What’s that Building on Chestnut?
Those new to Western Springs often ask about the small, church-like building located at 1215 Chestnut Street. According to the Western Springs Historical Society archives, the building in question dates back to 1893 when it was the Swedish Methodist Church While it went through several renovations over the years, the
Western Springs’ House Walk History
There seems to be a tradition of springtime house walks in our village. But, it wasn’t always so. The Chicago Tribune’s first mention of an organized house walk in the Chicago area was in 1957. Perhaps this was because early residents were so involved in entertaining and visiting each others’
What Happened to the Girl Scouts’ Log Cabin?
In 1921, the Cook County Forest Preserve District built a log cabin in the Bemis Woods for Western Springs’ Girl Scouts. But, where did it go? In 1920, the first Girl Scout troop in Western Springs was organized. Shortly afterward, an effort was made to have a Girl Scout campsite
Do You Remember “Music Under the Stars”?
In 1935, a few local musicians joined forces to form a summer, orchestral group. It lasted well into the 1970s and was considered one of the best semi-professional symphony orchestras in the Midwest. In 1935, Theron McClure was a young, promising bass violinist. However, he and a group of other
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