The first record of the Wayside property occurs in 1717. Minuteman Samuel Whitney was living in this house, which still retained most of its original appearance, on April 19, 1775, when British troops passed by on their way to the Battles of Lexington and Concord at Concord's Old North Bridge. During the years 1775 and 1776 the house was occupied by scientist John Winthrop during the nine months when Harvard College was moved to Concord.
The Alcotts
Shortly after the failure of the Fruitlands experiment, educator and philosopher Amos Bronson Alcott and his family moved to Concord. Beginning in October 1844, the family first lived in the home of a friend named Edmund Hosmer. Alcott's wife Abby May had recently inherited about $2,000 and they intended to use the money to buy a home. Neighbor Ralph Waldo Emerson helped the family find the property to buy: a home most recently owned by a wheelwright named Horatio Cogswell. Emerson also loaned the family $500 for their purchase. Bronson took no part in the transaction being, as his wife explained, "dissatisfied with the whole property arrangement" and did not believe he could own any part of the Earth. No one seemed to know much about the history of the home, though Henry David Thoreau told the story that one of its previous owners believed he would never die and his ghost was rumored to haunt it. The Alcotts moved in on April 1, 1845; they named the home "Hillside".
Moving Toward Freedom: The Lloyd Legacy (1952-2011)
Celebrating 60 years of vision of advocacy for human rights and global democracy, this preview release looks at Toward Freedom's history, the legacy of the Lloyd family, coverage of Africa in TF's early years, and ongoing activities. With rare photos, maps, and covers from 1952 to 2011.
published: 26 Apr 2012
Winnetka Story: History of Winnetka & the North Shore: Trailer
Winnetka Story is an award-winning, three-part documentary about the history of Winnetka and Chicago's North Shore.
Part I provides a glimpse into the history of Chicago and its rapid growth, making it the fastest growing city on the planet during the latter half of the nineteenth century. As the population swelled, the city fanned out and cut into the dark forest that once shrouded the North Shore.
Part II focuses on the Great Chicago Fire, which left one-third of the city homeless. Many of these people moved to the North Shore, doubling the population overnight. Highlights include the contribution of Henry Demarest Lloyd, the Labor Movement, “Murder Town”, Recreation, New Trier High School and more.
Part III focuses on Winnetka's expansion and the two major challenges it faced at...
published: 28 Mar 2020
Winnetka Story: Part II After the Chicago Fire 1871 1900
Winnetka Story is an award-winning, three-part documentary about the history of Winnetka and Chicago's North Shore. Originally released in 2009, this version has been re-edited in HD with new aerial footage.
Part II focuses on the Great Chicago Fire, which left one-third of the city homeless. Many of these people moved to the North Shore, doubling the population overnight. Highlights include the contribution of Henry Demarest Lloyd, the Labor Movement, “Murder Town”, Recreation, New Trier High School and more.
published: 30 Mar 2020
"The Omnivores Dilemma" - Book Discussion, Walt Meissner (Host)
Old Guard Book Club - Wednesday, Sept 21, 2022
Book:
The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan
The Penguin Press (2006) 453 pp
Host:
Walt Meissner
Abstract:
Overview of Part I, II, III of the book is given, with some additional background and material.
Ref:
BEGIN: 00:00:00
Q&A: 00:29:47
END: 01:28:43
Ref:
Amazon - The Omnivore's Dilemma (2006) by Michael Pollan
https://www.amazon.com/Omnivores-Dilemma-Natural-History-Meals/dp/1594200823/
Amazon- The Jungle (1906) by Upton Sinclair
https://www.amazon.com/Jungle-Upton-Sinclair/dp/B00BG72NBK
Ref: https://www.summitoldguard.org
Ref: https://redoak.org/youtube
Celebrating 60 years of vision of advocacy for human rights and global democracy, this preview release looks at Toward Freedom's history, the legacy of the Lloy...
Celebrating 60 years of vision of advocacy for human rights and global democracy, this preview release looks at Toward Freedom's history, the legacy of the Lloyd family, coverage of Africa in TF's early years, and ongoing activities. With rare photos, maps, and covers from 1952 to 2011.
Celebrating 60 years of vision of advocacy for human rights and global democracy, this preview release looks at Toward Freedom's history, the legacy of the Lloyd family, coverage of Africa in TF's early years, and ongoing activities. With rare photos, maps, and covers from 1952 to 2011.
Winnetka Story is an award-winning, three-part documentary about the history of Winnetka and Chicago's North Shore.
Part I provides a glimpse into the history...
Winnetka Story is an award-winning, three-part documentary about the history of Winnetka and Chicago's North Shore.
Part I provides a glimpse into the history of Chicago and its rapid growth, making it the fastest growing city on the planet during the latter half of the nineteenth century. As the population swelled, the city fanned out and cut into the dark forest that once shrouded the North Shore.
Part II focuses on the Great Chicago Fire, which left one-third of the city homeless. Many of these people moved to the North Shore, doubling the population overnight. Highlights include the contribution of Henry Demarest Lloyd, the Labor Movement, “Murder Town”, Recreation, New Trier High School and more.
Part III focuses on Winnetka's expansion and the two major challenges it faced at the dawn of the twentieth century: the constant flooding in the Skokie to the west, and the many deaths at various railroad crossings. Twenty-Six-Year-Old village engineer, Frank Windes, set out to solve both these problems. In addition, city planning and infrastructure are highlighted.
Special Features include scenes from the Iroquois Theater Fire, Progressive Education and rare footage of Winnetka in the 1930s.
Winnetka Story is an award-winning, three-part documentary about the history of Winnetka and Chicago's North Shore.
Part I provides a glimpse into the history of Chicago and its rapid growth, making it the fastest growing city on the planet during the latter half of the nineteenth century. As the population swelled, the city fanned out and cut into the dark forest that once shrouded the North Shore.
Part II focuses on the Great Chicago Fire, which left one-third of the city homeless. Many of these people moved to the North Shore, doubling the population overnight. Highlights include the contribution of Henry Demarest Lloyd, the Labor Movement, “Murder Town”, Recreation, New Trier High School and more.
Part III focuses on Winnetka's expansion and the two major challenges it faced at the dawn of the twentieth century: the constant flooding in the Skokie to the west, and the many deaths at various railroad crossings. Twenty-Six-Year-Old village engineer, Frank Windes, set out to solve both these problems. In addition, city planning and infrastructure are highlighted.
Special Features include scenes from the Iroquois Theater Fire, Progressive Education and rare footage of Winnetka in the 1930s.
Winnetka Story is an award-winning, three-part documentary about the history of Winnetka and Chicago's North Shore. Originally released in 2009, this version ha...
Winnetka Story is an award-winning, three-part documentary about the history of Winnetka and Chicago's North Shore. Originally released in 2009, this version has been re-edited in HD with new aerial footage.
Part II focuses on the Great Chicago Fire, which left one-third of the city homeless. Many of these people moved to the North Shore, doubling the population overnight. Highlights include the contribution of Henry Demarest Lloyd, the Labor Movement, “Murder Town”, Recreation, New Trier High School and more.
Winnetka Story is an award-winning, three-part documentary about the history of Winnetka and Chicago's North Shore. Originally released in 2009, this version has been re-edited in HD with new aerial footage.
Part II focuses on the Great Chicago Fire, which left one-third of the city homeless. Many of these people moved to the North Shore, doubling the population overnight. Highlights include the contribution of Henry Demarest Lloyd, the Labor Movement, “Murder Town”, Recreation, New Trier High School and more.
Old Guard Book Club - Wednesday, Sept 21, 2022
Book:
The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan
The Penguin Press (2006) 453 pp
Host:
Walt Meissner
Abstract...
Old Guard Book Club - Wednesday, Sept 21, 2022
Book:
The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan
The Penguin Press (2006) 453 pp
Host:
Walt Meissner
Abstract:
Overview of Part I, II, III of the book is given, with some additional background and material.
Ref:
BEGIN: 00:00:00
Q&A: 00:29:47
END: 01:28:43
Ref:
Amazon - The Omnivore's Dilemma (2006) by Michael Pollan
https://www.amazon.com/Omnivores-Dilemma-Natural-History-Meals/dp/1594200823/
Amazon- The Jungle (1906) by Upton Sinclair
https://www.amazon.com/Jungle-Upton-Sinclair/dp/B00BG72NBK
Ref: https://www.summitoldguard.org
Ref: https://redoak.org/youtube
Old Guard Book Club - Wednesday, Sept 21, 2022
Book:
The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan
The Penguin Press (2006) 453 pp
Host:
Walt Meissner
Abstract:
Overview of Part I, II, III of the book is given, with some additional background and material.
Ref:
BEGIN: 00:00:00
Q&A: 00:29:47
END: 01:28:43
Ref:
Amazon - The Omnivore's Dilemma (2006) by Michael Pollan
https://www.amazon.com/Omnivores-Dilemma-Natural-History-Meals/dp/1594200823/
Amazon- The Jungle (1906) by Upton Sinclair
https://www.amazon.com/Jungle-Upton-Sinclair/dp/B00BG72NBK
Ref: https://www.summitoldguard.org
Ref: https://redoak.org/youtube
Celebrating 60 years of vision of advocacy for human rights and global democracy, this preview release looks at Toward Freedom's history, the legacy of the Lloyd family, coverage of Africa in TF's early years, and ongoing activities. With rare photos, maps, and covers from 1952 to 2011.
Winnetka Story is an award-winning, three-part documentary about the history of Winnetka and Chicago's North Shore.
Part I provides a glimpse into the history of Chicago and its rapid growth, making it the fastest growing city on the planet during the latter half of the nineteenth century. As the population swelled, the city fanned out and cut into the dark forest that once shrouded the North Shore.
Part II focuses on the Great Chicago Fire, which left one-third of the city homeless. Many of these people moved to the North Shore, doubling the population overnight. Highlights include the contribution of Henry Demarest Lloyd, the Labor Movement, “Murder Town”, Recreation, New Trier High School and more.
Part III focuses on Winnetka's expansion and the two major challenges it faced at the dawn of the twentieth century: the constant flooding in the Skokie to the west, and the many deaths at various railroad crossings. Twenty-Six-Year-Old village engineer, Frank Windes, set out to solve both these problems. In addition, city planning and infrastructure are highlighted.
Special Features include scenes from the Iroquois Theater Fire, Progressive Education and rare footage of Winnetka in the 1930s.
Winnetka Story is an award-winning, three-part documentary about the history of Winnetka and Chicago's North Shore. Originally released in 2009, this version has been re-edited in HD with new aerial footage.
Part II focuses on the Great Chicago Fire, which left one-third of the city homeless. Many of these people moved to the North Shore, doubling the population overnight. Highlights include the contribution of Henry Demarest Lloyd, the Labor Movement, “Murder Town”, Recreation, New Trier High School and more.
Old Guard Book Club - Wednesday, Sept 21, 2022
Book:
The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan
The Penguin Press (2006) 453 pp
Host:
Walt Meissner
Abstract:
Overview of Part I, II, III of the book is given, with some additional background and material.
Ref:
BEGIN: 00:00:00
Q&A: 00:29:47
END: 01:28:43
Ref:
Amazon - The Omnivore's Dilemma (2006) by Michael Pollan
https://www.amazon.com/Omnivores-Dilemma-Natural-History-Meals/dp/1594200823/
Amazon- The Jungle (1906) by Upton Sinclair
https://www.amazon.com/Jungle-Upton-Sinclair/dp/B00BG72NBK
Ref: https://www.summitoldguard.org
Ref: https://redoak.org/youtube
The first record of the Wayside property occurs in 1717. Minuteman Samuel Whitney was living in this house, which still retained most of its original appearance, on April 19, 1775, when British troops passed by on their way to the Battles of Lexington and Concord at Concord's Old North Bridge. During the years 1775 and 1776 the house was occupied by scientist John Winthrop during the nine months when Harvard College was moved to Concord.
The Alcotts
Shortly after the failure of the Fruitlands experiment, educator and philosopher Amos Bronson Alcott and his family moved to Concord. Beginning in October 1844, the family first lived in the home of a friend named Edmund Hosmer. Alcott's wife Abby May had recently inherited about $2,000 and they intended to use the money to buy a home. Neighbor Ralph Waldo Emerson helped the family find the property to buy: a home most recently owned by a wheelwright named Horatio Cogswell. Emerson also loaned the family $500 for their purchase. Bronson took no part in the transaction being, as his wife explained, "dissatisfied with the whole property arrangement" and did not believe he could own any part of the Earth. No one seemed to know much about the history of the home, though Henry David Thoreau told the story that one of its previous owners believed he would never die and his ghost was rumored to haunt it. The Alcotts moved in on April 1, 1845; they named the home "Hillside".