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609
Reference inquiries
answered by research staff
430
192
Guests stopped by
on Museum Day
Hits on EHM’s “You Tube”
video featuring speed-drawing
comic book artists
Participants made magic hats at
Summer Fun & Games program
138
Visitors met Minnie Miñoso at
Clemente exhibit open house
75
Hours of service
by volunteers
3,141
Audience members came to
“ History of the Chicago
Bungalow” Tea Time Talk
In 1910, Elmhurst debated, argued,
fought and chose to become a city.
6,747
1,184
See the story of a progressive suburban
city that took 100 years to unfold.
On-site visitors
at Museum exhibits
and programs
11,588
Elmhurst students experienced Museum programs
1
500
Fans cheered at the
Vintage Base Ball game
226,143
People saw Comic Books exhibit
at Elgin Public Library
Mayor was chopped in half at Magic
Exhibit Open House Spectacular
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Programs
World’s Columbian
Exposition Glass, 1893
The Collection
Elmhurst Historical Museum presented a wide range of
public programs throughout 2010. The Summer Fun &
Games programs drew a large family audience for magicthemed crafts with an average of 182 participants each
week, and Tea Time Talks for adults on third Thursdays
continued to be a popular option for adults.
The Museum’s Collection continues to grow with the
addition of 219 items to its collection from 36 donors in
2010 including:
• Glos Family artifacts The following items relating to
• Records from the Elmhurst Evening Woman’s Club
members of the Glos family were accessioned in 2010:
a dress (circa 1911) from the bridal trousseau of Clara
Glos; a small bible (circa 1865) which belonged to
Henry L. Glos; and a personalized glass from the 1893
World’s Columbian Exposition.
Records (1926 – 2003) give insight into an influential
Summer Fun & Games
Tea Time Talk
woman’s organization in Elmhurst.
• Marjorie Wilder Letters A collection of letters
(1897 – 1899) written by Annie Gage Tucker Wilder
to her daughter, Marjorie, add valuable information
about the Wilder and Emery families in Elmhurst.
Research
The Museum served 609 researchers (in person or by
e-mail and phone) from 25 states and five countries
outside the United States (Australia, Canada, Germany,
Northern Ireland and Switzerland). The most popular
topic of interest was house history (78 inquiries),
and research questions received via e-mail increased
by 86 percent.
“I did not dare hope to get
any information on [my great uncle]...
Your information will make a difference:
now they know about his life.”
Museum research patron from Switzerland
Special Events
Chicago Area P
Special Events were highly attractive throughout the year
with 430 visitors at Museum Day in May, more than
400 at the Magic Open House Spectacular in June, and
approximately 500 at the annual Vintage Base Ball Game
in July. After-hours exhibit receptions were well-received
with more than 200 in attendance at the Dwellings exhibit
open house in January, 138 baseball fans met White Sox
legend Minnie Miñoso at an open house in March,
and nearly 100 guests were on hand for the Century City
opening event in October.
2010 Museum Day
Magic Open House Spectacular
Image courtesy AP Photo
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Donors
Collection Donors
Thanks to the many generous donors, sponsors and business
partners who contributed to the Museum’s general fund—
your support is greatly appreciated.
Brian Bergheger
Donald Bruno
Chambers Family
Ruth Christensen
Elmhurst Community
Unit School
District 205
Elmhurst Evening
Woman’s Club
Elmhurst Police
Department
Stephen Folos
Daniel Haas
Art & Arlene Ahlgrim
Scott Ahlgrim
Alben F. Bates & Clara G.
Bates Foundation
Dennis & Betsy Aldred
Paul & Julie Backas
Ted & Lisa Barnhart
Ken & Marge Bartels
Thomas J. Bartlett, III
Brian Bergheger &
Carol Doyle
Tom & Joanie Borchert
Delta Kappa Gamma
Jeff & Ellen Braun
Josh & Melissa Bretl
Maurice &
Betty Burgener
Sandy Chandler
Anne Chilstrom
Bert & Holly Cohn
Color Grafx by Tree
Towns Reprographics
Lee Daniels &
Associates, LLC
Ed & Jan Dorner
The Elmhurst
Piecemakers
Elmhurst Afternoon
Woman’s Club
Gene & Jane Evans
Fifth Third Bank
Linda &
Jeff Fougerousse
Margaret Franson
Pruter &
Robert Pruter
Donna Fredrickson
Teresa Gregory
Richard Grosser
Emil & Jackie Haddad
Janet & Fred Hodge
George &
Nancy Himmes
Sally Hoffman
Harry Hostetler
J&M Tours
Willis & Shirley Johnson,
York Theatre
Linda Kime
Tom & Anne Klein
Cheryl &
Robert Kopecky
Kelly & Holly Kost
Patricia J. Kreibich
Ted Kross
Walter Larkin
Norm & Leslie Leader
Basil & Elaine Libovicz
Bill & Linda Lyman
Sahira Kahn
Ruth Martin
Thomas Marcucci
David & Mary McGowan
James McHugh
Construction Company
Frank &
Charlotte Mushow
John & Karen Nishimura
Matt & Kristy Novak
Diane Paulini
Cindy & Doug Peterson
Patricia Radziejewski
Rotary Club of Elmhurst
Cathy Siegerdt
Joyce Slone
Scott & Mary Smith
Sally & George Sotos
Vince & Joann Spaeth
Val Stewart
Virginia & Alan Stewart
Donald Storino
Barbara Swords
Jack & Marlene Tegmeyer
Gwen Thilk
Stanley Vachta
Jan Vanek
Barbara Vegter
Melva Walker
Deb Webb &
Mark Harada
Charles Weigel, Jr.
Exhibit Sponsors
ColorGrafx by Tree Towns Reprographics
Fifth Third Bank of Elmhurst
York Theatre/Classic Cinemas
Judy Greaves
Gloria Hehr
Barbara Hintersdorf
Maureen Kaufman
Angelina Kieft
Marjorie H. Klein
Ted Kross
Paul & Lorraine
Lafreniere
Mary Anna MacLean
Thomas Marcucci
Ruth Martin
Hermann Pigors
Don Reisner
Todd Shulman
Mildred Smith
Robert Stemple
Gale Unterberg
Eugenie Urick
Kevin Van Solkema
Carl & Randi
Joyce Vertovec
Raymond Vertovec
James Young
In-Kind Gifts
Brain Freeze Ice Cream Shop
Marshall Brodien
Jay Crawford
Elmhurst Garden Club
Elmhurst Newcomers &
Neighbors Club
Freedom Museum
Illinois Humanities Council
Magic Chicago
Solid Impressions
Suzo Happ
Neil Tobin
Tree Towns Reprographics
Vivien Sparacino
Vince Spaeth
York Theatre/Classic Cinemas
Community Partners
City of Elmhurst
Comcast
Community Bank of Elmhurst
Conrad Fischer Elementary School
DuPage Community Foundation
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau
Elmhurst Art Museum
Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce
Elmhurst City Centre
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205
Elmhurst District 205 Foundation
Elmhurst Park District
Elmhurst Public Library
Elmhurst Visitor & Tourism Office
Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
Theatre Historical Society of America
Grants
The Elmhurst Historical Museum received two major grants in 2010:
• A $50,000 grant from the State of Illinois Public Museums Capital
Grant Program for Museum campus and building improvements
• A $4,000 grant from the DuPage Community Foundation
to support a marketing program for the Churchville Schoolhouse
• A $1,000 IBM Community Grant
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2010 Charter Members
Volunteers
Thank you to the new members of the first EHF Membership Program initiated in 2010:
Elmhurst Historical Museum is
grateful to the enthusiastic
volunteers who provide more
than 3,000 hours of service
throughout the year:
Corporate/Business Members
International Union of Bricklayer & Allied
Craftworkers Admin. Dist. Council 1
Supporting Members
Gary & Hilde Achepohl
Scott Ahlgrim
Art & Arlene Ahlgrim
William J. Bauer
Duane & Margaret Bell
Jeff & Ellen Braun
Candy & Ken Bristol
Members
Rosalyn Adair
Jane Ahrens
Donna Almerico
Dolores Alonso
Charles &
Angela Anderson
Lisa & Ted Barnhart
Ken & Marge Bartels
Florence Beckman
Gordon D. Bednorz
Brian &
Kathleen Beggerow
Jeff Benzin
Brian Bergheger &
Carol Doyle
Stacey Bogumil
Pauline Bonze
Tom & Joanie Borchert
Julia Bowens
Josh & Melissa Bretl
Ella Budynsky
Maurice &
Betty Burgener
Anne Chilstrom
Millicent Chrusciel
Rosemary Corcoran
Dave Crevie
Barbara Crowell
Pete Cruger
Stella Adams Cuthbert
Adeline E. Czercowy
Anthony Damiani
Shelly Delano
Barbara Dell
Mayor Pete DiCianni
Anita Esposito
John A. Falduto
Sylvia Feil
Annelle Fletcher
Spring & Butterfield Shell
South Water Signs, LLC
Tree Towns Reprographics, Inc.
Phyllis Carroll
Frank &
Debra Catalano
Tom & Georgia Dolan
Gene & Jane Evans
Linda Fairlamb
Lucy & Roy Fisher
Gloria Hehr
Maria Hirsch
Mary Jane Hopkins
John & Jeanne Kett
Norm & Leslie Leader
John & Jill McDonough
Tom & Shirley Myers, Jr.
Frances Oukanna
Cindy & Doug Peterson
Paula Pezza
James Ruprecht
Jim & Linda Schuetz
Barbara Scott
Peter Stevens
Kevin & Jill York
Matthew & Mary
Katherine Fischer
Peggy Fox
Chad & Jennifer Frahm
Jim Francois
Judith Fuchsen
Susan Grabinski
Georgiana Green
Kim Griffith
Richard & Janet Guelfi
Diane Gutenkauf
Jackie & Emil Haddad
Jan Happel
Mary Jane Harwart
Karen Heerwagen
Carolyn Heiney
Paul Heinz
Barbara Hintersdorf
Janet & Fred Hodge
Cathy Hoffman
Lola Hotchkis
Joseph E. Idaszak
Phyllis Igoe
Herbert Jackson III
Donald &
Carol Jacobsen
Carol Jamieson
Jane Jegerski
Lynne Jenco
Cathy & Phil Jordan
James Karpus
John & Diana Keich
Janet V. Kepner
Linda Kime
Tom & Anne Klein
Jeanne Klemann
Cheryl & Rob Kopecky
Kelly & Holly Kost
Wallace J. Larson Jr.
Frank &
Mary Ellen Lavin
Carol W. Lee
Ann LeRose
Sheila & Keith Lewis
Howard & Karen Lipkin
Kathleen &
Mark Lundberg
Cyndy Manion
Thomas Marcucci
Jo Ann Mathiesen
John &
Auleen McCarthy
Don & Vivian Michaelis
Steven & Sue Michals
Noreen Millins
Ted Maas &
Martha Minkema
Ed Momkus &
Elizabeth Goltermann
Chuck & Kit Moulton
Frank &
Charlotte Mushow
Matt & Kristy Novak
Elaine O’Leary
Keith & Irmgard Olson
Gigi & James Owens
Tim & Ann Palumbo
Mae Pearson
Ione L. Piche
Naomi Poltrock
Carole Poltrock
Trilby & Jerry Porter
Bess & Chuck Prazak
Margaret Franson Pruter
& Robert Pruter
Miriam L. Potter
Pat Radziejewski
Lynne Rauscher-Daroust
Edwin F. Raye
Lavern Reiff
Patrice Roche
Jennifer Rosenberg
Ryan Sauers
Mark Schau
Dora & Arnold Schenk
Jean Schildbach
Bob Schiller
Arnold Schweitzer
Cathy Siegerdt
James Smith
Scott & Mary Smith
Peter &
Geralyn Sorrentino
Frank Soto
Vince & Joann Spaeth
Patty Spencer
Val Stewart
Paul St. Onge
June L. Stromwall
Lance Tawzer
Chris & Julie Travers
Genie Urick
Stanley Vachta
Charlie Van Slyke
Kevin &
Renita Van Solkema
Jan Vanek
Barbara Vegter
Daniel &
Marianne Wachholz
John W. Wartinbee
Mark S. Weigel
Ernie & Suzanne Werle
Nancy Wilson
John & Sue Winton
Karin Wulf-Jaeger
Peter R. Yarema
James Zakos
Ellen Braun
Minnie Chang
Millicent Chrusciel
Rosemary Corcoran
Nickie Davis
Bailey Dohl
Pie Ferranco
Peggy Fox
Maggie Gale
Karl Grant
Katie Grotto
Dagmar Harper
Judy Heffron
Devin Hollstein
Karin Jaeger
Ted Kross
Shannon Kelly
Shannon Kwit
Richard LaBarge
Leslie Leader
Lea Lucas
Tove Luth
Rob Maas
Ken Madsen
Karen Martinez
Jill Mastropolo
Mary McEntee
Michael McGhee
Mike Regan
Erin Romito
Ryan Sauers
Jonathan Sebastian
Cathy Siegerdt
Sam Simpson
Katie Sleyko
Milly Smith
Dan Snyder
Vivien Sparacino
Val Stewart
Melva Walker
Gavin Wegner
Caitlin Williams
Andrew Wilson
Lauren Zomparelli
Kendra Zusag
To become a volunteer go to
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Please note that every attempt has been made to include all of our generous contributors and supporters. We regret any inadvertent omissions.
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Exhibits
Elmhurst Historical Museum proudly brought a diverse array of exhibits to the community in 2010 to fulfill its mission
to collect, preserve, interpret and share the stories that are the history of Elmhurst. Whether the subject matter is local
or international in scope, the goal is the same: to educate the public and foster an interest in history.
Dwellings: A Study in Residential Architecture
The Magical History Tour
October 13, 2009 – May 23, 2010
June 15, 2010 – January 2, 2011
This case study of the character and diversity of suburban
architecture as exemplified in the neighborhoods of
Elmhurst highlighted work by Walter Burley Griffin and
Frank Lloyd Wright, and included a self-guided architectural
tour of central Elmhurst.
The history of magic and Chicago’s ties to this mysterious
art were presented in a family-friendly exhibit featuring
fascinating artifacts from local collectors. Magicians such
as Jay Marshall, Marshall Brodien, and former Elmhurst
resident, Dr. Harlan Tarbell, were highlighted.
Beyond Baseball:
The Life of Roberto Clemente
February 2, 2010 – April 11, 2010
Chicago Area Premiere of a New Traveling Exhibit
February 2 - April 11
2 febrero - 11 abril
120 E. Park Ave. Elmhurst, IL
www.elmhursthistory.org
Free Admission
admisión gratis
This exhibit was developed by the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico
with the Carimar Design and Research Studio, and organized by
the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Service.
The exhibition was made possible by the generous support of
the Smithsonian Latino Center.
The story of the baseball legend, cultural
hero, and international humanitarian
brought visitors from throughout the
Chicago area to see this national traveling
exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution
which was supplemented with Clemente
memorabilia.
Century City
October 12, 2010 – February 27, 2011
In honor of the City of Elmhurst’s 100th year of incorporation, Century City illuminated how and why Elmhurst
chose the progressive path of changing from a village to
a city form of government, and how that decision still
impacts the quality of life today.
Image courtesy AP Photo
The Drawn-Out History of
Comic Books (off-site)
Summer 2010
Of special note is the off-site
exhibition—a first for the
Elmhurst Historical Museum—
of the 2009 exhibit, The Drawn-Out History of Comic Books,
which was loaned to the Gail Borden Public Library in
Elgin to support its summer reading program. The library
reported a 26 percent increase in program participation
and more than 226,000 visitors throughout the summer.
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Elmhurst Heritage Foundation
State Rep. Bob Biggins, Elmhurst Historical Museum
Director Brian Bergheger, Elmhurst Mayor Pete DiCianni,
DuPage County Regional Superintendent of Schools
Darlene Ruscitti, and State Rep. Dennis Reboletti at the
Churchville Schoolhouse ceremony.
Churchville Schoolhouse
In September of 2010, a new era in local history was
celebrated at the grand reopening of the historic Churchville
Schoolhouse. This National Register of Historic Places
property was reopened for public use and will provide
a unique living history experience for young school
children in the Chicago area. The grand reopening event
on September 26 drew more than 400 guests to the old
schoolhouse and featured a lively musical presentation
of song and dance by the children of Conrad Fischer
Elementary School.
The Elmhurst Heritage Foundation continues its work to
stimulate community-wide support for local history and the
Elmhurst Historical Museum through advocacy, education,
and fundraising. In 2010, the Foundation focused on
community outreach and provided essential financial
support for the Museum and Churchville Schoolhouse.
Initiatives included:
• Development of a new membership program;
• Launch of a new web site—
elmhurstheritagefoundation.org
• A commitment of $79,000 to provide critical financial
support for the Museum and Churchville Schoolhouse;
• Organization of the Vintage Base Ball Game;
• Hospitality for exhibit receptions and events;
• Grand reopening event at the Churchville Schoolhouse;
• The annual Ruth Strand Poster Contest;
• Implementation of a year-end donor campaign
For more information on the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation,
go to elmhurstheritagefoundation.org
EHF Board Members, December 2010
Conrad Fischer students perform at Churchville Schoolhouse
Tom Klein, President
Gene Evans, Vice President
Ellen Braun, Secretary
Jan Vanek, Treasurer
Lisa Barnhart
Josh Bretl
Jackie Haddad
Janet Hodge
Cathy Jordan
Cheryl Kopecky
Leslie Leader
Auleen McCarthy
Matt Novak
Margaret Franson Pruter
Cathy Siegerdt
Scott Smith
Val Stewart
“The restoration of the Churchville Schoolhouse is an excellent example of many
interested groups working together to improve
the quality of life in our community.”
Maria Hirsch, Elmhurst Community Unit School Dist. 205 Board Member
Memorial Day Parade