Centennial Open House

Saturday, August 29, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT

centennial open house

Join us in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of our headquarters building in 1926. Enjoy tours, exhibits, presentations on history and architecture, and light refreshments throughout the day.  

 

 

 

Schedule

Ongoing Activities (11 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

  • Tours of the building and grounds
  • Exhibits
  • Light refreshments

Presentations on History and Architecture (1 – 4 p.m.)

  • 1 p.m. Welcome and Introduction — Dr. Douglas Keene
  • 1:20 p.m. 100 Years in Wheaton — Janet Kerschner and Alex Audziayuk
  • 2:30 p.m. Irving Kane Pond, Architect — Tim Samuelson
  • 3:30 p.m. Claude Bragdon and His Arch — Janet Kerschner
  • 3:45 p.m. The Next 100 Years — Jessica Salasek

Tim Samuelson has served on the Commission on Chicago Landmarks, as Curator of Architecture at the Chicago Historical Society, and as the Chicago Cultural Center's first cultural historian. After a distinguished 33-year career with the City of Chicago, he continues to document and share insights from his extensive collection of historical artifacts.

Location: 1926 N Main St. in Wheaton, IL

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