The Western Springs Historical Society
Archives Online
In 2007, the WSHS renewed an effort to index and provide online access to the Archives, museum collections and other local and internet resources, with the goal of making it easier for patrons and students to find information and learn about their history. Our museum software has been upgraded to allow for faster recording, categorizing and searching of all donated items. A comprehensive database of all Archive records is being developed. Selected items will identified for "digitizing" so that they are viewable from this website. Below you will find a selection of scanned photos from the archives.
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Print ads for Western Springs Mineral Water
Vaughan's Nursery 1906
The Fourth of July parade crossing Wolf Road in 1926. The four houses in the background on Hillgrove Avenue are as follows from right to left: Hendrick's Grocery, The Ekdahl House at 808 Hillgrove, 810 Hillgrove, also built by Ekdahl, and used by Bullerman's Bakery and Thorsen's Real Estate and Keil's Drug Store.
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Tower Ceremony, Fourth of July Parade, 1926
There were several train wrecks in Western Springs History. This one occurred in the winter of 1910-11
Train Wreck , July 14,1912
Train Wreck, September 20, 1915
Grand Ave School, 1906
Grand Ave School Class Picture, 1949
Wolf Road Grammar School (Now McClure Junior High)
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Wolf Road Grammer School Class of 1929
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Boys with Scooters, 1919
Outing to Riverview Amusement Park, 1908
Party, 1915
Dinner/Bridge Group Party, 1933
Wilson Bothers Coal, Corner of Hillgrove and Central Avenues
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