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"It is an express condition of this conveyance that the grantor herein may at its option..." (Source: Plat #14494992, Platbook 389, Page 17. Recorded: February 10, 1949. Expired: January 1, 1980)

"It is an express condition of this conveyance that the Grantor herein may at its option…declare this deed to be and become null and void…" (Source: Plat #13907392, Platbook 363, Page 29. Recorded: October 9, 1946. Expired: January 1, 1973)

"It's an express condition of this conveyance that the Grantor herein may at its option (which option shall be exercised by filing notice thereof in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County Illinois), declare this deed to be and become null…

1857-1901
Whitall Tatum and Company produced glassware for well over a century, mostly prescription bottles, and was best known for its “flint” (colorless) glass. The company went through a few name changes since its 1806 start as a window glass…

Tin whistle used for collecting tunes

"It is an express condition of this path that the premises herein described shall not be conveyed or leased by the owners or any of the successors in title of the owners to any person who is not a Caucasian; that neither the premises herein described…

"No portion of said property shall ever be leased, sold or conveyed to or occupied by any person who is not of the Caucasian race, except in the capacity of domestic servant employed by the owner of said property." (Source: Plat #14654281, Platbook…

"There is no doubt that, in connection with the pledges, the flag salute is a form of utterance. Symbolism is a primitive but effective way of communicating ideas. The use of an emblem or flag to symbolize some system, idea, institution, or…

"It is an express condition of this conveyance that the grantor herein may at its option (which option shall be exercised by filing notices thereof in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois) declare this deed to be and become…

"No lot or lots in this subdivision or any interest herein may at any time hereafter be sold, conveyed, leased or transferred by a grantee or grantees or any successor in the title of a grantee or grantees; either voluntary or by operation of law to…

from left: Peter Yarrow, Mary Travers, Paul Stookey, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Bernice Reagon, Cordell Reagon, Charles Neblett, Rutha Harris, Pete Seeger

Wax Cylinder - Ladies' Pantalettes

Wax Cylinder - Ladie's Pantalettes

1812-present
Waterbury Button Company was established in 1812 during the United States’ war against the U.K. of the same year, producing stamped metal buttons for the armed forces. During the Civil War, both sides wore Waterbury buttons on their…

Plate used for the printing of Waifs and Strays of Gaelic Melody

First page of Waifs and Strays of Gaelic Melody

Cover of Waifs and Strays of Gaelic Melody (orange with green lettering)

Cover of Waifs and Strays of Gaelic Melody (white with green lettering)

Cover of Waifs and Strays of Gaelic Melody (Green Leather with Gold Lettering)

"No persons of any race other than the Caucasian race shall use or occupy any building or any lot, except that this covenant shall not prevent occupancy by domestic servants of a different race domiciled with an owner or tenant " (Source: Plat…

Stead's If Christ Came to Chicago opened with a foldout juxtaposing an image of Christ and the money changers with this map of the block bounded by Clark, Dearborn, Harrison, and Polk Streets in Chicago's First Ward. The map both illustrated many of…

147-1970
Josiah Spode established his pottery in 1770 and became well-known for his porcelain. After being known as Copeland & Garrett (1833-1847), the company transitioned in 1847 to W. T. Copeland & Sons and remained so until 1970; the 1900…

"Said premises shall not be sold, leased or conveyed by the purchaser herein, his heirs, assigns, grantees or successors in title to any person who is not a Caucasian, and neither the premises herein described nor any improvements thereon shall be…

Volunteers cleaning, painting, and setting up the new childcare center at the People’s Church at 834 Armitage Ave.