World War I Homecoming Parade, Arlington Heights, IL September 6, 1919 Photos from Collection of Arlington Hts Historical Society

World War I Homecoming Parade, Arlington Heights, IL September 6, 1919 Photos from collection of Arlington Hts Historical Society.

Formation of World War I soldiers at the homecoming parade at Dunton Avenue and Davis Street in Arlington Heights on September 6, 1919, followed by women in white. This item is part of the collection of the Arlington Heights Historical Society (http://www.ahmuseum.org).

World War I Homecoming Parade, Arlington Heights, IL September 6, 1919 Photos from collection of Arlington Hts Historical Society.

World War I servicemen marched past the homes of Guenther Schmidt and his neighbors during the September 6, 1919, homecoming parade. This item is part of the collection of the Arlington Heights Historical Society (http://www.ahmuseum.org).

Photo of the flag with one star and the number 135 beneath it for the number of Arlington Heights men who marched off to join the war. The Arlington Heights board approved the recommended "lightless nights" and the "Over the Top" war savings stamps campaign. This item is part of the collection of the Arlington Heights Historical Society (http://www.ahmuseum.org).

Two of Arlington’s Fallen Heroes Two Arlington Heights men died in the service of our Nation during WWI. They are: David H Hodges – died in France, November 17, 1918 (after the Armistice) Theodore Heimsoth – Died at Sea, October 10, 1918 They are commemorated in Memorial Park along with the other 56 young men from Arlington Heights who died in the service of our Nation – from the Civil War to Afghanistan.

World War I Homecoming Parade, Arlington Heights, IL September 6, 1919 Photos from collection of Arlington Hts Historical Society.

One of F. W. Muller's soda pop delivery trucks was used in the village's World War I homecoming parade. This photo was taken on Dunton Avenue in downtown Arlington Heights. The Union Hotel can be seen in the background. Arlington Heights sent 133 soldiers into World War I and had a large celebration when the troops came home. The parade was held September 6, 1919. This item is part of the collection of the Arlington Heights Historical Society (http://www.ahmuseum.org).

According to handwritten information on the back of this picture, the World War I nurses are (from left to right): Tracey Johnson, Elsie Peter, Gertrude Roehler, Lilian Draper, and Clara Kellogg. This item is part of the collection of the Arlington Heights Historical Society (http://www.ahmuseum.org).

World War I Homecoming Parade, Arlington Heights, IL September 6, 1919 Photos from collection of Arlington Hts Historical Society.

The last of the parade for welcoming World War I soldiers was followed by a 20 minute children's concert and a band concert. This item is part of the collection of the Arlington Heights Historical Society (http://www.ahmuseum.org).

When World War I was over, Arlington Heights planned to welcome her boys home. A large monument of granite was purchased and shipped from Barre, Vermont to honor the fallen heroes. The monument was installed in Memorial Park located on the triangle created by Fremont Street, Chestnut Avenue and Park Place. It was inscribed with the names of the 133 boys who served in the war. Dr. Bruce Best was the head of the memorial committee. A large parade was planned for September 6, 1919. This photo is of the speakers' stand. This item is part of the collection of the Arlington Heights Historical Society (http://www.ahmuseum.org).

World War I Homecoming Parade, Arlington Heights, IL September 6, 1919 Photos from collection of Arlington Hts Historical Society.

A canteen was set up for returning service men. This item is part of the collection of the Arlington Heights Historical Society (http://www.ahmuseum.org).

World War I Homecoming Parade, Arlington Heights, IL September 6, 1919 Photos from collection of Arlington Hts Historical Society.

Meyers Pavilion and Pond. In 1883, J. A. Kennicott, Chris Geils and Henry Meyer purchased property at State Road (now called Arlington Heights Road) and Davis Street, which they developed into Meyer's Park and Pond. They deepened the natural pond on the grounds, so that in the winter ice could be cut for family iceboxes. Over the years an ice house was added. By 1891, Henry Meyer (the local Blatz beer distributor) bought out the other owners and built his home on the front of the land at 11 South State Road. He added a dance pavilion to the rear of the property. Meyer's Pond was filled in when State Road was widened in 1934 and the Meyer home was razed in the 1960s. This photo shows the Pavilion located at the pond. This item is part of the collection of the Arlington Heights Historical Society (http:/www.ahmuseum.org).