Engaging History 2011 Annual Report

Supported by Elmhurst Heritage Foundation 120 E. Park Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 phone: 630-833-1457 online: elmhursthistory.org Year in Review A continued upward trend of creating high quality exhibits and programs generated excitement and increased participation in 2011. From Anne Frank to Toys to the Civil War, a diverse array of featured subjects attracted visitors from through- out the Chicago area as well as out-of-state and international visitors.

15,361 total patrons were served: 643 participants attended our a 32.5% increase over 2010 adult programs: a 48% increase over 2010 661 total reference inquiries were answered 276 guests honored outgoing City Manager Tom Borchert at Education services were provided a May tribute dinner resulting to 1,767 public and private school in $20,000+ support for the students Elmhurst Heritage Foundation

3,614 hours of service performed An Award of Merit was given to by 72 dedicated volunteers EHM by the Illinois Association of Museums for the 2009 Magical 1,634 participants dropped History Tour exhibit by for the weekly Summer Fun & Games series A $2,500 grant was given to the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation Elmhurst Heritage Foundation’s by the DuPage Community new membership program Foundation to support school attracted 200 memberships group visits at the Churchville Schoolhouse 750 people attended the Toy Fair Extravaganza 88 images were digitized for a in June permanent installation at the Elmhurst Police Department The Churchville Schoolhouse on the department’s history living history program was launched 201 artifacts were added to the Museum’s permanent collection

The mission of the Elmhurst Historical Museum is to engage people with history. 2011 Exhibits

Anne Frank: A History for Today February 1 – April 3

The history of the Holocaust unfolded in this traveling exhibition from the Anne Frank Center USA, telling the heart-rending story of Anne Frank through Between the States: Photographs of the American Civil War family photographs juxtaposed with graphic images of historical events. September 27 – December 11 A touching, poignant traveling exhibition from the George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film in Rochester, NY focused its sights on the Civil War through the lenses of early American photographers in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of “Mr. Lincoln’s War.” Toys in the ’Hood April 26 – September 18

This original exhibit, created by EHM staff in collaboration with author and toy inventor Tim Walsh, brought the art of play to life with a lively history of toys created in Chicago and the clever inventors who made the Letters from Home city an epicenter for toy invention and production. September 27 – December 11 The Civil War’s local impact came vividly to life through original artwork created by the Elmhurst Artists’ Guild and inspired by Elmhurst Historical Museum’s collection of Civil War era letters from area resident, Frederick Fischer, and his family. Dramatic letter readings by GreenMan Theatre Troupe enhanced the visual experience in the gallery.

Holiday Traditions A holiday-themed collection of handmade quilts from The Elmhurst December 14 – Piecemakers brought festive cheer to the Glos Mansion alongside the January 15, 2012 Museum’s rare collection of Dresden ornaments. Collections A total of 20 accessions resulted in the addition of 201 items to the permanent Collection in 2011. Highlights of the 2011 Collection donations included:

Churchville Schoolhouse Photos: The Museum received several photographs, slides and papers relating to Churchville Schoolhouse from the estate of Elaine Schultz. The donation includes five original photographs (circa 1895 – 1934), photographs Reference Services and slides of the extensive renovation of the schoolhouse 1968 – 1970, and The Museum staff assisted 661 researchers with reference Churchville Historical Society Papers. inquiries coming from 25 states (including Illinois) and seven Rabe’s Dairy Artifacts: Former Elmhurst resident Neal Rabe (grandson of countries (including US). The top three research subjects were: Fred Rabe, founder of Rabe’s Dairy) donated some family treasures to the Former Residents (80) Collection—including milk bottles, business souvenirs, advertisements and Businesses (59) photographs—from the early Elmhurst dairy (1910 – 1959). Genealogy (58) Stars and Stripes Sampler: This quilt was completed in 2009 by a longtime Elmhurst resident, Ellen Lavin, in honor of the First Responders on Programs September 11, 2001. It is hand-quilted, machine and hand-pieced, hand-appliquéd and embroidered. The year was strong for the Museum’s public programs with 8,398 participants counted throughout the year. This included the The Collections curatorial department also provided artifacts, documents, monthly lecture series for adults, and children’s programs such as Sunday photographs and research for five exhibits presented in 2011. Loans of 422 Funday and Day Off? Drop In! on school holidays. In addition, an exuberant audience artifacts from 83 lenders were managed throughout 2011. stopped by the Education Center each Tuesday throughout the summer months for Summer Fun & Games, where more than 1,600 participants created toy-related crafts including teddy bears, kaleidoscopes and adorable designer rubber duckies. Special Events Churchville Schoolhouse The Elmhurst Historical Museum and the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation The historic Churchville Schoolhouse came to life in 2011 as the Museum staff partnered to present a diverse offering of 14 Special Events throughout the pilot-tested and began to implement an exciting Living History Program for year drawing more than 3,100 attendees. Highlights included the Anne Frank schoolchildren. Owned by the City of Elmhurst and managed by Elmhurst Historical Exhibit Open House and Teacher Workshop in January, Museum Day and the Museum, the Churchville Schoolhouse dates to 1846 and has been completely Tom Borchert Tribute Dinner in May, the Toy Fair Extravaganza in June, restored for a new generation of school students, scout groups, community the Churchville Schoolhouse Fall Open House, and a September reception organizations and more. Visitors to the one-room schoolhouse will experience a with the Elmhurst Artists’ Guild for the “Letters from Home” exhibit. day in the life of an early 1900s pupil, with lessons led by a school marm using McGuffey Readers, slate boards, spelling bees and more.

School & Scout Services The Elmhurst Historical Museum staff welcomed more than 1,700 school students plus 245 scouts during the school year for gallery tours and hands-on educational programs. Additional school-age children were served in the busy summer months when camps from throughout the Chicago area visited the Museum for programs and gallery tours. Ken & Candy Bristol Tom & Joanie Borchert Karen Heerwagen Phyllis Carroll Julia Bowens Carolyn Heiney Frank & Debra Catalano Marga Breckenfelder Paul Heinz Tom & Georgia Dolan Josh & Melissa Bretl Barbara Hintersdorf Gene & Jane Evans H. David Brummer Steve & Nora Hipskind Linda Fairlamb Ella Budynsky Fred & Janet Hodge Roy & Lucy Fisher Maurice & Betty Burgener Cathy Hoffman Gloria Hehr Jack & Peggy Cashman Lola Hotchkis Maria Hirsch Arthur Caso, PhD Joseph E. Idaszak Mary Jane Hopkins Anne Chilstrom Phyllis Igoe John & Jeanne Kett Nicholas & Linda Chipain Herbert Jackson III Norm & Leslie Leader Millicent Chrusciel Donald & John & Jill McDonough Jim & Vanessa Clohessy Carol Jacobsen Steve & Nancy Morley Rosemary Corcoran Carol Jamieson Tom & Shirley Myers, Jr. Dave Crevie Jane Jegerski Frances Oukanna Barbara Crowell Phil & Cathy Jordan Doug & Cindy Peterson Pete Cruger James Karpus Paula Pezza Stella Adams Cuthbert John & Diana Keich James Ruprecht Adeline E. Czercowy Janet V. Kepner Norman & Anthony Damiani Linda Kime Yvonne Sather Shelly Delano Tom & Anne Klein Jim & Linda Schuetz Barbara Dell Jeanne Klemann Barbara Scott Mayor Pete DiCianni Rob & Cheryl Kopecky Peter Stevens Anita Esposito Kelly & Holly Kost Kevin & Jill York John A. Falduto Wallace J. Larson Jr. Elmhurst Heritage Foundation Anthony & Nancy Fedor Frank & Mary Ellen Lavin The Elmhurst Heritage Foundation supports the Elmhurst Historical Museum and Family/Individual Sylvia Feil Carol W. Lee Members Matthew & Ann LeRose Churchville Schoolhouse through advocacy, education and fundraising. In 2011, Rosalyn Adair Mary Katherine Fischer Keith & Sheila Lewis the first membership program began along with many other supportive initiatives. Jane Ahrens Annelle Fletcher Howard & Karen Lipkin Donna Almerico Bruce & Heide Forbush Mike & Peggy LoCicero EHF Board Members Michael LoCicero of Bricklayer & Dolores Alonso Peggy Fox Mark & Kathleen Lundberg (as of December 2 011 ) Matt Novak Allied Craftworkers Charles & Chad & Jennifer Frahm Ted Maas & Gene Evans, President Margaret Franson Pruter Top Dog Retreat LLC Angela Anderson Jim Francois Martha Minkema Cathy Jordan, Cathy Siegerdt Spring & Butterfield Shell Ted & Lisa Barnhart Lynne Friedlander Cyndy Manion Vice President Scott Smith TreeTowns Ken & Marge Bartels Judith Fuchsen Thomas Marcucci Leslie Leader, Secretary Val Stewart Reprographics, Inc. Florence Beckman Janice Gehrke Carol Marcus Josh Bretl, Treasurer Jan Vanek South Water Signs Gordon D. Bednorz Susan Grabinski Jo Ann Mathiesen Richard Barnes Brian Bergheger, Brian & Georgiana Green John & Auleen McCarthy Lisa Barnhart Director, Elmhurst Supporting Members Kathleen Beggerow Kim Griffith Hosi Mehta Ellen Braun Historical Museum Gary & Hilde Achepohl Jeffrey Benzin Richard & Janet Guelfi Don & Vivian Michaelis John DeVries Scott & Charity Ahlgrim Brian Bergheger & Diane Gutenkauf Steve & Sue Michals Jackie Haddad Corporate/ Art & Arlene Ahlgrim Carol Doyle Emil & Jackie Haddad Noreen Millins Janet Hodge Business Members William J. Bauer John & Mary Bliss Mary Hallman Ed Momkus & Tom Klein Administrative Dist. Duane & Margaret Bell Stacey Bogumil Jan Happel Elizabeth Goltermann Cheryl Kopecky Council 1, Intl. Union Jeff & Ellen Braun Pauline Bonze Mary Jane Harwart Chuck & Kit Moulton Kathy Mullen Lance Tawzer Ken & Marge Bartels John & Mary Bliss Elmhurst Chamber of David King & Associates, Inc. Mark & Barbara Mulliner Harriet Tenkate Brian Bergheger & Josephine Ann Bold Commerce & Industry Howard & Jeanne Klemann Eileen Murphy Chris & Julie Travers Carol Doyle Peter Booth Elmhurst Newcomers & Mr. & Mrs. Michael Kopp Frank & Charlotte Mushow Genie Urick Ellen & Jeff Braun Phil & Marilyn Boria Neighbors Club Jeff & Laura Kratz Ben Naurich Stanley Vachta Josh & Melissa Bretl Michael Bram Elmhurst Rotary Club Patricia J. Kreibich Matt & Kristy Novak Ed & Marlene Van Meir Burke Engineering, Ltd. Robert Bretl Elmhurst YMCA Ken & Collette Kubiesa Elain O’Leary Charlie Van Slyke Clark Baird Smith, LLP Jeff & Sue Budgell Anita Esposito Jim Kveton Keith & Irmgard Olson Jan Vanek Pete & Rose DiCianni Dan Buenz John & Dorothy Falduto Carolyn Landwehr James & Gigi Owens Kevin & Elmhurst Chamber of Maurice & Betty Burgener Paul & Monica Fichtner Frank & Mary Ellen Lavin Tim & Ann Palumbo Renita Van Solkema Commerce & Industry Sarah Caltveldt Bob & Carol Finan Norm & Leslie Leader Mae Pearson Barbara Vegter Elmhurst City Centre Dr. Larry Carroll Marilyn Fisher Ann LeRose Ione L. Piche Robert Villiard Elmhurst College Phyllis Carroll Roy & Lucy Fisher Scott & Marisa Levin Carole Poltrock Daniel & Elmhurst Jaycees Ronald & Mary Anne Casella Bruce & Heide Forbush Piecemakers Quilt Group Naomi Poltrock Marianne Wachholz Elmhurst Rotary Club Mike Cassady Michael & Peggy Fox Joseph & Carol Lizzadro Jerry & Trilby Porter John W. Wartinbee Gene & Jane Evans Frank & Debra Catalano, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Abner Ganet Mike & Peggy LoCicero Miriam L. Potter Mark S. Weigel Fifth Third Bank Tom Cathcart Charles Garrigues Mark & Kathleen Lundberg Chuck & Bess Prazak Ernie & Suzanne Werle Mr. & Mrs. Ken Hurtig Anne Chilstrom Kim Griffith Bill & Linda Lyman Robert Pruter & Nancy Wilson Phil & Cathy Jordan Nicholas & Linda Chipain Richard Grodsky Bruce & Cyndy Manion Margaret Franson Pruter John & Sue Winton Tom & Anne Klein Millicent Chrusciel Diane Gutenkauf Robert & Ruth Maple John Quigley Karin Wulf-Jaeger Rob & Cheryl Kopecky Aymie M. Clayton Emil & Jackie Haddad Thomas Marcucci Pat Radziejewski Peter R. Yarema Kelly & Holly Kost Bert & Holly Cohn Mr. Philip Hanegraaf, HNTB Martha Ibbetson Chapter Lynne Rauscher-Daroust James Zakos Ted Kross Robert Cole & Lois Gotha Craig & Jan Happel NSDAR Edwin F. Raye Ruth Martin Jim & Julie Collins Earle & Virginia Harmon Jo Ann Mathiesen Laverne Reiff Mark & Barbara Mulliner Rosemary Corcoran Christopher & Kirsten Healy Robert R. McCormick Patrice Roche Donors Michael Plassman Mary Costello Karen Heerwagen Foundation Robert & Susan Rose Gold Donors ($1,000+) Smeja Family Foundation Pete Cruger Gloria Hehr Jeff McGinnis, Edward Jennifer Rosenberg Anonymous South Water Signs Tony Cuzzone Paul Heinz Jones Investments Ryan Sauers Art & Arlene Ahlgrim Val Stewart Anthony Damiani NAI Hiffman Commercial Donald & Maureen McGuire Mark Schau Alben F. Bates & Clara G. Donald Storino Lee & Pam Daniels Real Estate Services Mr. & Mrs. John McKoane Arnold & Dora Schenk Bates Foundation Allied Waste Gary DeClark Maria Hirsch Mr. & Mrs. Hosi Mehta Jean Schildbach Gordon Bednorz Charlie Van Slyke GFWC Illinois Past Sally Hoffman Mr. & Mrs. Stefano Menconi Bob Schiller Community Bank of Charles & Mary Weigel, Jr. Presidents’ Club Lola Hotchkis Dare Messina Arnold Schweitzer Elmhurst of DuPage Claude H. Hurley Company Karl Meyer Expert Plumbing Susan Sherman Elmhurst Memorial Donors ($1 – $249) Barbara Dell Bob Hyers Don & Vivian Michaelis Cathy Siegerdt Hospital Gary & Hilde Achepohl John DeVries Monica Iacono DAR, Martha Ibbetson James Smith Janet & Fred Hodge Jane Ahrens Kevin & Sarah Diamond William & Phyllis Igoe Chapter Scott & Mary Smith Gertrude Kienapple Estate Dennis & Betsy Aldred Jim Doherty Herbert R. Jackson, III Steve & Nancy Morley Peter & Virginia & Alan Stewart Donna Almerico Tom & Georgia Dolan Allen & Valerie Johnson Patrick & Mae Morley Geralyn Sorrentino Storino, Romello & Durkin Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Bacidore Ed & Jan Dorner Willis & Shirley Johnson, Eileen Murphy Mayor Frank Soto Morningside Group Jean B. Baker Bob & Audrey Douglass Classic Cinemas The Honorable Mayor Vince & Joann Spaeth Richard & Laureen Barnes Alice Doyle Jack & Lois Jones William Murphy Patty Spencer Silver Donors Janice Bartnoski Jessica Dryan Greg & Carol Josefowicz Frank & Charlotte Mushow Paul St. Onge ($250 – $999) Judge William J. Bauer Phillip & Pat Dungey John & Diana Keich Thomas & Shirley Myers Val Stewart Scott & Charity Ahlgrim David & Florence Beckman Robert & Beth Dunn Jim Kennedy Craig & Laurie Nelson June L. Stromwall Paul & Julie Backas Mr. & Mrs. Enzo Berti David & Christianne Dyer Janet V. Kepner Mr. & Mrs. Steven Neubauer Jackie Tamer Lisa & Ted Barnhart Robert & Judy Biggins Richard & Jane Kiep John & Karen Nishimura Matt & Kristy Novak Pete Smith Kevin & Jill York Pauline Camberis Alma Jones & Associates Vital Signs Richard & Jane Nunemaker Scott & Mary Smith Zakos & Associates, Realtors Charlie’s Bar and Grill L. Andrew Jugle Tim Walsh Chris Nybo Christy Soldano John Zawaski Chicago Bulls K’nex, Inc. Darrell Whistler Keith & Irmgard Olson Ted Soltys Chicago Children’s Museum Kaskey Kids, Inc. Rich Williams Kurt & Debra Palmer George & Sally Sotos Grants Chicago Cubs Kubit2me York Theatre/ Joseph & Carmella Palumbo Byron & Patty Spencer DuPage Community Chicago History Museum Learning Curve Brands Classic Cinemas Tim & Ann Palumbo Harlan & Marilyn Spiroff Foundation Chicago Toy & Game Group Learning Resources Dominic Panico Tim & Mimi Stanton Children’s Museum Lund & Co. Invention, LLC Community Partners Diane Paulini Jean Stapleton Collection Donors of Indianapolis Maddock Douglas Churchville Cemetery Mae Pearson Michael Stenson Jean L. Baker Estate Chicago White Sox Gina Manola Association Ralph Pechanio Peter Stevens Bernard & Dawn Chaudoir Vanessa Clohessy The Marketing Store City of Elmhurst Doug & Cindy Peterson Dennis & Cass Streicher Elmhurst League of Comcast Mattel, Inc. Comcast Paula Pezza Jeanne Stuart Women Voters Mary Couzin Chris Miller Design Community Bank of Ione L. Piche Barbara Swords Elmhurst Police Department Cuvee Cellars, Ltd. Jim Mueller Elmhurst Douglas & Jack & Marlene Tegmeyer Elmhurst Symphony DiCianni Printing Burt Meyer Conrad Fischer Dannee Polomsky Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst Orchestra Doti Liquors Dean Milano Elementary School Naomi Poltrock Gwen Thilk Elmhurst VFW Post 2048 Duncan Toys, Inc. Geraldine & DuPage Community Carole I. Poltrock Susan Thomas-Sadowski Harold Graunke Educational Insights Joseph Mohlman Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Porter Chris & Julie Travers Ellen Lavin Elenco Electronics My Favorite Toy Store DuPage Convention & Miriam Potter Tom & Lisa Trosien Steve Michals Elmhurst Ace Hardware Mary Kay Russell Visitors Bureau Chuck & Bess Prazak Mr. & Mrs. John Udelhofen Elsie Paulan Elmhurst Artists’ Guild North American Bear Co. Elmhurst Art Museum Robert Pruter & Ray & Genie Urick Marlys A. Powers Elmhurst College Radio Flyer, Inc. Elmhurst Chamber of Margaret Franson Pruter Stanley Vachta Neal Rabe Elmhurst College Music Herb Regan Commerce John Quigley Erin Van De Walle Marguerite B. Radatz Estate Business Dept. Rehkemper Invention & Elmhurst City Centre Edwin F. Raye Jan Vanek Mary Reller Elmhurst Garden Club Design Elmhurst College Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Redick VanGelder Tour & Travel Elaine Schultz Estate Elmhurst Independent Renaissance Knights Elmhurst Community Leo Reedy, Barbara Vegter Mildred Smith Elmhurst Newcomers & Chess Foundation School District 205 L.W. Reedy Realty Bill VonStein Dione McDole Terbush Neighbors Club Revell, Inc. Elmhurst District 205 Lavern Reiff Heidi Voorhes William Trudeau Elmhurst Park District Roberto’s Ristorante & Foundation Norm Reinertsen Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Wachholz Vivian Wolter Elmhurst Piecemakers Pizzeria Elmhurst Park District Greg Risberg Patrick & Jennifer Wagner Herbert A. Yarke Elmhurst Press Sal’s Beverage World Elmhurst Public Library Patrice Roche Melva Walker Evanston History Center Ellen Siegert Elmhurst Visitor & James Rogers Rev. James & Exhibit Sponsors Karen Exiner Art Studio Tim Sheehan Tourism Office Robert & Susan Rose Mary Eleanor Wall David Pezen, M.D., Board Fannie Mae, Elmhurst Dan Shure Emmanuel Lutheran Jennifer Rosenberg John W. Wartinbee Certified Dermatologist Fertig-Stubenfoll Duncan Skogsberg Church Rich & Steve & Design Group Solid Impressions Holy Trinity Ukranian Barbara Rosenberg Connie Weatherford Exhibit Partners & Flambeau, Inc. Vince Spaeth Orthodox Church Jim & Nancy Ruprecht Richard Weber In-Kind Gifts Flight 11 2 Wine House Patty Spencer Lizzadro Museum of Tom & Debbie Russell Russ Weigand Bruce Allardice Francesca’s Amici/Heritage John Spinello Lapidary Art Tower Real Estate Mark Weigel Angelo’s Ristorante Wine Cellars Scott Strazzante Theatre Historical Society Services, Ltd. John & Barbara Weiser Barnes Architects, Ltd. GreenMan Theatre Troupe The Strong Museum of Play of America Arnold & Dora Schenk Ernie & Suzanne Werle Ken Bartels Hasbro, Inc. Sunrise Communications Village of Bensenville Bob & Anne Schiller Darrell Whistler Frederick Bennet Bruce Hill Tree Towns Zion Lutheran Church Dorothy Schmidtke Nancy Wilson Big Monster Toys, LLC Illinois Holocaust Museum Reprographics, Inc. Cathy Siegerdt Windsor Park Brain Freeze Illinois Humanities Council Ty Corporation Simplex Systems Janet Wukasch Ice Cream Shop Jack’s Silverado Grill Kim Vandenbroucke Volunteers A bustling and dedicated corps of 72 volunteers donated a record total of 3,614 hours of time and much talent to the Elmhurst Historical Museum. Volunteers enable the Museum to enhance every aspect of day-to-day operations, exhibit production, visitor services, research, programs, events, receptions and more. We are grateful to the following volunteers for sharing so much with us in 2011:

Maria Avgerinos Patrick Krastin Nick Wheeler Richard Barnes Ted Kross Tim Wiener Lisa Barnhart Shannon Kuhrau Kelsey Wilcoxon Donna Blue Shannon Kwit Caitlin Williams Ellen Braun Richard LaBarge Rita Wirth Josh Bretl Leslie Leader Brian Wise Minnie Chang Michael LoCicero Megan Wozniak Millicent Chrusciel Lea Lucas Kendra Zusag Rosemary Corcoran Robert Maas John DeVries Ken Madsen Bailey Dohl Jill Mastropolo Gene Evans Auleen McCarthy Pie Ferranco Mary McEntee Patrick Fitzgerald Bridget Muckian Matt Flemming Amy Napientek Peggy Fox Matt Novak Chris Fry Margaret Franson Pruter Bob Hacker Abby Riehs Jackie Haddad Ryan Sauers Dagmar Harper Taylor Sebesta Jill Hassler Cathy Siegerdt The Elmhurst Historical Jack Hayes Ian Simington Museum mourned the passing Judy Heffron Sam Simpson of lifelong Elmhurst resident Janet Hodge Katie Sleyko Devin Hollstein Milly Smith and stalwart volunteer, Karin Jaeger Scott Smith Mr. Ted Kross, in 2 011. Renjitha James Vivien Sparacino Ted’s vast knowledge of the Carol Jamieson Val Stewart community was invaluable Cathy Jordan Tyler Stone to the EHM staff and evident Fred Jourdan Emilee Suchomski in his detailed work in the Samatha Keck Kira Tebbe Shannon Kelly Jan Vanek Research Room. Over 30 Tom Klein Melva Walker years, Ted logged more than Cheryl Kopecky 11,000 volunteer hours.

Please note: Every attempt has been made to provide a comprehensive listing. We regret any inadvertent omissions. Cover photo: Stanley, Louis and Alice Whitford in the Salt Creek Swimming Hole, Graue Woods, Elmhurst, circa 1916. Elmhurst Historical Museum Collection.