are visible behind them.
This document can be made available at the Sterling Morton Library. To make an appointment, contact the Sterling Morton Library staff by following the link here.
Flapjack Tuesday 1997 (3.83083)
Type: Photographic image
Description:First annual Flapjack Tuesday, 1997. Several employees are seated at a long table in the Outpost with food and eating utensils placed in front of them. Two men are smiling at the camera.
This document can be made available at the Sterling Morton Library. To make an appointment, contact the Sterling Morton Library staff by following the link here.