Creation Date

circa 1900

Description

B & W Digital scan of a reproduced photo. It shows Robert H. Oxborough's homestead at what is now approx 1611 W. 90th St. 
Notes on the back of the photo:
L to R: Robert H. Oxborough, Frank J. (his son), Isabel (Robert's wife), Geraldine (his daughter), Bell (Frank's wife)
"This is Robert's house on the south side of 90th across from the Barn, this is the Robert Oxborough Homestead. All that is left are the oak trees in front of the church (which is now there). Robert came to the USA from Methold England in 1850, through the Port of NY in 1850 with his two brorthers John & William. Robert was 20 years old and settled in Bloomington shortly there after. Robert died in this house on Jan 5, 1911. Dorothy was born in this house." (Dorothy was the daughter of Frank & Bell).