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South Farm barn (3.3067)
Date: 1921Type: Photographic image
Description:South Farm barn as it looked in 1921. After Mrs. Cudahy became chairman, barns were lowered. Buildings were built in 1917 by veterinarian, Dr. Jeffrey, and used as hospital for sick animals. Mr. Morton bought it and raised hogs and farmed until summer of 1921. Turned over to Arboretum in fall of 1921.
Extent: 1 photograph
First ravine path bridge, Schultz Woods (3.33289)
Date: 1920sType: Photographic image
Description:First ravine path bridge, Schultz Woods
Extent: 1 negative
Joe Klavas looking north in South Farm courtyard (3.5034)
Date: September 21 – December 20 1921Type: Photographic image
Description:Joe Klavas looking north in South Farm courtyard, barn yard with mules in the background.
Extent: 1 photograph
Thomas H. Slusser Farm, Wheaton, Illinois (3.5287)
Date: 1920sCreator: Steinbrecher, Harold F.
Type: Map
Description:Shows a portion only of Slusser properties which bordered on Leask Lane to the west and on Thornhill Farm to the east. The area shown was subsequently purchased by the Arboretum.
Extent: 1 sheet
Morton Arboretum [development and land acquisitions] (3.5288)
Date: 1920sType: Map
Description:A schematic drawing showing principal land tracts and ownership within the projected boundaries of the Arboretum.
Extent: 1 sheet