1950s Real Estate Raffle Flyer — St. Francis Xavier Parish “Mount Vernon House,” La Grange Park IL

Original mid-century real estate and parish-fundraiser flyer promoting the Mount Vernon House at 345 North Malden Ave., La Grange Park, Illinois.

This striking red-and-blue printed map sheet invites visitors to inspect a newly built model home — valued at $20,000 — to be awarded at the St. Francis Xavier Parish Party in Chicago. A perfect snapshot of 1950s suburban optimism, complete with train routes, highways, and neighborhood landmarks.

A rare example of local advertising design and community development from post-war America, ideal for collectors of regional history, architecture ephemera, or mid-century typography.

Details:

• Location: La Grange Park IL (Chicago area)
• Date: c. 1949 – 1953
• Format: Folded promotional flyer / map
• Printing: Two-color letterpress (red & blue on cream stock) 
• Condition: Good vintage; mild toning
• Dimensions: 8.5” x 3.75” (folded) 11” x 8.5” (unfolded) 
• Provenance: St. Francis Xavier Parish, Chicago