Elk’s National Memorial, Chicago - Copyright: Curt Teich & Co., Inc. - Vintage Postcard Asia soft edges

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It was built in 1885 by the Kennedy brothers

After severe damage from a windstorm in 1963

It's purpose was to make football more accessible to smaller high schools and colleges who did not have large enough teams for traditional 11 player football

New Madison Square Garden Center

Elk’s National Memorial, Chicago - Copyright: Curt Teich & Co., Inc. - Vintage Postcard Asia soft edgesFront: Elks National Memorial, Chicago Copyright: Curteich & Co., Inc. Back: ELKS WAR MEMORIAL This magnificent building at Lake View Avenue and Diversey Parkway, north entrance to Lincoln Park, was erected as a memorial for the Elks who gave their lives in the World War. It houses the National Grand Lodge offices of the B. P. O. W. The approximate cost of the structure is $3,000,000. 00. Unmailed: Condition: Excellent Publisher: The J. O. Stoll Co.