Honoring Glenview’s Service Academy Graduates
The Glenview History Center salutes the Glenview's graduates from service academies. More than 20 have been identified so far, and the...
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Kimberly Schlarman
Mar 221 min
Remembering Rugen Stores
Herman Rugen established a general store in the parlor of his home at 1850 Glenview Road in 1880.
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Cathy Wilson
Mar 221 min
Remembering the Rugen Store
Remembering Rugen Stores PH-2154-Line drawing (note card) of store Herman Rugen established a general store in the parlor of his home at...
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Cathy Wilson
Feb 161 min
Farmhouse Renovations
What’s happening with the Farmhouse Museum? The museum is currently closed while we make some major repairs to the property. We are...
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Cathy Wilson
Dec 14, 20231 min
Memories on the Menu
Our current exhibit at the Glenview Public Library focuses on the history of dining in Glenview. Do you remember eating at these...
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Kimberly Schlarman
Oct 16, 20231 min
We Miss You, Glenview House!
The Glenview House at 1843 Glenview Road had continuously served the public for 145 years until it closed earlier this year. We look...
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Kimberly Schlarman
Jun 1, 20231 min
More Than a Drugstore: Renneckar’s Pharmacy
Discover Glenview’s iconic drugstore, Renneckar’s, with our current exhibit on display in the Glenview Public Library lobby. #Business...
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Cathy Wilson
Feb 2, 20231 min
What’s Your Number?
Learn about the history of the telephone in Glenview. Check out our newest exhibit at the Glenview Public Library: What’s Your Number?...
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Cathy Wilson
Nov 15, 20221 min
Today’s Lesson: Early Glenview Schools
Our newest exhibit at the Glenview Public Library focuses on the history of schooling in Glenview. Today’s Lesson: Early Glenview Schools...
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Cathy Wilson
Apr 27, 20221 min
New Exhibit at Glenview Public Library
Check out our new exhibit: Glenview’s Leafy Beginnings on display in the lobby of the Glenview Public Library. The display traces the...
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Cathy Wilson
Oct 3, 20212 min
In Memory of our Colleague and Friend, Don Long
The Glenview History Center would like to remember Donald E. Long, 93, lifelong resident of Glenview, who passed away surrounded by his...
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Cathy Wilson
Apr 27, 20212 min
In Remembrance of Peter Bury
Peter P. Bury of Raleigh, NC, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2020. He was born on November 29, 1927 in Hartford, CT and was the...
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Cathy Wilson
Aug 12, 20203 min
A Self-guided Walking Tour of Downtown Glenview
Explore the History of Downtown Glenview Join us on a self-guided walking tour of historic downtown Glenview! Can you find and identify...
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Cathy Wilson
Apr 1, 20204 min
Paul H. Thomas
By now you may have read his impressive obituary and know that, among his vast accomplishments, he served as Village President from...
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Cathy Wilson
Nov 16, 20191 min
Local Author and GHC President Beverly Dawson Donates books for the GBS Holiday Bazaar
Glenview History Center President Beverly Dawson presented Patty Marfise-Patt with two donated books for the Glenbrook South library and...
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Cathy Wilson
Sep 21, 20191 min
Glenview’s Service Academy Graduates!
The farmhouse has a new exhibit which honors Glenview Military Academy Graduates. Last fall Terry Stewart a Glenbrook South graduate...
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Cathy Wilson
Jul 17, 20191 min
Antique/ Classic Car Display
Featured cars are a 1930 Model A, 1967 Impala, 1969 Camaro, 1956 and 1957 Chevy and a Model A Panel Truck. Come see how people saw the...
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Cathy Wilson
Jul 14, 20191 min
Blue and Gray Program with Mitch Ransdell
Our curator and reenactor Mitch Ransdell presented an excellent program with many pictures from the National Archives this afternoon....
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Cathy Wilson
Jun 25, 20191 min
The Dukes of Hazzard’s Tom Sarmento, General Lee’s Mechanic Visits
Sunday, June 23rd, Tom Sarmento, mechanic for The Dukes of Hazzard’s bright orange muscle car shared his experiences working on the CBS...
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Cathy Wilson
May 21, 20191 min
On Memorial Day Watch A City at War: Chicago
Monday May 27th at 7:00 pm central standard time WTTW will feature this excellent documentary which won a silver medal at the New York...
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