History

Mar 221 min read

Remembering the Rugen Store

Remembering Rugen Stores PH-2154-Line drawing (note card) of store Herman Rugen established a general store in the parlor of his home at...

Dec 14, 20231 min read

Memories on the Menu

Our current exhibit at the Glenview Public Library focuses on the history of dining in Glenview. Do you remember eating at these...

May 21, 20191 min read

On Memorial Day Watch A City at War: Chicago

Monday May 27th at 7:00 pm central standard time WTTW will feature this excellent documentary which won a silver medal at the New York...

Nov 3, 20161 min read

Glenview History Center Congratulates the 2016 World Series Winning Cubs!

Did you know the late Ron Santo and his family lived in a home at Valley Lo in Glenview for a time while he was a Cub? Congratulations to...

May 3, 20161 min read

“Heroes On Deck” Airing Thursday Evening, May 26th at 9pm CST!

The new WTTW documentary film HEROES ON DECK: WWII ON LAKE MICHIGAN from filmmakers John Davies, Harvey Moshman and Brian Kallies airs...

Jun 17, 20141 min read

“Wings Over Glenview” – A wonderful documentary on the Glenview Naval Air Base

Glenview History Center recently learned of a fabulous documentary on Glenview’s Naval Air Base! Newcomers to Glenview may not realize...

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