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Forest Preserve District of Cook County records

The Forest Preserve District of Cook County was created in 1914 with a mandate to “protect and preserve” the forests of Cook County. By 2004, the district had acquired more than 67,000 acres of forest lands. This collection contains the records of the district and other records and photographs that are relevant for the district’s history.

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Activities: Picnic and Recreation, Lake Swimming
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Date:
ca. 1920-1930s
Collection:
Forest Preserve District of Cook County records
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Public access
Activities: Picnic and Recreation, Lake Swimming
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Date:
ca. 1920-1930s
Collection:
Forest Preserve District of Cook County records
Access:
Public access
Master Plan, scale 1 in. = 400 ft
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North Branch Chicago River Area; Plan number FPD-2, 9100-14; sheet 14
Date:
November 25, 1941
Collection:
Forest Preserve District of Cook County records
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Public access
Master Plan, scale 1 in. = 400 ft
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Des Plaines-Salt Creek Area
Date:
November 25, 1941
Collection:
Forest Preserve District of Cook County records
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Public access
Master Plan, scale 1 in. = 400 ft
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Beaubien, Burnham Woods, and Calumet City Areas; Plan Number FPD-5-A &6 9100-47; sheet 49
Date:
November 25, 1941
Collection:
Forest Preserve District of Cook County records
Access:
Public access
Master Plan, scale 1 in. = 400 ft
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Thorn Creek Area; Plan Number FPD-6 9100-48; sheet 48
Date:
November 25, 1941
Collection:
Forest Preserve District of Cook County records
Access:
Public access
Picnics and Rec. Activities - People Swimming in Large Pool
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Date:
ca. 1920-1930s
Collection:
Forest Preserve District of Cook County records
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Picnics and Rec. Activities - Small Children in Pool
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Date:
ca. 1920-1930s
Collection:
Forest Preserve District of Cook County records
Access:
Public access

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Collection Details

Repository
University of Illinois Chicago. Library. Special Collections and University Archives Department (Richard J. Daley Library)
Collection Type
Manuscript Collections
Collection Location
Richard J. Daley Library
Theme
Natural & Built Environments
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