Finds in the woods

Merf · Apr 3, 2008

Shermerville--A party town. 300 people and 5 saloons.

I Hunted some woods in the burbs yesterday and found this old foundation and what I think was a well.
The two tokens are identicle and I think were good for a pint of beer.
I found this about Shermerville--

In 1901, three hundred residents incorporated the village of Shermerville. The village had five saloons, a meat market, a coal and feed store, a general store, a harness store, a stonecutter, and a railroad station. Shermerville gained notoriety during its early years for boisterous gatherings at its inns and taverns. In 1923 the town's approximately 525 residents sought to change its image by changing its name to Northbrook.

Best luck to all, Merf

99Brown · Apr 4, 2008

Nice digs Merf! Keep it up.

mlhudson · Apr 4, 2008

GREAT ""FINDS"" COME FROM EXTRA GREAT ""RESEARCH"".

CONGRATS:

M L HUDSON

Keith IL · Apr 4, 2008

Hey Merf congrats, I grew up there and my parents still do. There sure aren't many places left there to hunt. As far as history goes the building in the town park was actually moved there and is one of the original taverns. As far as history, John Hughes the director who made Uncle Buck and Ferris Buellers day off is from Northbrook and if you notice the town is named Shermerville and it's more of a dig than a compliment. If you want to meet up next time give me a shout, who knows I might even be some help

pistol perfect · Apr 4, 2008

beautiful photos!!!!!!!!!! what type of camera

Nana40 · Apr 4, 2008

willieboyd2 said:
The Shermerville bar token is the most interesting item to me
It's not often one finds a token from it's home town.

Me too! Love the token!

Merf! 8) Dang what a hunt! You're gonna have to hunt in the woods more often!

Congrats on all those awsome finds!! Nana

Is Shermanville the same as Shermerville?

Are these the same woods that Sherm loves so much? :icon_thumright:

Merf · Apr 5, 2008

Keith IL said:
Hey Merf congrats, I grew up there and my parents still do. There sure aren't many places left there to hunt. As far as history goes the building in the town park was actually moved there and is one of the original taverns. As far as history, John Hughes the director who made Uncle Buck and Ferris Buellers day off is from Northbrook and if you notice the town is named Shermerville and it's more of a dig than a compliment. If you want to meet up next time give me a shout, who knows I might even be some help

That is some interesting info on the movie Kieth. Thanks

Merf · Apr 5, 2008

pistol perfect said:
beautiful photos!!!!!!!!!! what type of camera

It is a Nikon Coolpix L4, Pistol. It fits in my shirt pocket and has good macro features.

Merf · Apr 5, 2008

Nana40 said:
willieboyd2 said:

The Shermerville bar token is the most interesting item to me
It's not often one finds a token from it's home town.

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Me too! Love the token!

Merf! 8) Dang what a hunt! You're gonna have to hunt in the woods more often!

Congrats on all those awsome finds!! Nana

Is Shermanville the same as Shermerville? Are these the same woods that Sherm loves so much?