Naperville in DuPage County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Henry and Eva White Plaza

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 12, 2025

1. Henry and Eva White Plaza Marker

Inscription. This plaza was donated by Harold and Eva White, co-publishers of The Naperville SUN since 1935, and owners of The SUN Printing Corporation.

In appreciation to the citizens of Naperville for their many years of confidence and cooperation.

Erected 1981.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. 41° 46.298′ N, 88° 8.99′ W. Marker is in Naperville, Illinois, in DuPage County. It is on Main Street near Chicago Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The marker is along the Naperville Riverwalk. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Naperville IL 60540, 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: Third and Fourth Main Street Bridges over the West Branch of the DuPage River (a few steps from this marker); Pillars of the Community: West Mural (within shouting distance of this marker); Pillars of the Community Center Mural (within shouting distance of this marker); Naperville Sports Notables (within shouting distance of this marker); "Streaming History" (within shouting distance of this marker); Pillars of the Community East Mural

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Naperville Sports Notables (within shouting distance of this marker); Famous Masons (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Naperville.

Also see . . . Naperville Newspapers. The Naper Settlement, an outdoor history museum in downtown Naperville, looks at the history of newspapers in Naperville.

Excerpt: " Although started by future developer, Harold Moser, the Naperville Sun was purchased in 1936 by North Central College graduate Harold White. In 1937, Harold married Eva Anderson, also a North Central graduate, and the couple managed the Naperville Sun for more than 40 years, updating and improving their hometown paper. Under Harold’s direction, the Naperville Sun was the first newspaper in town to use photography almost exclusively over engravings and hand drawings."

(Submitted on October 16, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 12, 2025

2. Henry and Eva White Plaza Marker

The West Branch of the DuPage River is visible in the distance.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.