A Corner Filled With Village History
The building located at Lawn and Burlington dates back to 1926. And, the list of former tenants reads like a history book of Western Springs. In 1926, the two-story building on the southwest corner of Burlington and Lawn was constructed at the then-significant sum of $125,000. The initial list of
Remember These Old Car Washes?
Over the past fifty years, residents had several locations where they could get their cars washed. How many do you remember? If you live in Western Springs today, getting your washed probably means a trip to Brookfield, Countryside, Hinsdale, or Westmont. But, it wasn’t always that way. When the Garden
Before there was a Thomas Ford Library
In 1925, eighty-five Western Springs residents decided the town needed a free public library. So they petitioned the County to place the issue before local voters. Since the early 1920s, Western Springs residents had discussed the pros and cons of forming a free public library. And, in a 1925 village-wide
Downtown Western Springs … 50+ Years Ago
Even if you’ve lived in the village all your life, you may be surprised to see some of the ways our downtown has changed. While Western Springs has always been known for its quaint downtown, it has still changed dramatically during the past 50 years. As shown in the photo
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