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| Villa Park Historical Museum |
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CA & E Station circa 1940's
Photo provided by the Villa Park Historical Society
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220 South Villa Avenue (at Prairie Path)
Villa Park, Illinois (map location with Google Maps)
Phone: (630) 941-0223
Hours:
Tuesday - Friday: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed on Mondays
Closed late December to mid April
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Calendar of Events
| July 2 |
Book Sale |
| July 3 |
Book Sale/ Ice Cream Social featuring the musical group Nowstalgia. Starts at 7:30 pm |
| September 10 |
A Walk Back In Time - Historic House Walk
(Tickets $15 before 9/9) |
| October 1 |
Fall Antique Safari Bus Trip |
| Late September |
Holidays in the Air (Christmas items for sale) |
| Joyful Traditions |
Trolley Ride to the Museum from the VP Chamber of Commerce office as part of their community winter event. Sponsored by local chamber members. |
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Villa Park Historical Museum Permanent displays include:
- Railroad memorabilia
- Artifacts donated by residents depicting life in Villa Park
- Keepsakes from the closed Ovaltine Factory
Resource Center:
The Villa Park Historical Preservation Commission has created a Resource Center that is available for the community to use. The collection includes:
- Information about Sears mail order houses
- Architectural house styles
- How to research your home
- and more...
Volunteers are needed to help with a number of projects such as:
- Organizing photos
- News clippings
- Curatorial records
- Giving tours of the Museum
Please call (630) 941-0223 for more information.
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The Third Rail Gift Shop The Third Rail Gift Shop features:
- Inexpensive train items
- Historical and novelty items
- Selection of books:
- Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Railroads
- Sears Homes
Railroad magazines such as "First & Fastest" are always on hand along with historic booklets.
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"Grandma's Attic" Grandma's Attic features gently used resale items. You might even find an antique or two among them. Some of the items for sale include:
- Glassware
- Dishes
- Vases
- Knickknacks
- Seasonal Decorations
- more...
We also have some children's items, all at reasonable prices. All items have been donated by members and residents of the community. Donations are welcome anytime. Call the Museum at (630) 941-0223 or drop off items during museum hours.
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| Villa Park Historical Society Annual Ice Cream Social
To kick off the Fourth of July holiday in Villa Park and get everyone in a festive spirit, the Historical Society holds an annual Ice Cream Social. Residents enjoy free ice cream while socializing with neighbors at this lovely location.
Highlights & Photos from 2006 Villa Park Historical Society Annual Ice Cream Social |
Villa Park Historical Society 2010 Board of Directors
| President |
Sandi Dollinger |
| Vice President |
Frank Carlson |
| Secretary - Newsletter - Gift Shop |
Pat Carlson |
| Treasurer |
Eero Turen |
| Curator - Archives |
Robert Dollinger |
| Membership |
Gail McGrew |
| Grandma's Attic |
Pat Turen |
| Director |
Jerry Hughes (Building / Equipment) |
| Director |
Carol Marcus (Liaison with VPHPC / House Plaquing) |
| Director |
Ruth Speder (VP Public Library Liaison / Education) |
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