The Western Springs Historical Society
WSHS History
In October of 1961, the Village of Western Springs celebrated its 75th Anniversary, known as it's Diamond Jubilee. After concluding the event, the Jubilee Committee held its final meeting and discussed the possibility of forming a Western Springs Historical Society. The balance of the Jubilee Fund (between $800-$900) was deposited in a Western Springs bank until such time that a society could be formed.
That opportunity finally arose on June 12, 1967, when a group of residents met in the village offices to officially form the Western Springs Historical Society. At that time, the Village agreed that the Society could use the Tower rent-free, as soon as it was vacated by the Police Department. For the next three years, Society members raised funds to prepare the Tower Museum for opening in 1970 on Memorial Day. The Society was led at that time by Albert William Macy, the Socieities' first historian and archivist. For the next 40 years, the Society displayed and preserved the evidence and artifacts of life in Western Springs. It continues on its mission to instill an appreciation of the past and promote the preservation of the heritage of Western Springs.
Pictured above are the Societies' first trustees: Jill Neely, Eleanor Watts Drayer, Margaret Darrow, Kay Peter, George Darrow, Maude Erickson,Mary Virginia Rhoades, and Waldo Erikson
Ekdahl Update
05/20/2008
The latest info on the restoration of the Ekdahl House. Read about it in the Doings.
Preservation Awards
04/29/2008
Nominations are being accepted for the 2008 Preservation Awards
Upcoming Events
Pajama Night
06/12/2008 5:59 PM