On Prairie Path Lane west of Sunnyside Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Fire
Initiated by lightning or by Native Americans, fire burned off old trees, shrubs and materials, recycling nutrients and easing movement and hunting.
Climate
Long hot summers, cold winters, extreme temperature fluctuations . . . — — Map (db m264756) HM
On York Street at South Street, on the right when traveling north on York Street.
This fountain is given by Elmhurst citizens and organizations so that this and future generations may share his beauty and tranquility and be reminded of our national heritage. — — Map (db m236994) WM
On East Park Avenue west of Robert T. Palmer Drive.
From the "old swimming hole" once located in Salt Creek in Graue's Woods
Preserved by the Elmhurst Historical Commission to remind us of the simple joys of the early 1900's — — Map (db m256208) HM
On 1st Street west of York Street, on the right when traveling east.
On December 6, 1871, Inspector Carl F. Kranz and fourteen students arrived at this train stop from Evansville, Indiana, in order to establish an institution of learning which eventually became Elmhurst College. We commemorate this event with this . . . — — Map (db m284278) HM
Near South Street south of York Street, on the left when traveling west.
This depot served the Chicago Great Western Railway from its founding, as the Minnesota & Northwestern Railway in 1887, until service was discontinued in 1968. The CGW primarily transported freight, with some commuter service. In 1971 the Elmhurst . . . — — Map (db m237001) HM
On Cottage Hill Avenue west of Adelaide Street, on the right when traveling south.
Cowboy Dream celebrates the legacy and achievements of Black cowboys that shaped the American West after Reconstruction- a narrative often overlooked in American history and entertainment.
Following the Civil War, many Black Americans . . . — — Map (db m292508) HM
Near South Prospect Avenue 0.1 miles north of Church Street, on the left when traveling north.
In appreciation of over 44 years of faithful service and dedication to Elmhurst College
Dr. Frank Mittermeyer
Professor of biology, department chair and founder of the Center for Health Professions.
May 2013
Quercus macrocarpa . . . — — Map (db m257438) HM
On Butterfield Road (Illinois Route 56) at Spring Road, on the left when traveling east on Butterfield Road.
Welcome to the Eldridge Park Nature Boards
This is the beginning of a journey that will inform you of the animals that reside in Eldridge Park.
You'll begin at the butterfly garden, where you'll learn about the different types of . . . — — Map (db m255609) HM
This garden was named in honor of the enduring friendship between Elizabeth Wadham, an early inhabitant of the Wilder Park Mansion, and her neighbor to the southeast, Elizabeth Case. Mrs. Wadham had a special path cut through the grounds of the . . . — — Map (db m256959) HM
"In 1842 Gerry Bates arrived from Ohio and staked claim to a treeless tract of land in what became the center of Elmhurst, the land along Salt Creek already having been occupied."
"Elmhurst," Margaret Franson Pruter in . . . — — Map (db m264763) HM
On South Prospect Avenue north of Church Street, on the right when traveling south.
Elmhurst College was founded in 1871 as an educational institution of the German Evangelical Synod of North America.
On October 17 1970, during the centennial homecoming, the national alumni association dedicated this marker to honor Elmhurst . . . — — Map (db m256923) HM
On Prairie Path Lane at Berkley Avenue on Prairie Path Lane.
The Elmhurst Great Western Prairie is one of only a few remaining remnant prairies. Although much northern Illinois prairie has disappeared, this six-acre parcel of land has survived development because of its location situated between two railroad . . . — — Map (db m264762) HM
Near Park Avenue west of Robert T. Palmer Drive, on the right when traveling east.
A.D. 1941
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 . . . — — Map (db m256207) HM
On East Park Avenue west of Robert T. Palmer Drive.
These cut stones were parapet decorations on the original private bank of Henry L. Clos. Founded in 1890, the private bank ultimately became the Elmhurst National Bank and was located on the present site of the five-sotry bank building. — — Map (db m256209) HM
On Prospect Avenue north of Church Street, on the right when traveling north.
"Always Remember"
A memorial dedicated to all U.S. veterans who have honorably served our country to defend our freedom and American way of life. — — Map (db m256915) WM
On South Cottage Hill Avenue north of Church Street.
In honor of those who served... and those who died.
Vietnam
Because they had "no greater love..." we keep them in our hearts.
We pray this tree dedicated in their honor knows only times of peace.
In commemoration of the visit . . . — — Map (db m256964) WM
Cottage Hill, renamed Elmhurst in 1870, was a small community of about 200 residents in 1849 when the Galena & Chicago Union R.R. became the first of several railroads to come to town. Freight and passenger services were made available to Chicago . . . — — Map (db m284277) HM
On Arthur Street east of Cottage Hill Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Type of object: Dwarf Planet
Distance from Sun: 4 Billion Miles
Special Location: Kuiper Belt
Diameter: ~600-800 Miles
Diameter in this model: .35 mm
Distance from center in this model: 6,931 feet
Distance from sun . . . — — Map (db m292513) HM
Near Grand Avenue (County Route 20) at County Line Road, on the right when traveling east.
Much of the history of the Old Dutch Mill is lost in the past. It is known, however, that construction was started in 1847 by Frederick Fischer and was finished in 1850 on the site on which it now stands.
When the property was purchased in 1925 . . . — — Map (db m257832) HM
Near Oaklawn Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
When early settlers arrived to Illinois much of the region was covered with prairie plants. The prairie ecosystem adapted to the environmental conditions of the area: extreme heat and drought in the summers, and quick freezing and cold winters. The . . . — — Map (db m257769) HM
The Old Elmhurst Fire Bell
is here erected as a memorial dedicated in the Illinois sesquicentennial year 1968 to the brave men of the Elmhurst Volunteer Fire Department who served with courage and devotion
from the days when fire fighting . . . — — Map (db m256206) HM
On Park Avenue west of Robert T. Palmer Drive, on the right.
Born in Chicago in 1904, Ruth Strand moved to Elmhurst with her family in 1915. While attending York Community High School, she began a long career of public service at Elmhurst Public Library as a high school page. Strand earned library science . . . — — Map (db m256204) HM
This twelve-foot-tall sculpture honors Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman pilot who broke barriers and paved the way for future generations of Black pilots in the early 20th century. While born in Texas in 1892, Bessie moved to Chicago in 1915, . . . — — Map (db m292507) HM
Near Spring Road near Butterfield Road ( Route 56).
This StoryWalk was conceived by Tyler Janiak, of Elmhurst Troop 78, as an Eagle Scout project. Tyler wanted to give back to the community while promoting his love for both the outdoors and for reading. By
collaborating with Elmhurst Public Library . . . — — Map (db m255891) HM
On Prairie Path Lane at Berkley Avenue, on the right on Prairie Path Lane.
Preservation of this prairie began with a group of concerned citizens taking a stand to preserve and protect this natural piece of Illinois history. They were garden club members, teachers, parents and students.
Today, the story continues with . . . — — Map (db m264759) HM
Welcome to our neighborhood. No longer the large herds of grazing buffalo, elk or deer, but smaller animals have adapted to the grassland environment. These animals feed on grass or seeds or prey on those that do; they live underground or in grass . . . — — Map (db m264757) HM
Near Prospect Avenue north of Church Street, on the right when traveling north.
[Plaque on the east-facing side of the stone:]
In Sacred Memory
May 30, 1927
These three trees were planted and dedicated by the members of T.H.B. Post No. 187 of the American Legion and the Citizens of Elmhurst in memory of
Ernest . . . — — Map (db m256922) WM
On York Street north of Schiller Street, on the left when traveling north.
The York Theatre, designed by architect Elmer Behrns, has operated at 150 N. York Street since September 1924. It has provided a variety of entertainment: silent movies with organ accompaniment; live vaudeville acts; newsreels; art films; and . . . — — Map (db m284268) HM
