Hello, Jacob!

Haish mansion in DeKalb | Courtesy of DeKalb County History Center Archives

Just when you think you've seen it all...

Rob Glover of the Joiner History Room shared this recent discovery in an email to me:

"Steve Bigolin has been volunteering at the History Center and found a mis-dated picture that showed the glass structure, but with 1933 as the date (after we know that the structure has been removed).

We know from your reviews of the photos to make a closer scan when people are present. In the detail, you can see Jacob on the porch with three women."

Another image of Jacob Haish exists! What an incredible find. We are hoping to identify the other people in this image, and will hopefully learn even more about it. 

A little bit closer... | Courtesy of DeKalb County History Center Archives

Hello, Uncle Jacob!! He sports a hat and a cane. Spot his statue? | Courtesy of DeKalb County History Center Archives

Thanks to Rob Glover for sharing.

Haish Memorial Library postcard

Front of Haish Memorial Library postcard | Courtesy of DeKalb County History Center Archives

This undated postcard shares an image of The Haish Memorial Library, now known as the DeKalb Public Library in DeKalb, IL. The Haish Memorial Library was designed by Chicago architects White and Weber and built in the art deco style of the 1930s with funds left to the library by Jacob Haish in his 1928 will. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Back of Haish Memorial Library postcard | Courtesy of DeKalb County History Center archives

Factory error "S" barb

Two barbs together on factory error of Haish's "S" barb | Photo by Jessi Haish LaRue

This piece of wire is actually a factory error version of Jacob Haish's "S" barb (patent #167,240, patented August 31, 1875.) The "S" barb is notable for having two twisted strand wire with two point "S" barb around both strands.

It has a pair of barbs together in the middle of the piece. What a unique piece!

Factory error piece of Haish's "S" barb | Photo by Jessi Haish LaRue

Factory error piece of Haish's "S" barb | Photo by Jessi Haish LaRue

Factory error piece of Haish's "S" barb | Photo by Jessi Haish LaRue

Chanticleer advertisement decal

Courtesy of DeKalb County History Center Archives

This unique decal was a special find at the Joiner History Room, because it has never been used!

The front side has incredible colors and advertises Haish's Chanticleer engine line.

The reverse side provides instructions for affixing the decal to glass: "These transfer paintings may be applied to windows, office doors, telephone booths, inside of clock glass, etc."

Created by The Decalcomania Co., Makers of All Kinds of Transfers, from Chicago. Click images to enlarge.

Images courtesy of DeKalb County Archives.

Reverse side | Courtesy of DeKalb County History Center Archives

See previous posts about Chanticleers by clicking here.