Wooden Sidewalks Hide Snaky Secrets
Wooden Sidewalks Hide Snaky Secrets Local historian Ada Douglas Harmon once described the early wooden sidewalks in Glen Ellyn as
These intriguing, wacky, and sometimes naughty stories will be your favorite new Glen Ellyn factoids to share with neighbors, visitors, and friends.
Wooden Sidewalks Hide Snaky Secrets Local historian Ada Douglas Harmon once described the early wooden sidewalks in Glen Ellyn as
The summer of 1891 in Glen Ellyn was especially hot and dry. The drought persisted into the autumn. Old timers
The First World War had a profound effect on British society, upsetting strict class distinctions and turning Victorian England on
If you can pause for a minute between rushing the kids to soccer games and cheerleader practice, you may enjoy
Carpenter, trapper, gun lover and choir boy…all of these labels applied to “Old Ketch,” one of Glen Ellyn’s original citizens.
The Village of Glen Ellyn owes a debt of gratitude to Thomas E. Hill and Seth Baker who envisioned building
The most common answer is seven, although there is some disagreement about what the seven names should be. Here is
The first European-American settlers in this area arrived in 1833 when three Babcock brothers took claim to a large tract
In the 1800s, before heavy use of municipal water wells drew down the aquifers beneath Glen Ellyn and surrounding communities,
At Halloween time 100 years ago, boys in Glen Ellyn seemed to be more interested in doing pranks than in
The Glen Ellyn Historical Society, established in 1969, is actively seeking a seasoned professional for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director manages the day-to-day activities and operations of the society, directing and coordinating the work of staff and volunteers.