Western Springs Historical Society

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In the mid to late 1800's the area we now know as WS was predominantly settled by Quakers and Swedes. Our historic water tower was built in 1892.

10/20/2026

WHERE ARE WE?
This week are playing the game, “Where are we?”
Where was this interior photo taken in Western Springs?

Photo AI enhanced,

10/19/2026

WHERE ARE WE?
This week are playing the game, “Where are we?”
Where was this photo taken in Western Springs? This one should be easy, as it is a photo we have used a lot through the years.

10/18/2026

WHERE ARE WE?
This week are going to play the game, “Where are we?”
Where was this photo taken in Western Springs?

10/16/2026

Although we are not finished with our Children’s Museum facelift, we will be open Saturday. We are taking a break from the finishing details and letting the kids play for a few weeks. We are open tomorrow from 10-12. Stop by for some old-fashion fun.

10/16/2026

Congratulations to Andrew Schreiber, the winner of the framed set of four Vickery signed prints. Andrew is one of many community members who donated towards our artwork restoration project.

Stop by the Tower Museum tomorrow to view our newly restored artwork. We are open Saturday from 10-noon.

10/15/2026

A Special Conversation with Frank Lloyd Wright Home Stewards and Author Kristine Hansen

Attend a special evening with the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust and author Kristine Hansen on October 27, in conversation with Chicagoland homeowners about their stewardship of Frank Lloyd Wright homes. As Hansen interviewed homeowners for her book Frank Lloyd Wright’s Illinois (published this spring with Simon & Schuster), she heard fascinating stories about care and preservation of the homes, set within the textures of everyday life.

Hansen will share the stage with these Wright stewards at greater length in this special public conversation on Tuesday, October 27 at the Nineteenth Century Club. Book sales and signing to follow Q&A. Public tickets are $10.

Free for Trust Members and Volunteers

10/10/2026

The Tower Museum is open from 10-noon today. The Children's Museum is closed this weekend.

This is what the second floor of the Tower Museum looked like in 1985. Stop by and see how how much we have changed...and what has not changed.

10/07/2026

Tomorrow!
Clever Girl Shop & Share!

10/07/2026

Thursday, October 8th is our Annual Shop & Share with Clever Girl.

Clever Girl will donate 10% of your purchase to the WSHS. You must mention the offer. Check out all of these great options for you, your home or gift giving needs.

Address

Western Springs, IL
60558

Opening Hours

10am - 12pm

Telephone

+17082469230

Website

http://westernspringshistory.org/

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