Fox Lake Historical Society March 19 Meeting-- Part 3: About the Russell Tavern Fire and the 1959 American Legion Team

**  In 1959 the Fox Lake, Illinois American Legion team were champions of the Northern Division and went downstate where they placed third in state.  Paul Lewis, for whom the baseball field at Fox  Lake's Grant Township High School was named was coach.

**  The historical society has put together an interesting book on past gas stations in the Fox Lake area.

**  Ruth Sutton died in February.  She was a charter member of the association and president for four years..  In addition, she was the Fox Lake correspondent in the Lakeland News papers group.

RUSSELL TAVERN FIRE

It was by what is today the Black Forest Bakery.  The restaurant was about to open as the 4 Eagles which was to be a Wisconsin-style super club.

Located on Route 12 (US-12) across from the current BP station next to the old Lupo's which is where part of the Ray Chevrolet used car lot is today.

--Cooter

Muscle Car Calendar 2016-- January: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Coupe

From the Chevrolet Muscle Cars 2016 Calendar.

The month of January features a silver 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Coupe.

"1963 marked the ten year anniversary of the Corvette's premier, and the release of its second generation.  With a 327 cubic inch engine, 300 horsepower, and offering an independent rear suspension, optional power steering, power brakes, and air conditioning, it was also now available as both a coupe and a convertible.

"Easily identified by its rear split-window, the 1963 Coupe would be the only year to bear this feature due to rear visibility concerns."

You can get a copy of the calendar for free at your local Chevy dealer.

I'll be Salivating All Month.  --CootSplash

Chevrolet Turns 100

From the Jack Phelan Chevrolet ad in the November 6th Chicago Tribune.

One of my favorite auto brands, now that Pontiac is gone, is Chevrolet which celebrated the 100th anniversary of its debut this past Thursday, Nov. 3rd.

The ad ran a Chevy Timeline along with one for the auto dealer which opened its doors in Lyons, Illinois, back in 1970.

Right now, I have two Chevy Malibus (2003 and 2011) and have had Chevies off and on throughout the years.

1911-- The Chevrolet brand debuts.
1935-- The Chevy Suburban is introduced.
1950-- Chevy becomes first maker to offer automatic shifting.
1953-- The Chevy Corvette is introduced. (Something I've always wanted, but that will probably never come to pass.)
1975-- Chevy introduces a T-car first, the Chevette. (For some reason, I used to get Corvette confused with Chevette. Hard to believe I did this.))
1979-- Front wheel drive compacts are introduced.
2002-- Corvette celebrates its 50th anniversary.
2011-- The Chevy Volt introduced.
2012-- The Chevy Sonic is introduced.

Happy B-Day, Chevy, Or As My Mother-in-Law Used to Call It, Chivrolet. --Cooter