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Unold, John

In 1868 John Unold moved his general store from Fullerberg (present-day Hinsdale) to a spot known as Hazel Glen.  His store was near Hillgrove and Gilbert Avenues along the CBQ Railroad tracks.  Shortly he moved again to part of John Robb's property at Hillgrove and Brainard Avenues.  With Robb they promoted a new settlement the called West Lyons.  (Robb had previously promoted the area using the name Robbville.)  To the right we see his second LaGrange store.

Numerous sources were used in the compilation of these entries including but not limited to:

• Images of America -- La Grange and La Grange Park, Illinois by RoseAnna and Robert Mueller, Arcadia Publishing
• La Grange Centennial History 1879-1979, William J Cromie, Editor, La Grange Area Historical Society, 1979

Last Modified:  11/24/2003