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East High to Get New Athletic Field in Waterloo
The board of education bought a new athletic field for East High School between Illinois Central yards and the Chicago Great Western viaduct, two blocks northeast of the new building. Cost reported around 7000 dollars, spanning Vine Street north to a depth of 264 feet, just under two acres. Title by warranty deed, heirs of John Hischeid listed as sellers. Field will accommodate athletic practice as part of physical education and improve pupil access from Cedar River park. No definite improvement plans yet. grading to follow soon after purchase.
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East High School
Board of Education
Illinois Central Yards
Chicago
Great Western Viaduct
Cedar River Park
John Hischeid
Waterloo
Vine Street
Henry Hischeld
Wits
John H. Hischeld
Andy
Margaret Eischeid Weatherbee
Catherine Burns-Luthers
Edward P. Hischeid
Jine S. Hischeld