Topics in this Post:
1) Lake View Public High School
2) Immaculata (Catholic) High School
3) Lake View Institute for Girls
4) The Irving Military Academy for Boys
5) My Collection of LVHS Yearbooks
The Public School
A public school is a school that is maintained at public expense for the education of the children of a community or district and that constitutes a part of a system of free public education commonly including primary and secondary schools
photo - Ebay
Lake View Township
in 1870
The township's geo-range was from Fullerton Avenue to Church Road (Devon Avenue), the lakefront to Western Avenue. The high school was established
four years later
X marks to spot
In the Beginning ...
per their 1968 yearbook
note: the 'MidWest' was regarded still as the 'West' in 1885 according to folks the eastern coast
Another Perspective
in 1884
History of Cook County
by Alfred Theodore Andreas
The Rascher's Atlas Map
1887
That year the township form of government change to a city form of government until the annexation to the City of Chicago in 1889
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps:
1891
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1894
1905
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zoomed below
rotated below
2021 Google Earth View
And Yet
Another Perseptive
according to their 1934 yearbook
60th anniversary
photos below - Ravenswood-Lake View Community Collection
After the First Year
in 1875
The Admission Test
in 1878
text - Hidden History of Ravenswood & Lake View
by Pat Butler
A Celebration
in 1880
The Fire
of 1885
The original building burnt in 1884; five years before the City of Lake View was annexed by the City of Chicago.
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The newer building or second constructed building
photo - Chicago Schools History
second constructed building next to the new addition
postcard - Ebay
Construction News
in 1899
the new 1899 addition to the left of the photo
from their 1904 monthly booklet
postcard - Ebay unknown date
Baseball Team
1892 photo - Chicago Public Library
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Football Team
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Faculty Group Photo
Student Group Photo
from 1894
DjSebian John via Kent Bartram
photographer was Waterman Studio
with a prankster in its mists
A Lori Hanson Smith spotted the finger and zoomed in
with my many thanks to him
Physical Education
in 1900
photo - Chicago Daily News
1900ish photo below - fraternity group
photo - Chicago Public Library
Class of 1903
photos - Ravenswood-Lake View Community Collection
Class of 1904 below
Samples of 1903
Monthly High School Booklets
composed of student literay stories
and student commentary
all part of my collection
Sports Teams in 1904
photos from their monthly publications
their orchestra ....
basketball champs in 1907
from the Chicago Daily News
winter view 1908 - Ebay
older and newer buildings side by side
Required Reading
for Chicago High Schools 1905-06
this book is part of my private collection
1906 postcard - Ebay
1909 postcard below - Ebay
1908 football team
Chicago History Museum via Explore Chicago Collection
1909 football team
Chicago History Museum via Explore Chicago Collection
Lake View High School football player
O. Murray holding a football - 1909
Chicago History Museum via Explore Chicago Collection
1908 photo - Chuckman Collection
Their first Use
of a Elementary School
began in 1909 due to overcrowded student population
at the high school
Greeley building as it looked in 1949
photo - LVHS 1949 yearbook
By 1909 the high school population grew beyond its existing facility to other school buildings such as the first Greeley Elementary School. Greeley was to be renamed; the building status changed from elementary to high school annex and used for the incoming freshman class.
image - Ruth Runkel via Forgotten Chicago-Facebook
from their 1935 yearbook about it ...
The Other Branches:
These branches would share the building space
It's a NO NO!
Supporters of the Women's Suffrage
Movement in 1913
1913 postcard
that highlights the graduation class
a regular size postcard - Ebay
a 1913 High School Pin
a view in 1916
photo - Historic Chicago
1916 Yearbook
part of my collection
bond by twine/soft cover
selective pages
1917 Yearbook
part of my collection
selective pages
part of my collection
1918 Program Booklet
part of my collection
Girls' Knitting Class - 1917
photo - Chicago History Museum via Explore Chicago
The Monthly Boys Nvmber 1917
part of my collection
photos from Ebay
The Girls Monthly Nvember 1918
part of my collection
photos from Ebay
A March in the Loop
in 1918
from the Chicago Daily News
ROTC band 1920's - Ebay
1927 Band performing on the stage in the auditorium
Chicago History Museum via Explore Chicago
Need for a
Building Expansion
A 1923 Yearbook
photo - Michael Palmer via Forgotten Chicago-Facebook
Chicago History Museum via Explore Chicago
photos - 1927 yearbook
the yearbook is part of my collection
(my Facebook Album)
Debaters Win the Day
in 1928
from the Chicago Daily News
During the year of overcrowding their were two yearbooks;
one in January and one in June
and part of my collection
and part of my collection
Jewelry
photos - Ebay
a 1928 1/2 graduation ring - Ebay
1940's Lake View HS 10kt Gold Filled Lapel Pin - Ebay
1932 & 1934 Physical Effciency pins
part of my collection
1945 Lake View HS graduation ring from Christina Smith Guziec. The owner was her grandmother Mary Perry.
via LakeView Historical-Facebook
via LakeView Historical-Facebook
Geralee Hedrick Barthelme's 1968 graduation ring
via LakeView Historical-Facebook
and
Robin Bentley 1973 graduation ring
via LakeView Historical-Facebook
Lake View High School
Marching Band
ROTC marching along Clark Street to RoseHill cemetery in 1942 during a Memorial Day celebration
A march on Rosehill Drive on Memorial Day 1942
photo - William Carey via
Susan Reibman Groff, Forgotten Chicago on Facebook
ROTC marching from Rosehill cemetery in 1948 during a May 1st Memorial Day celebration both above photos
Susan Reibman Groff from Forgotten Chicago on Facebook
LVHS Track and Field Team
in 1924
The first year for newly constructed Soldier Field
A Desire to
Replace the School
In 1927 there was a discussion about a construction of a new building near the lakefront on the old Clarendon Avenue Bathing Beach property. If moved the high school would been located in Uptown not the neighborhood of Lake View. According to the article below sections of the building on Ashland were to be condemned by the city's health department
postcard - CardCow
Decades Old Employee
Captain Louis D. Walz
bandleader 1928-1961
from his book called 'Old Fort Snelling Instruction Book for Life With Music of Early America'
1934 photo - Northside Collection via Sulzer Regional Library
Captain Louis D. Walz poses with percussion section of
Lake View High School marching band at annual concert. Students pictured are David Cross, Howard C.
Bradley, Jr., Henry W. Behrens, Jr., William J. Yonan, Arthur H. Schreyer,
Donald B. Ward, Harry Holmberg, and Bernard M. Dresner. Four students have snare drums strapped
across one shoulder, two others are holding cymbals, and two more are holding mallets standing behind large kettle drums with "LV" on the drum-skins. Captain Walz is standing in the center.
1935 Yearbook - from my collection
1942 photo - Northside Collection via Sulzer Regional Library
1944 photo - Northside Collection
via Sulzer Regional Library
1945 photo at Welles Park - Northside Collection
via Sulzer Regional Library
and below 1960 photo of Captain Louis Walz
Northside Collection via Sulzer Regional Library
Stand-Alone Photos
in 1929
from the Chicago Daily News
1933 Student Handbook
part of my collection
a streetcar heading east along Ashland in 1934
photo - Trolley Dodger
photo below - from their 1936 yearbook
The Building Subsections
from a 1936 yearbook
The Hang-outs
in 1937
from the 1937 yearbook
Winning the Annual Regatta
in 1939
The 1940 Yearbook
selected pages from my personal collection
showing off the new addition
and the new spaces within
the satellite schools
Some elementry schools housed the students
during this period
the high school at a branch in the original Greeley building
the January grad class
the June grad class
1940's photo - Growing-Up in Chicago-Facebook
Heading Home
in 1943
from the corner of Ashland and Addison
Home Economic
Classroom
Wartime ROTC students
Wartime ROTC students
photos - Ebay
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The Student Council 
1948 photo
Promoting Advertising
as a Subject in 1948
photos - Ebay
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The Theater
Students
1944 photos
as a Subject in 1948
Wearing the
Letters
unknown date
Laura Schoeben's jacket
prepping for the prom 1949
photo - Chicago History Museum
The 75th Anniversary
Yearbook 1949
part of my personal collection
part of my personal collection
The School's Newspaper
in 1949
images - Ebay
The Carole E Brennan
High School Years
her yearbooks
Carole attended this high school from 1955 through 1958. As a supporter of my Facebook presence called LakeView Historical she mailed 2 boxes of her yearbooks & other collectibles to me to be part of my collection on the history of Lake View.
The following are selected pages from her books.
Other Brennan Donated
Collectibles
photo contribution by Carole Brennan above
And below a theater production Ebay photo
maybe during the 50's?? below
a 1964 disc recording - Ebay
1965 Yearbook
selected pages
part of my collection
Homecoming
1974 Home Economic Class
Filmed in 1980
1985 Photos
Ravenswood - Lake View Community Collection
The 3rd Annual
Ravenswood - Lake View Community Collection
below - Chicago Public Library, Explore Chicago Collection
Spaghetti Dinner Dance
The Robert Krueger Collection - 1991
The LVHS Glee Club
The Robert Krueger Collection - 1991
The LVHS Glee Club
in 2012
Yo-Yo-Ma with students
A Student
Goes to Princeton
Don Geci - Senior 2015
Celebrating his Acceptance in Astrophysics at Princeton
"The student body here is very much like a family.
Since the week I found out about the acceptance, I've almost been late to some
of my classes because of high-fives, hugs, and congratulations from so many
students. That is the sort of spirit you find here." - Don GeciNorth-Side Schools
Unite in 2015!
A coalition to attract more resources to north-sided
high schools was established at a community meeting.
New Principal in 2017
"We have big plans for the next four years: in partnership
with Microsoft, NuMat Technologies, and Northwestern University, we just
launched our Innovation Academy, a four-year enrichment program for
academically-curious students. We're excited about the $20 million in
renovations that will transform our exterior and interior spaces, and grateful
for the support of the Chicago Cubs and Lake View Partners in giving us a head
start with a brand-new weight room and MakerSpace. We're inspired by our
student-entrepreneurs working under the mentorship of DeLoitte. We're grateful
for the support of GrowCommunity in helping solidify a true network of
neighborhood elementary and high schools that promises to create a smooth K-12
pipeline for children across the north side. And we're widening pathways for
our students into college by improving access to classes at DePaul University
and expanding our Dual Credit offerings with Wright College, and by hosting
informational events for families in conjunction with the Harvard Club of
Chicago." - Principal Paul J. Karafiol
LVHS Renovation Plans
in 2018
alderman to the left, principal to the right
from a newsletter via email
from a newsletter via email
'On March 30 at 5:30 [2017], you're invited to a presentation about the upcoming renovations at Lake View High School. You'll get a chance to hear about the plans and timetable, and you'll be able to give us your feedback on the proposal.'
Cordogan Clark & Associates was the architect for
building renovation
Some Construction Photos
by Friends of Lake View High School-Facebook
The man behind all the construction update pictures,
AP
Vast-Binder
the gym de-construction phase
new tile and lockers - the high school colors
The Autumn Colors
from Friends of Lake View School-Facebook
The 2020 Virtual Tour
from Friends of Lake View School-Facebook
2019 below photo - Chris Cullen
via Original Chicago-Facebook
(click on link)
Performing to the
General Public
not since 2011
The Dome/Observatory
Mystery
this postcard is part of my collection
Where is that dome?
image - Google Maps
view west on Irving Park Road
photo - Redfin
photos - Redfin
Did the school own that building
or does Realtor.com have the answer??
view west on Irving Park Road
photo of the dome - Redfin
with a view the high school
image - Google Maps
the building is located at 1468 W Irving Park Road - Apt 3w
Property Overview - 'Here it is! This top floor unit in Lakeview combines easy condo living with the feel of a single family home. The main level features a living room, dining room w/ gorgeous built in hutch, bedroom, bath, kitchen w/ 42" maple, granite, stainless steel appliances and outdoor deck. The upper level has a master En Suite w/ bath and a very rare and unique connecting observatory dome! The "dome" was recently restored to its majestic humble beginning. Use as an office, lounge, artist studio, meditation/yoga room. The "Dome" also has new exterior copper cap observatory was apparently originally built by a grandfather for his grandson
to star gaze with all original millwork, charm and character.'
Troy Stukowski via Forgotten Chicago-Facebook
photo-shop by Michael Cusak via same site
with a 2018 Google Map view
an advertisement from a 1944 Lake View yearbook
from Sue Moore Gustafson via same site
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zoomed view below
zoomed from above
zoomed from above
1960's? postcard - Ebay
Mary Hall
school newsletter 1930
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Laying the corner stone for St. Joseph's Hall
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photos - 46th ward office 
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map
zoomed below
6 grads in 1917
Minerva Institute
1916
1925
1926
1927
1928
first semester
the second semester
1935
1941
1943
1944
1945
1946
1964
1965
1966
with a 2018 Google Map view
an advertisement from a 1944 Lake View yearbook
from Sue Moore Gustafson via same site
The Parochial
High School:
text & image - Niche
What is a parochial school?
A parochial school is a private school affiliated with a
religious entity. In many cases, that entity is a church. Frequently that
church is Catholic, although sometimes it’s not.
Some may refer to Jewish or other religious schools as
parochial if the school is directly linked to a place of worship. However,
“parochial” is rooted in the word “parish,” so typically the term “parochial
school” references a Christian, and more specifically, Catholic, organization.
What kind of education is offered at parochial schools?
Parochial schools are subject to the same state
guidelines as any other private school. They teach a standard curriculum
including math, science and reading, however, a religious education is
administered alongside it.
Parochial schools, like other Christian schools, may also
offer the ability for students to go through sacraments, including First
Communion and/or Confirmation.
in 2024
photo below - their website
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Their Neighborhood Association
Celebratates
The Catholic High School
1921-1981
Community of Uptown
Neighborhood of Buena Park
Neighborhood of Buena Park
postcard - Chicago History in Postcards
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map
1905
the first building
1903 view below- Chicago History Museum
photo below - 'Our Family Tree Tale'
photo - Chuckman Collections
that was once a private residence
that was once a private residence
photo - Art Institute of Chicago
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map
1905
a zoomed view of the residence
Sanborn Fire Insurance Map
1928
The first and second buildings are shown
located just directly east of the Pattington Apartments
on Pine Grove Avenue
the former residence/original school now a convent
photos - Ali Khalil via Forgotten Chicago-Facebook
unknown date
3 photos below - Bob Hendricks via Chicagopedia
from a tip from David Zornig
with Marine (federal) Hospital beyond it
below photo - Art Institute of Chicago
Random photos
from Loyola University Archives
photo of the original school building and the second &
newer building
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The Rendering
of St. Joseph's Hall
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Home Economics
in St Joseph's Hall
Student Photos
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The Last Year
article - Lenner Papers 1981
Planned Development
News 2020
(for Girls)
est. 1891?
District of Lake View
442 W Wellington Avenue
This 1917 yearbook is part of my collection
442 W Wellington Avenue
1923
Minerva Institute
for Girls
1893 text - Chicago & its environs
below - Chicago and its Environs 1893
for Boys
20 page 1876 graduation booklet
and part of my collection
established in 1863
(a Facebook album)
Curriculum
From their Parents
Getting Here
Preface
From my Private Collection:
Lake View High School
Yearbooks
& Monthly's:
My Collection of over 50 books
1907
1916
1917
1918
1921
January Semester
1921
June Semester
first semester
1930 Annual
1931
January
1931
Annual/June
1932
1933
1934
1936
all pages - Newberry Library
all pages - Newberry Library
all pages - Newberry Library
1947
1949
75th Anniversary Book
1950
1951
1952
1953
1955
1956
1957
1958
1961
1963
1967
1974
1968
1972
100th Anniversary Book
1980
1982
2004
Lake View High
Student Handbooks
1925
1933
1943
Lake View High Monthly
1943
Lake View High Monthly
Publications
My collection ranges from 1902-1905
My collection ranges from 1902-1905
*These school's monthly publications began in 1898*
on the contents of the above monthly
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