History of Harlem Village as It Was in Antebellum Years
A retrospective on Harlem Illinois tracing early settlement from three houses to a 4,500 population, noting Haase’s 40 acre park plan, the 1884 incorporation, water and electric plants, cemeteries Waldheim Concordia Forest Home, and civic leaders like Jos Klimmer and Geo Schrade. Mentions race track profits and local taverns, schools, and street improvements.
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Chicago
Harlem
Desplaines Avenue
Lake Street
Sand Ridge
Fredinand Haase
Twelfth Street
Madison Street
Desplaines River
Free Sons of Israel
Chicago and
Galena Union ‘Ry
Haase
A. C. Hessing
Madison ‘Street
Ithus
Waldheim
Concordia
Forest Home
Harlem Savings Bank Building Story
The Harlem Savings Bank, founded in 1897 by A Roos and G Schrade, grew under Roos after Schrade’s withdrawal in 1899. Roos, a long time public trustee and three term board of education president, oversees real estate mortgages and property on Warren Avenue while George Martin of 100 Washington Street handles titles and legal work. The bank features modern safety vaults and a Bankers Electric Protective Burglar Alarm System.
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Harlem Savings Bank
A. Roos
George Schrade
Schrade
Roos
Wareren Avenue
Lic
Board of Education
Bank
George Martin
Washington Street
Martin
Bankers Electric
Harlem Receives Gas Franchise After Delayed Board Action
The Cicero Gas works gains Harlem franchise after prior rejection, aided by Albert Roos and local leaders. Real estate values rise with natural gas, as residents recall costly private gas machines now replaced by the new supply. Richard Rees becomes manager secretary and treasurer of the company.
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Cicero Gas Works
Harlem
Albert Roos
Richard Rees
Cicero Gas Co Extends Service Following Demand
Cicero Gas Co announces plans to improve efficiency and extend service each year. Mr Reés arrives with extensive gas industry experience to guide the expansion as Harlem residents gain access to gas at affordable rates equal to neighboring communities.
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Cicero, Gas Co
Reés
Harlem
Koppelmeyer and Mohr Enter Coal and Street Sprinkling
The firm led by John Koppelmeyer and Henry J. Mohr operates coal yards at Harrison and Maple, with offices at 114 Madison Street. They offer coal at low profit margins due to freight charges, emphasizing reliable service and repeat customers. Mohr shares in oil interests, while Koppelmeyer oversees the business. Unrelated note mentions U S stamp earnings from stock trades.
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John Koppelmeyer
Harlem
Forest Home Cemetery
Henry J. Mohr
Harrison and
Maple Avenue
Madison Street
Mohr
Koppelmeyer
Harlem Club House Opens With Refurbished Deluxe Facilities
F P Bracken debuts Harlem Club House at Madison street and Harlem avenue after extensive redecorating costing 1500. The three story venue features a reception room on the second floor a private dining room a large third floor ball room and a first floor cafe. Four bowling alleys planned within ninety days plus driveway access for funeral trade.
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Madison Street
Harlem Avenue
F. P. Bracken
Mr. Bracken
Cataluc
Detroit
Mackinnac Island
Midlothian
Blue Island
Thirty-first
Cottage Grove Avenue
Chicago
Bracken
Harlem
Oak Park
Harlem Race Track A Major Local Industry In Harlem
Harlem race track ranks as a dominant local industry with substantial publicity nationwide. The grounds feature red and yellow colors, extensive improvements, and beautification led by John Thorp. Wm. Myer oversees drainage and golf facilities now used by Press Golf Club. Special features include the Liverpool jump and steeple events alongside high class horses. Public safety is strong with detectives and steady police protection.
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Harlem
United States
John Thorp
Wm. Myer
Press Golf Club
Liverpool
Illinois Central
East Gate
Metropolitan
Lake Street
Twelfth Street
Chicago Avenue
Chas. J.miers
Harlem Florist Jos. F. Klimmer Recalled as Leader
The Harlem florist Jos. F. Klimmer, president of the village, runs a modern greenhouse at Deaplaines Avenue and Harrison Street near Waldheim. He ships flowers to Chicago and has four terms as village president, plus roles as police magistrate, shaping public improvements and a robust treasury. Professor Gregory asks about a seller’s property timing while a student questions a house’s part.
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Wm. Mueller
Charles Schwarz
Wm. Kopp
Aug. Ehlers
Joe Flynn
Chas
Knipping
Hartje
John Mirow
F. Heiderbach
Albt
Tribus
Wm. Nimann
Jos. I. Klimmer
H.C. Meter
Aug. Thode
J. Gold
Henry Meyer
Chas. Hillmers
Herman Schultz
Henry Zimmermann
Klimmer
Jeo. Schrade
Waldheim
Harlem
Floriat
Jos. F. Klimmer
Deaplaines Avenue
Harrison Street
Chicago
Gregory
Harlem builder and editor Frank Lehmann obituary note
Frank Lehmann came to Harlem in 1895 and invested $12 000 in Harlem real estate in 1892. He was editor and manager of Chicago trade papers for eleven years published by Eugene A. Sittig. He served as justice of the peace, publisher of the Harlem Post, and was a Democratic county commissioner and state house candidate.
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Harlem
Chicago
Eugene A. Sittig
Harlem Post
Wan
House of Representatives
Also Mentioned on This Page
Village OF
F. Uhrig
John Kloppelmeyer
H. L. Brown
Thos. Mayer
Cummings Avenue
Jackson Boulevard
Harlem Savings Bank Building
Cicero Gas CO
Koppelmeyer and Mohr
Paris
Uncle Sam
New York Stock Exchange
Harlem Club House
Harlem Race Track
Lehmann
Public School
North Side
ST. John’s Church
Harlem Water Works
Electric Light Plant
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