So this saw was (probably) originally purchased at the Stebbins Hardware Co at 15 W. Van Buren Street, Chicago.
Unclear how long that store was around...
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Looks like some kind of lawsuit involving Disston saws there from the 1960's, lol.
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Apparently, 15 W. Van Buren is part of the Chicago Library now.
I guess I know what reference desk to call if I really wanted to figure out how old this saw was... curious if they have any old "Stebbins Hardware" catalogs, if they exist. Or at least, old advertisements from Chicago newspapers!
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Interesting, that building is from 1988!
The Harold Washington Library Center -- the main library in Chicago.
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Aha! I suspect the saw was either made for Stebbins Hardware by Disston. Or, it was made by another company in the style of a Disston D.95
Same lines, same shape, 100% same markings on the handle, aside from the different medallion.
https://www.jimbodetools.com/products/disston-d-95-rosewood-handle-hand-saw-99351
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@ai6yr My father was a carpenter in Australia, it looks exactly like one of his many Disston saws. Dad made up a wooden-jawed vice contraption to sharpen his saws every other weekend or so. (He framed our house in the early 60s before we had power connected. Sharp saws equals less work.)