Archive of News Items for September 2004

Below are summaries of all the news items posted during September 2004. To read the full item (including comments), click on ‘[more…]’.

Button It Up—Political Buttons Featured at Eklund History Center
The Glencoe Historical Society is featuring an exhibit of election buttons at its Eklund History Center and Museum with a wide-ranging collection of buttons dating from 1896 (McKinley for President) to 2004.  [more…]
Posted Sep 23, 2004 in Exhibits, Press Releases
Political Button Exhibit Opens September 17
Glencoe Historical Society opens new exhibit features political buttons from elections of the last century.  [more…]
Posted Sep 17, 2004 in Exhibits
1940s: A Time of Transition Swings at the Eklund History Center
The Glencoe Historical Society opens a new exhibit, 1940s: A Time of Transition at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, September 17 at the Eklund History Center, 377 Park Avenue. Other exhibits include What’s in Our Name? and a collection of political campaign buttons and other paraphernalia. They join the three permanent exhibits: Old Glencoe (1830-1890s), Glencoe’s Business District, and the Eklund Furniture Workshop.    [more…]
Posted Sep 9, 2004 in Exhibits, Press Releases
Society Thanks Friends for Help with Garden
Glencoe Historical Society thanks its friends for their support as Phase One of the Garden Renovation Project was completed on August 24, 2004. Using $25,000 raised mainly from small contribution the Society was able to clear debris, install a pathway, amend the soil, and plant understory trees and shrubs. Additional funds will be needed to complete the Project with additional plantings and other features.  [more…]