Title	631 E. Chicago
Description	This collection presents a historical and pictorial record of neighborhood grocers buildings that remain standing in Elgin, Illinois in 2007. Most of these structures are currently being used as residences or small businesses. Some of the original structures have already been razed or grossly altered. More will follow. This survey will serve as a record of their status in 2007. Current use: razed (Commercial c. 1970 building); approximate age: ca. 1916; History of proprietors and historical notes: 1917 Taylor, Newton J.; 1920-21 Economy Cash Grocery (Stumpf, Lewis F.); 1925 Economy Cash Grocery (Sauer, Oscar W.); 1927-43 Sauer, Oscar/Sauers Grocery; 1946-48 Phillipsen, Mrs. Elly; 1951-54 Nowak, Paul; 1956-69 Grissom, John/Spotlite Foods; 1970 under construction; 1971-96 Seven-Eleven. The original building was razed ca. 1970 for a Seven-Eleven store.
Subject	Grocery trade Commercial buildings Elgin (Ill.)--History Historic buildings Convenience stores
Keywords	Grocery stores
Date Digital	2008-05-01
Date Created	2007
Proper Names-Subject	Hunter, Rebecca; Taylor, Newton J.; Stumpf, Lewis F.; Sauer, Oscar W.; Phillipsen, Elly; Nowak, Paul; Grissom, John
Organization-Subject	Gail Borden Public Library District Economy Cash Grocery Sauers Grocery Spotlite Foods 7-Eleven, Inc.
Proper Names-Creator	Hunter, Rebecca
Contributing Institution	Gail Borden Public Library District
Identifier	Title Page.jpg
Source	Elgin Illinois survey of neighborhood grocery stores / by Rebecca Hunter ; sponsored by the Elgin Illinois Heritage Commission
City, State	Illinois
Country	United States
Time Period	1910s (1910-1919)
Browse Topic	Architecture Illinois History & Culture
Language	eng
Rights	This material may be protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17 U.S. Code) and is intended solely for personal or educational use. Any commercial use without permission is prohibited.
CollectionsID	GBGS01
Collection Name	Elgin Area History