3 Late 1800s North Park Ave, 4 Story Duplex photos. 820/822 North Park Ave Residence in Chicago, Illinois. The wooden sidewalk and old, dirt roads visible in the third picture. One photo has writing in pencil stating: Uncle Roberts House on N. Av – Robert Allan Bower. Excerpt from ” The Book of Chicagoans” in regards to Robert Allan Bower- Info found online, page 75. Vice-pres Rand McNally & Co; Ed State Normal Univ, Bloomington, Ill Chicago 1876, Charlotte E Cuyler 4 years after leaving normal school. Came to Chicago 1869 identified with printing and publishing house for Rand McNally & Co; Became director in 1877, and after the death of Andrew McNally 1904, was elected Vice President. Started map department of the house; originated the index map system and has had charge of map department since 1876. By suggestion to the Pennsylvania R. Officials, received credit for originating the Limited Train System, which was first put in operation on the Pennsylvania R. Pennsylvania Co gave him full credit for originating this fast passenger service on its lines. Reb Member Waubanasia Lodge No. Union League Mid Day, Marquette Office 168 Adams St Residence Virginia Hotel. These photos come from a set of family photos, including those of William Smith Bower, (Born May 6th 1815 Brown County Ohio) Robert’s father and Margaret Sutherland, born March 19, 1822 in Brown County Ohio, Robert’s mother. His siblings include- Info found online in the book of “History of La Salle County” page 554. Bower – only initials provided. William L Bower. These photos are in overall good condition. Some stains, scratches, foxing, etc. Dimensions: 4 15/16″ x 7 1/16″ H – 0.04 Thick.