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Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2020 10:59:47 -0800
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I doubt there was  a requirement for building permits back in 1904, but may=
be there was. I suggest also asking about any post-construction permits suc=
h as for renovations or remodeling, electrical or plumbing, =E2=80=9Cchange=
 of use=E2=80=9D, etc. also check the tax assessor records for that address=
.
> On Nov 25, 2020, at 10:49 AM, Charlie Vlk <cvlk@comcast.net> wrote:
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> =EF=BB=BFMike and George
> As part of my research into the Aurora-Chicago Q history I am interested=
 in all of the East End structures.
> The history of the stops on the line is not well documented as to when t=
hey were established and the succession of depots (West Lyons/Stone Avenue =
for example).
> I have pieced together some places (often finding info that the local HS=
 do not know about!) but some (like Douglas Park) I=E2=80=99ve not been abl=
e to find much.  There are about a half dozen stops that most have never he=
ard of that came to light as well.
> Recently through the ICC Valuation disk from the BRHS Archives a build d=
ate of 1904 surfaced for the Highlands depot.
> Ken started drawing it up and the Q drawing is poor (likely all generate=
d from the same photostat that I got from the Building and Bridges Departme=
nt =E2=80=9Cback in the day=E2=80=9D).
> I am interested in drawing it up in 3D and have good photos to reproduce=
 the stone and brick accurately.
> It occurred to me that Hinsdale might have information on it from the pe=
rmit process...maybe even a copy of the construction documents or at least =
confirmation of the build date and architect.
> George, if you could make a call being a village taxpayer to see if the =
building department have anything in their archives it might add to the his=
torical record.  I will be glad to cover any reproduction and mailing costs=
.
> I intend to give a copy of my digital book to the local historical socie=
ties and libraries along the line as well as the BRHS...it is a non-commerc=
ial project.
> Charlie Vlk
>> On Nov 25, 2020, at 10:17 AM, William Barber <clipperw@gmail.com> wrote=
:
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>> =EF=BB=BFKen,
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>> If Mike Dunning is able to help you, BRHS member George Kanary lives ri=
ght next door to the Highlands depot and might be able to assist. I have on=
e of the Magnuson kits, but I don=E2=80=99t know if the instructions includ=
e the dimensions. I could make some measurement, however, if you can tell w=
hat you need.
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>> Bill Barber
>> Gravois Mills, MO
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