On Sunday March 2, after some research and some guessing, Sarah V. and I went to Memorial Park Cemetery in Skokie, IL to visit the Vandercook graves.There was a lot of snow on the ground and the staff was very sure that we wouldn’t be able to find the markers, but we were insistent. So after turning 10s into trees and 20s into bushes (decoding a map), we dusted off some snow and tried to make rubbings. Unfortunately better rubbings (and better photos) will have to wait for a drier season.We were hoping there would be some indication of their contribution, but alas no tiny engraved press, no banner.If anyone wants detailed directions for the next time they’re a little north of Chicago and want to say “Thanks” to the Vandercooks, please contact me and I’ll be glad to pass on all that I learned this week. Including the fact that the falafel sandwiches with pickles are indeed much better than plain falafel sandwiches at Pita Inn.Our next Moxon/Vandercook inspired day trip will be to take photos of the old factories. We’re still researching some addresses though.-April Sheridan
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Sunday in the Park with Vandercooks - Posted March 3, 2008
