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Johnson Peter Elevator was located south of the tracks at Evergreen Avenue. In addition to Johnson and Peter, the elevator had various owners including Peter and Tewksbury, Christian Geils, Sherman Pa…

This home was built in 1871 by Christian Geils. At the time of the Chicago Fire, Mr. Geils offered his home as a temporary shelter for refugees. Mr. Geils was a dealer of grain, flour and lumber. He p…