Glenview History Center

Glenview History Center Welcome to the Glenview History Center's page! The Farmhouse museum is open Sunday afternoons from 1:00-4:00 in the summer or by appointment.

The Glenview History Center is a not-for-profit volunteer organization that preserves the cultural heritage of Glenview and its people. The Center maintains two facilities: the 1864 Farmhouse Museum and the modern Hibbard Library, a replica of the Victorian coach house. The museum displays furniture, clothing, pictures, and other memorabilia from the Civil War period to World War II. Please call 8

47-724-2235 to arrange a tour! The Hibbard Library is open for research on Tuesday afternoons from 1:00-4:00. Suggested donation is $5. To find out more about the GHC and Glenview explore the web site!

This year, GHC is recognizing some of the commemorations of everyday life we tend to overlook. On this National Handwrit...
01/23/2025

This year, GHC is recognizing some of the commemorations of everyday life we tend to overlook. On this National Handwriting Day (https://nationaltoday.com/national-handwriting-day/), we show how sales used to be done with this 1898 solicitation for coal loading from Rugen & Appleyard General Merchandise to Emma Kennicott.

This year, GHC is recognizing some of the commemorations of everyday life we tend to overlook. Today is National Cheese ...
01/20/2025

This year, GHC is recognizing some of the commemorations of everyday life we tend to overlook. Today is National Cheese Lovers Day (https://nationaltoday.com/national-cheese-lovers-day/). American cheese was $1.39 for a half-pound at Dominick's, 1020 Waukegan Road (now Heinen's), in 1987.

01/11/2025

Every Glenview neighborhood has a story about how it got started. We’re sharing them this year in the Village of Glenview newsletter and accompanying video. Here‘s Part 1.

We need to celebrate more than just the 10 federally-recognized holidays. This year, GHC will recognize some of the comm...
01/04/2025

We need to celebrate more than just the 10 federally-recognized holidays. This year, GHC will recognize some of the commemorations of everyday life we tend to overlook. Today is National Spaghetti Day (https://www.calendarr.com/united-states/national-spaghetti-day/). Patrons may have enjoyed a pasta dish at The Arc restaurant in Glenview (photo: 1952).

Wishing you a happy new year! Enjoy these vintage cards from GHC's collection.
01/01/2025

Wishing you a happy new year! Enjoy these vintage cards from GHC's collection.

Happy 59th birthday to us! On December 27, 1965 the Glenview Area Historical Society was incorporated, later renamed the...
12/27/2024

Happy 59th birthday to us! On December 27, 1965 the Glenview Area Historical Society was incorporated, later renamed the Glenview History Center. (reposted to correct)

Do you know "Where in Glenview...?" today's photo is? This is the last plaque, monument, statue, building or architectur...
12/26/2024

Do you know "Where in Glenview...?" today's photo is? This is the last plaque, monument, statue, building or architectural detail that is or was in Glenview that we'll post this year -- the new public art mural on East Lake Avenue by Shermer Road proudly celebrating our 125th anniversary of incorporation this year. Last week's photo: the Howard Johnson's restaurant at Lake Avenue and Waukegan Road in the 1970s.

Watch for a new social media project here in 2025!

Enjoy these vintage cards as you celebrate today! Seasons Greetings from Glenview History Center!
12/25/2024

Enjoy these vintage cards as you celebrate today! Seasons Greetings from Glenview History Center!

12/19/2024

After much needed repairs we can’t wait to reopen to the public next year!

Do you know "Where in Glenview...?" today's photo was? We'll post a plaque, monument, statue, building or architectural ...
12/19/2024

Do you know "Where in Glenview...?" today's photo was? We'll post a plaque, monument, statue, building or architectural detail that is or was in Glenview every Thursday. Answer to be revealed/confirmed the following Thursday.

Last week's photo: Emma Clavey seen on the Grove Street bridge in about 1905. The bridge was replaced in 1916 and again in 1993.

Do you know "Where in Glenview...?" today's photo was? We'll post a plaque, monument, statue, building or architectural ...
12/13/2024

Do you know "Where in Glenview...?" today's photo was? We'll post a plaque, monument, statue, building or architectural detail that is or was in Glenview every Thursday (oops, Friday this week). Answer to be revealed/confirmed the following Thursday.

Last week's photo: the downtown Glenview train station, view from the west

The Glenview History Center enthusiastically participated in the Glenview Park District's 3rd annual Festival of Trees t...
12/09/2024

The Glenview History Center enthusiastically participated in the Glenview Park District's 3rd annual Festival of Trees this past weekend. Come see our tree, which pays tribute to the Village's 125th anniversary of incorporation, in the Park Center lobby.

Address

1121 Waukegan Road
Glenview, IL
60025

Opening Hours

1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+18477242235

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It can't get much busier and you can't fit any more work machines on our property at 1121 Waukegan Road, where major repairs are being done to the grounds and the Hutchings Farmhouse Museum.

Friday evening October 18th was GHC's Annual Meeting. Thank you to all who contributed to the delightful event. Our featured speaker Bruce Allardice discussed early baseball before the Cubs and White Sox!

The Glenview History Center is happy to announce the arrival of twins!

Walk Through Tour of The Glenview History Center
Walk Through Tour of The Glenview History Center

Check out this new video that's a walk through tour of our beautiful Victorian farmhouse at the history center!

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