Elmhurst in DuPage County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Elmhurst Municipal Building
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 6, 2024
1. Elmhurst Municipal Building Marker
This Elmhurst Municipal Building
was given to the city under terms of the wills of
Lucy M. Glos
and
Henry L. Glos
First president of the Village of Elmhurst, 1882-1887, 1888-1902
It is only fitting that what once was their home should now be the home of the city which they loved and which has benefitted so much from their enterprise.
Erected 1941 by City of Elmhurst.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 41° 53.935′ N, 87° 56.322′ W. Marker is in Elmhurst, Illinois, in DuPage County. It can be reached from Park Avenue west of Robert T. Palmer Drive, on the right when traveling east. The marker is next to the front entrance to the Elmhurst History Museum, overlooking Robert T. Palmer Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 East Park Avenue, Elmhurst IL 60126, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Elmhurst National Bank Parapets (a few steps from this marker); "Big Rock" (a few steps from this marker); Ruth Strand (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Elmhurst Fire Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Galena & Chicago Union R.R. (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carl F. Kranz and Elmhurst College (about 700 feet away); The York Theatre
this page online
Regarding Elmhurst Municipal Building. Henry Glos was a successful businessman who opened Elmhurst's first bank and became its first village president. He built this mansion in 1892 for $50,000. He died in 1905 and is buried across the street at a mausoleum he had erected six years earlier for $20,000. A few years prior to her death in 1941, Lucy Glos deeded the mansion and the mausoleum to the City of Elmhurst. Today, the mausoleum sits in the middle of Glos Memorial Park. After Lucy Glos's death, the home became Elmhurst's city hall until 1970. Since 1975, it has been the home of the Elmhurst History Museum.
Also see . . . Elmhurst History Highlight: The Glos Family & Mansion. A history of the Glos Family, their home and their final resting place across the street, from the Elmhurst History Museum. (Submitted on September 7, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 6, 2024
2. Elmhurst Municipal Building Marker
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 6, 2024
3. Elmhurst History Museum
The marker is to the right of the door.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 6, 2024
4. Glos Mausoleum
The Glos Mausoleum is across the street from the Gloses' old home (which is off-camera to the left). The granite and bronze, Beaux Arts-style mausoleum cost $20,000 to build in 1899; Henry Glos died in 1905 and was buried there, and his wife Lucy was buried there when she died in 1941.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 6, 2024
5. Elmhurst History Museum from the east, across Robert T. Palmer Drive
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 243 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 7, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
