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I-355 Des Plaines River Valley Bridge DVD

 
I-355 DVD Cover
  
 

View the construction of the new I-355 Des Plaines River Valley Bridge from the beginning stages as it alters the landscape and overcomes the obstacles of the waterways – Des Plaines River and Chicago & Sanitary Ship Canal through modern engineering and labor skills- like the Phoenix rising.  Photographed by Russell Nelson. No narration but accompanied by a musical score that lends itself to the mood of the film. Selling for $20 + $3.50 Shipping & Handling   

  

Books on Lemont History

These Lemont area books may be purchased:

at the Lemont Area Historical Society's Museum Gift Shop located at 306 Lemont Street, Lemont, Illinois (directions & maps);

or by making arrangements through either calling the Museum at 630-257-2972; or

Addressing an e-mail to Susan at lemontahs@sbcglobal.net

Mail orders and checks for your order should be sent to our Mailing Address-

Lemont Area Historical Society P.O. Box 126 Lemont, IL 60439

Lemont Area Cemetery Books

(Click Here for More Information & Pictures of Cemeteries)

Please include shipping and handling
  1. Saint Alphonsus {Catholic} Cemetery, Lemont, IL., from 1875 (75 pages) $10.00 plus $3.00 for shipping.
  2. Sts. Cyril & Methodius {Catholic} Cemetery, Lemont, IL., from circa 1889 (86 pages) $10.00 plus $3.00 for shipping.
  3. Saint James' {Catholic} Cemetery, Sag Bridge Area, Lemont, IL, from circa 1837 $10.00 plus $3.00 for shipping.
  4. Saint Matthews Lutheran Cemetery $6.00 plus $3.00 for shipping.
  5. St. Patrick's {Catholic} Cemetery, Lemont, IL, from c. 1831 (31 pages) $6.00 plus $3.00 for shipping.
  6. Swedish Evangelical Bethany Lutheran $4.00 plus $3.00 for shipping.
  7. Cass Cemetery $4.00 plus $1.50 for shipping.
  8. Mt. Vernon Cemetery $2.00 plus $1.50 for shipping.
  9. Willow Hills Cemetery $1.50 plus $1.50 for shipping.
  10. Danish Cemetery $1.00 plus $1.50 for shipping.
  11. The Lemont United Methodist Church $1.00 plus $1.50 for shipping.
  12. Brown Family Cemetery $1.00 plus $1.50 for shipping.

Other Books Available at the Lemont Area Historical Society

Sonia Kallick's Book - "Lemont and Its People"

        This 365 page book covers the history of Lemont and the opening of the Midwest from early geological times to 1910.  It relates interesting and heretofore unknown vignettes of local individuals, who made their mark on Lemont's history.  Some of these individuals became important players in the history of Chicago politics and commerce.  It brings to life the development of the Northern Illinois area from the time of the native American tribes, to the construction of the Illinois & Michigan Canal, and the construction of the Sanitary & Ship Canal.   "Lemont and Its People" is now available for purchase at the museum for $25.00 or by mail for $25.00 plus $5.00 for shipping.

Lemont 125th Anniversary Book

   This 300 page, hard cover volume is completely indexed and contains hundreds of photographs and illustrations of Lemont's historic past.  The book was prepared as a gift to Lemont to commemorate the 125th anniversary of its incorporation in 1873.  It features a narrative history of Lemont from its founding in 1836 through the anniversary year of 1998, and contains histories of all local schools, churches, businesses, governmental bodies, and community organizations.   It is available at the LAHS Museum during regular business hours for $20.00.  The book can be mailed ordered through the Society, 630-257-2972 for $20.00 plus $5.00 for shipping.

Self Guided Tour of St. James at the Sag Cemetery {Now in stock}

Nancy Thornton, former LAHS President, now residing in Montana has compiled and published a booklet that allows you to tour and learn about the older grave sites and gravestone art in St. James at the Sag Cemetery.
This booklet can be purchased for $3.50 at the LAHS museum or by mail order through:

Canal Heritage Enterprises
PO Box 1482
Chateau, MT 59422
Web site:  www.canalheritage.com

Lemont History & Anecdote Book

This interesting book, which includes coverage of Rudy Kling and the "Pride of Lemont" is $17.50 plus $5.00 for shipping.

Nancy Thornton's Books

Two hardcover books published by Nancy Thornton are now available for sale at the museum.  " First Chicago Church Records" for $15.00 and "First Catholic Church" for $21.50.   For more information on the contents of these books and for mail orders go to  Nancy's web site at  Canal Heritage Enterprises.

Lemont Pictures - CD and DVDs

Approximately 10 different CD/DVDs of Lemont area pictures and data collections are currently available in the gift shop or by mail ( see above). For details and projects under develop, please see our Collections page.

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