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'Bringing Back the Past' Answer Revealed

Did you guess the answer to yesterday's question?

 

Yesterday, we asked you identify the man in this photo.

If you said Joseph Chase Whitney, you're right! Whitney grew up on the Whitney family farm and took over the management of the farm upon the death of his father in the mid-1800s. He served in a variety of roles in the community, including as the deacon of the First Baptist Church of Barrington, and he served on the village and school boards here in Lake Zurich.

Stay tuned for next week's history question!

About this column: Bringing Back the Past is a weekly column provided by the Ela Historical Society and Museum. It features a brief description of someone or something from Lake Zurich's past as well as a photo quiz that asks readers if they can identify what's in the photo. Readers' questions about local history also are welcome.

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