Park land acquisition and improvement files, 1890-1980.

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Park land acquisition and improvement files, 1890-1980.

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Files concern state park, historic site, and memorial creation and development. Land acquisition records include title abstracts; plats; photographs; land histories; cost estimates; deeds; wills; lease contracts; appropriation requests and authorizations; citizen advisory council minutes; and related correspondence. Restoration and improvement records include master plans and blueprints; cost estimates; bids and contracts; and correspondence with historians, archaeologists, and architects concerning historical authenticity. Also included are Civilian Conservation Corps and Work Projects Administration reports.

92 cubic ft.

Illinois State Archive

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Illinois State Archive

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