West Chicago - Class of 1963
West Chicago: "Where History and Progress Meet"
Researching the history of West Chicago on the internet takes one to numerous websites delivering similar yet varied stories, pictures and general information. Here are a few of the links we have found that are well worth the time to visit and explore.
Start with The West Chicago City Museum which has over 37,000 items in an extensive collection. Director-Curator Sara Phalen and her staff of volunteers prepare displays that help us recall the city of our youth. Linking to the West Chicago city website museum page will take you to sub-pages for Collections, Research, Exhibitions, Programs, Gift Items and "A Sense of Place" a history blog.
Move on to the Friends of the City Museum website that builds on the foundation set by the city. Here you'll see some duplication of effort but also a site that expands the story of our town and of the City Museum itself. Use the link above to reach the Friends home page.
Then a look at The Kruse House which is overseen by The West Chicago Historical Society will complete this short tour of locally developed history sites. A four-square home built in 1917 the Kruse House is a treat to visit. Start with the website and make a date to tour.
The Markl Family posted this converted 1939 16mm film to You Tube. It's linked to by other sites and now here as well. West Chicago "The Friendly City".
A few other historical tidbits can be found here at Wikipedia and here at the Chicago Tribune.
Researching the history of West Chicago on the internet takes one to numerous websites delivering similar yet varied stories, pictures and general information. Here are a few of the links we have found that are well worth the time to visit and explore.
Start with The West Chicago City Museum which has over 37,000 items in an extensive collection. Director-Curator Sara Phalen and her staff of volunteers prepare displays that help us recall the city of our youth. Linking to the West Chicago city website museum page will take you to sub-pages for Collections, Research, Exhibitions, Programs, Gift Items and "A Sense of Place" a history blog.
Move on to the Friends of the City Museum website that builds on the foundation set by the city. Here you'll see some duplication of effort but also a site that expands the story of our town and of the City Museum itself. Use the link above to reach the Friends home page.
Then a look at The Kruse House which is overseen by The West Chicago Historical Society will complete this short tour of locally developed history sites. A four-square home built in 1917 the Kruse House is a treat to visit. Start with the website and make a date to tour.
The Markl Family posted this converted 1939 16mm film to You Tube. It's linked to by other sites and now here as well. West Chicago "The Friendly City".
A few other historical tidbits can be found here at Wikipedia and here at the Chicago Tribune.
DuPage County Senior Resource Directory
Buried in the county website the Senior Resource Directory page uses pdf files to present all of the directory content. Simply bring your cursor over the file of interest and hit the 'enter' key. The file will automatically move into your download folder and opens in any pdf viewer such as Adobe Reader or Mac Preview.
Content includes the contact information and description of services provided by the county and numerous link pages for emergency, education, healthcare, and veterans benefits and many other support organizations.
The City of West Chicago - Planning for the Future
Planning for the future - West ChicagoThe City of West Chicago is once again thinking of the future as Strategic Planning 2015 takes root. Read about Defining the Future Together and see the interactive planning map to learn what is in store for your home town.
Buried in the county website the Senior Resource Directory page uses pdf files to present all of the directory content. Simply bring your cursor over the file of interest and hit the 'enter' key. The file will automatically move into your download folder and opens in any pdf viewer such as Adobe Reader or Mac Preview.
Content includes the contact information and description of services provided by the county and numerous link pages for emergency, education, healthcare, and veterans benefits and many other support organizations.
The City of West Chicago - Planning for the Future
Planning for the future - West ChicagoThe City of West Chicago is once again thinking of the future as Strategic Planning 2015 takes root. Read about Defining the Future Together and see the interactive planning map to learn what is in store for your home town.
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