Forest Park in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fred and Roberta Marunde
Photographed by Sean Flynn, June 22, 2024
1. Fred and Roberta Marunde Marker
This bell, which dates back to Altenheim's founding in 1885, was refurbished and remounted in 2005 to commemorate this extraordinary occasion and serve as a tribute to Fred and Roberta and their distinguished legacy.
Erected 2005.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 41° 52.644′ N, 87° 49.223′ W. Marker is in Forest Park, Illinois, in Cook County. It can be reached from Van Buren Street 0.2 miles south of Madison Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker and the bell it mentions are in the roundabout in front of the Altenheim buildings. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7824 Madison Street, Forest Park IL
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Anton C. Hesing (within shouting distance of this marker); Maria Werkmeister (within shouting distance of this marker); River Forest, Illinois (approx. 0.3 miles away); Joseph Carter Corbin (approx. 0.4 miles away); World War Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Grand Army of Republic Memorial Woods (approx. half a mile away); Waldheim (approx. half a mile away); Haymarket Martyrs' Monument (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Forest Park.
Regarding Fred and Roberta Marunde. Friedhelm "Fred" Marunde was the mayor of Forest Park from 1979 until 1987. His wife Roberta was an active volunteer
Photographed by Sean Flynn, June 22, 2024
2. Fred and Roberta Marunde Marker
The Altenheim, founded as a senior citizens' home for German residents of Chicago, remains an active facility as of 2024.
Also see . . .
1. Altenheim. From the Historical Society of Forest Park, a history of the Altenheim.
Excerpt: "In May of 1886 the Altenheim, a German 'Old Peoples Home' in Forest Park, officially opened its doors to 75 elderly German-Americans. It was the culmination of years of effort on the part of the Frauenverein des Deutschen Altenheims, a German Womens Society dedicated to humanitarian service and caring for the elderly. The building stood on grounds planned by the same landscape architect responsible for Chicagos Lincoln Park. A structure was erected on a 20-acre plot of land in Harlem, now Forest Park. Over ten thousand people attended the laying of the cornerstone in 1884, and the Mayor of Chicago Carter Harrison attended the buildings dedication in May 1886. The main building is reminiscent of the Gothic architecture popular in Germany at the time... ."(Submitted on June 23, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
2. Roberta Marunde obituary.
Photographed by Sean Flynn, June 22, 2024
3. Altenheim bell
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 311 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
