Elmhurst in DuPage County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Elmhurst National Bank Parapets
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 6, 2024
1. Elmhurst National Bank Parapets Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 41° 53.926′ N, 87° 56.329′ W. Marker is in Elmhurst, Illinois, in DuPage County. It is on East Park Avenue west of Robert T. Palmer Drive. The parapets and marker are on the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum, between the parking lot and the 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 also the Northwest Territory.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "Big Rock" (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. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elmhurst.
Regarding Elmhurst National Bank Parapets. In 1874, Henry Glos erected a commercial block at York and Park, about half a block from this location, and later founded Elmhurst's first bank on that site. The building was torn down in 1927 and replaced by a larger building, which still stands at 105 S. York. Glos's home was given to the City of Elmhurst upon the death of his wife lucy. Today it is home to the Elmhurst History Museum, steps away from these remnants of his bank building.
Also see . . . Elmhurst History Highlight: The Glos Block.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 6, 2024
2. Elmhurst National Bank Parapets
Excerpt: "Henry L. Glos (1851-1905) was a prominent citizen of early Elmhurst. During his lifetime he was a teacher, grocer, real estate entrepreneur, banker, and civic leader. He built the Glos Block to house his business interests in 1874 on the southeast corner of York Street and Park Avenue. This building became a landmark in the growing community.(Submitted on September 7, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 6, 2024
3. Elmhurst History Museum
The parapets are behind the "Big Rock" in the foreground.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, September 6, 2024
4. Elmhurst National Bank Parapets
The parapets are in the foreground, with the "Big Rock" just behind it and the Glos Mausoleum in the far background. The mausoleum is 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 September 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 326 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 7, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
