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…]