Naperville Park District in DuPage County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Antique Show Plow
Photographed By Sean Flynn, May 11, 2024
1. Antique Show Plow Marker
As a fledgling grassroots organization in 1969, volunteers began holding an annual Antiques Show and Sale to generate interest and support to develop Naper Settlement. During the first decade this plow traveled throughout the community, coming to rest in the front yards of the Show's chairmen.
A permanent setting for the plow was created in 1979 in front of the Meeting House, in memory of June Beckman, thanks to contributions from her family and friends.
We are indebted to the people named on this sign for their years of leadership, energy and commitment to preserve the history of our town through their chairmanship of the Society's first major fund-raising event.
1969, 1970, 1971: Bonnie and Howie Cosyns 1972, 1973: Sally and Lou Benton 1974: Jane and Don Acker 1975: Ginny and Tom Bursh 1976: Peg and Norris Yonker 1977: Fran and Duane Wilson 1978: Linda and Don Rippberger 1979: Bettye and Jim Wehrli 1980: Jean and Carl Cable 1981: Bev and Elv Carlson 1982: Jane and Dick Solomon 1983: Judy and Jack Powell 1984: Joanne and Carleton Nadelhoffer 1985: Cynthia and Jim Pannell 1986: Sandy and Tom Eckhardt 1987 Jacquie and Ed Liedtke
this page online
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1969.
Location. 41° 46.084′ N, 88° 9.097′ W. Marker is in Naperville, Illinois, in DuPage County. It is in the Naperville Park District. Marker is at the intersection of South Webster Street and West Porter Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Webster Street. The marker is in the southeast corner of the Naper Settlement, not far from the visitor parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 523 South Webster Street, Naperville IL 60540, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Horse Market Days (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of the First Frame House in DuPage County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Revolutionary War Veteran (approx. Ό mile away); Fort Payne
Photographed By Sean Flynn, May 11, 2024
2. Antique Show Plow
The antique show plow referenced on this historical marker is on display on Webster Street not far from the visitors parking lot. In the background is the Meeting House inside the Naper Settlement. Built in 1841 on land about a half-mile north that had been donated by Naperville founder Joseph Naper, the Meeting House was moved to this location in 1971 and is the oldest church building in DuPage County.
Regarding Antique Show Plow. As referenced on the historical marker, the plow was the symbol of an annual Antiques Show and Sale held in support of the Naper Settlement starting in 1969, and was moved annually to the front lawn of the show chairperson. In 1979, the plow was permanently placed in this current location in the Naper Settlement's southeast corner, in front of the circa-1841 Meeting House.
Also see . . . Naperville Heritage Society. From the Naper Settlement official site (Submitted on May 13, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 56 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2024, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
