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

Downtown Public Art Program

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 13, 2026

1. Downtown Public Art Program Marker

Inscription. In 2005, the Village of Lombard created a public art program allowing for artwork to be displayed on and adjacent to the public right-of-way. With generous contributions from private donors, the village has placed sculptures throughout the downtown for the enjoyment of all Lombard residents and visitors.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 2005.

Location. 41° 53.219′ N, 88° 1.111′ W. Marker is in Lombard, Illinois, in DuPage County. It is at the intersection of Saint Charles Road and Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Saint Charles Road. The marker is at the base of the "Hometown Pledge" sculpture in downtown Lombard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lombard IL 60148, 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: Babcock's Grove House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Conrad Fabri House and Harness Shop (about 800 feet away); Original Dairy Queen Sign (approx. 0.2 miles away); Votes For Women (approx. 0.2 miles away); Watts Up with the Illinois Prairie Path? (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gearing Bicycle Ads Towards Women (approx. 0.3 miles away); Main Street Station

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Native Trees, Grasses, and Wildflowers (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lombard.

Regarding Downtown Public Art Program. The nearby statue, "Hometown Pledge," was designed by Earl "Bud" Swanson, a former York Township highway commissioner. He died of cancer about a month after this statue was unveiled in 2006.

Also see . . . Chicago Tribune: Earl J. Swanson Jr. obituary. Swanson died at age 78 in 2006.

Excerpt: "In his retirement, Mr. Swanson began sculpting with various materials and founded the non-profit Danada Sculpture Gardens Association. He sculpted the bust of his uncle–the late Russell Swanson, a former member of the DuPage County Board–which is on display at the Wheaton County Building. He also created a sculpture for the River walk in Naperville and four Norman Rockwell-like pieces in Lombard, all of which were dedicated this year, family members said."

(Submitted on June 14, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Downtown Public Art Program Marker at the base of "Hometown Pledge" image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 13, 2026

2. Downtown Public Art Program Marker at the base of "Hometown Pledge"

"Hometown Pledge" plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 13, 2026

3. "Hometown Pledge" plaque

Earl "Bud" Swanson designed the sculpture, which features two kids looking upwards, a girl with her hand over heart and a boy in salute.

"Hometown Pledge" image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 13, 2026

4. "Hometown Pledge"

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 2 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 14, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.