• Collection ID DN-0007497
  • Creator Names Chicago Daily News, Inc., photographer.
  • Title [Boys running on boardwalk in front of cottages at the Des Plaines Methodist Camp Ground] [graphic].
  • Dates 1909.
  • Physical description 1 negative : b&w, glass ; 5 x 7 in.
  • Access and usage restrictions Restriction: Original negatives are fragile and not available to researchers. Please consult the on-line image instead.
  • Collection summary Image of boys running on boardwalk in front of cottages at the Des Plaines Methodist Camp Ground in Des Plaines, Illinois. A United States flag is hanging between two trees in front of the cottages. The camp, on the banks of the Des Plaines River, was founded by Methodists in 1860 and granted a charter in 1867. Text on the image reads: New arrivals getting settled. Text on the negative reads: Scene on Chicago Avenue.
  • Terms Governing Use and Reproduction The online images are supplied for reference purposes only. All other uses are restricted. To acquire copies, including improved copies, or permission for use, please contact Chicago History Museum, Rights and Reproductions Department, 1601 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614.
  • Subjects
    • Methodists Illinois Des Plaines 1900-1909. lctgm
    • Children playing outdoors Illinois Des Plaines 1900-1909. lctgm
    • Boys Illinois Des Plaines 1900-1909. lctgm
    • Dwellings Illinois Des Plaines 1900-1909. lctgm
    • Boardwalks Illinois Des Plaines 1900-1909. lctgm
    • Camp meetings Illinois Des Plaines.
    • Flags American 1900-1909. lctgm
  • Names Des Plaines District Camp Ground Association (Ill.)
  • Geographic coverage Des Plaines (Ill.) Religious life and customs 1900-1909.
  • Genre
    • Dry plate negatives. gmgpc
    • Gelatin dry plate negatives. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.
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