Elmhurst in DuPage County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
"Big Rock"
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 6, 2024
1. "Big Rock" Marker
Preserved by the Elmhurst Historical Commission to remind us of the simple joys of the early 1900's
Erected 1976 by Elmhurst Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Science & Medicine • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 41° 53.924′ N, 87° 56.326′ W. Marker is in Elmhurst, Illinois, in DuPage County. It is on East Park Avenue west of Robert T. Palmer Drive. The marker is on the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum, between the parking lot and the museum entrance. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Elmhurst National Bank Parapets (here, next to this marker); The Old Elmhurst Fire Bell (a few steps from this marker); Elmhurst Municipal Building (a few steps from this marker); Ruth Strand (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 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Spirit of Bessie Coleman (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elmhurst.
Regarding "Big Rock". The rock and swimming hole in Graue's Woods were originally about 2 miles northwest of here (by car) near the intersection of North Avenue and Highway 83. The rock was removed when Highway 83 was expanded in 1976, and has been on the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum ever since.
Also see . . . Elmhurst History Highlight: The Elmhurst Swimming Hole. From the Elmhurst History Museum
Excerpt: "Swimming at the Big Rock continued to be a popular summer pastime well into(Submitted on September 7, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)the 1930s. Page one of the Elmhurst Press (July 8, 1937) featured a photograph of swimmers at the Big Rock and a headline, "They Still Swim in Salt Creek." Part of the appeal of the swimming hole was its location at a bend in the creek that protected swimmers from the view of nearby highways of North Avenue and Route 83. However, the article does mention a growing problem of water pollution."Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 6, 20242. "Big Rock"
Additional keywords. Elmhurst Historical Society
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 6, 2024
3. Elmhurst History Museum
The "Big Rock" is in the foreground.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 6, 2024
4. "Big Rock"
In the far background is the Glos Mausoleum, the final resting place of Henry and Lucy Glos, who lived in the home that is now the Elmhurst History Museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 295 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 7, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
