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· March 2, 18 -· WILMETTE ·- LIPB COIIUTE PUNS' FOR ' NEW CENTER STREhl . Wiaaetka Village CoancD Studies Engineer'a Solution of 4,200 Foot Link in Highway &1 E. T. SELBY Winnetka is going forward with plans looking to an early beginning of work on the widening and paving of the remaining section of Center street. with the completion of which, the Village will have set an example worthy of emulation by her sister north shore villages in highway building. The section involved is the 4200 feet extending from Elm street to Tower road. At the point of beginning it will be a continuation of the splendid wide pavement completed from Winnetka avenue to Elm street, two years ago, and at the north end connecting with the wide Linden avenue section, through Hubbard Woods, put down three years ago and terminating at the village limits at Scott avenue, from whence, up Glencoe road, the village of Glencoe is preparing to extend the through highway along the Northwestern right-of-way to a point entering Green Bay road at County Line · road. With these plans of Winnetka realized, there will remain only 1100 feet for the village to build. This short stretch lies between Winnetka avenue and the north Kenilworth boundary line, work on which is being held up pending the definite location of the northern terminus of the Kenilworth .portion of the road, with which the Winnetka 1100 foot section will be connected at the required angle. PaYi· Coat $151,· The estimated cost of the proposed 4200 foot highway link, is $156,400. This is for paving alone, and does not include lands to be taken, damage, or court costs, all of which will have to be determined by the courts, following a formal legal hearing, as the plans progress. The amount of state aid to be received has not been determined by the state. By the plans, it is said it will be necessary to take a comp~ratively small amount of land, except on the east side of Center street, from Elm street to Spruce street, where the proposed new Center street pavement will be fifty feet wide. It is now only 23 feet, the additional Zl feet reducing to a, minimum the present jog which now exists in passing from the widened portion of Center street south of Elm . street, into the 23 foot ~ec tion north of Elm street. The widening will also mean the removal of the Northwestern turn-table, and afford opportunity for parking and beautifying the section between Center street and the tracks, throughout the distance from Elm to Spruce. It is also proposed to round off the present ab~pt corner in front of the bank, at the intersection of Center ami Elm streets. From Spruce north to Pine, it is proposed to carry the pavement at forty feet in width, in place of 21 feet as it now exists, and, as shown in the accompanying sketch, by a gradual rise in Center street as it approaches Pine street and a repaving of Pine street from Birch street to Center street, to reduce the present steep and dangerous grade which exists at the Pine street crossing. The corners here and at other intersecting streets throughout the 4200 feet, will be rounded, to render safer entranc~ tp and exit from Center st. The ~resent building Improvements (COntinued on next page) I Proposed New Center Street IWLTORS Cl' ftiEIIE ·FORI YILIAGE CHAPTER Tw·ty-two M....... EatoDea ia New Orpaiatian a... .......... is Elected a..ina.a B~ RAY C. PEARSON Changes and adclitions made in the constitution and bylaws of the North Shore Real Estate Board have resulted quickly in expansion movements, the first step taken being the formation of a Wilmette chapter. The organization of the new chapter last Friday is expected to work out to the benefit of the realtors of Wilmette, who may now get together, discuss and settle their local problems. One- of the important objects of the new chapter, we are told, is to lend the organized support of the realtors to any metitorious project of a civic nature that would prove beneficial to the citizens and pr~perty owners of Wilmette. Preaicleat Dodds Speaker The meeting which resulted in the formation of the chapter was held at the Lake Shore Terrace. President Lewis T. Dodds of the North Shore Real Estate Board was the principal speaker. The new move was enthusiastically received by all north shore . realtors. The members of the chapter are those engaged in the real estate business in Wilmette who are members of the North Shore Board and members of the North Shore Board .who are residents or property owners in the village. Evidencing the fact that the new organization is to function successfully the initial roster of members includes twenty-two names. The following officers were elected : F. Coleman Burroughs, chairman: A. J. Woodcock, vice-chairman ; Secretary-treasurer-Esther R. Stone; directors-Lloyd C. Ayers, John H. Schae.fer, Alder R. Tighe and Garret F. Johnston. TweaiJ'·two MemHra The complete list of members follows: · Lloyd C. Ayers, F. W. Bills, Howard H. Brown, F. Coleman Burroughs, A. R. Eddington, Robert H. Flaherty, F. H. Gathercoal, Robert E. Goss, Rupert S. Hambly, Garret F. Johnston, J. W. Panushka, John H. Schaefer, W. G. Stacey, Alder R. Tighe, A. J. Wood;. cock, C. S. Marsh, ] ane C. McDowell, Charles R. Norman, Lewis N. Place, U. G. Snyder, Esther R. Stone, A. J. Mouat. . ' J( Pt.IIT OF . ' .. <.: ~ --=:~~ -~ ~'C:-::w ~C~R..::,:q,~'LJ£~3~ ~;.,.,.., _ _ ~~-....::::. ~ ~ ... 1 f~JIJeePs 1 111/VNETKfl. h..G S ,.. -~'~ /. ~ M ~ · The following appl_ ications were vot~ 0 , ed upon and elected to active member"2 ship at the monthly meeting of the North Shore Real Estate BOard: A. R. Sketch showing proposed 4200 foot link in Winnetka's through highway, Eddington (Eddington &: Allen), Dudin which the new Center street pavemc;nt from Elm street to Spruce st~eet lev Bradstreet (Dud!~Y Bradstreet), 0. would be fifty feet wide, and from ~pruce street to. Tower road, for~y !eet wade. W. Walker (0. W. Walker &: Co.), R. The Engineer's treatment. of t.he Pme street crossmg ~pproach, brmgang about E. Crosby, (Crosby &: McKendry, the' desired grade reduction, 1s also shown. The estimated cost of the. pav- Inc.), Richard L. Sonnenschein (Geo. - F. Nixon &: Co.) ing is $156,400. The following applications were vatGeorge Swenaon Bu,a ed upon and elected to active associate W. H. Wri1ht Ia Purche·r _ . membership: Lester W. Coons (Wyatt · ..J____ · GJ·=-: . .: R~1~ 18 ~ &: Coons), Charles R. Norman (Mouat of Flats on Hinman Ave. The Cheltenham Courts Mansions, Sale of the Earl F. Potter residence &: Flaherty). a · twenty-four apartment building at at 134 Linden avenue, Glencoe, is reThe following applications were vot523-39 Hinman avenue, Evanston, lot ed upon and elected to affiliated mem133x172 feet, has been sold by Harry porte~ by M. G. Stacey. and company bership: Mike Weber (Lloyd Ho16ster, J. Ebert to William H: Wright. for an of Lmden avenue, Wilmette. The Inc.), L. A. Bishop (Lloyd Hollister, undisclosed considerataon, subJect to buyer was George E. Swenson of Inc.), Lawrence S. Roth, (Wilmette $200,000. ]. H. McCourtney & Co., Wilmette. The consideration was un- State Bank), M. C. Corns (Wilmette were brokers. State Bank). disclosed. ~~ ~ ~~ ~ ~' '~~~~ ~ New Memben Elected by North Shore Board E.