Memorial Day 2010

The Society entered a 1912 Maxwell into the parade, thanks to the courtesy of Dale and Cheryl Mueller.  Elizabeth Porterfield and Grace Murphy distributed packets of vintage candies as the car moved along the parade route.

Memorial Day Parade, 2010. Society Trustees Mary Ellen Jones, with grandson Ryan, and John Murphy ride in the 1912 Maxwell

 

Historical Society parade car driven by Dale Mueller, with wife Cheryl in front seat,
Mary Ellen Jones and John Murphy in rear seat, and  Grace Murphy
and Elizabeth Porterfield to left distributing candies

 

Park Ridge in 1910

On May 26th Pete Malone returned to Park Ridge to present a City Centennial speaking program on behalf of the Society.  Many Members and residents came to the Summit of Uptown to hear the grandson of William Malone talk of the life and times in our community 100 years ago.

Peter Malone and Ralph Bishop share a moment at Pete’s speaking program on ‘Park Ridge in 1910’ at the Summit of Uptown

 

Prior to Pete Malone’s program on May 26th, Marc Dennison of the Summit of Uptown presents a plaque to Historical Society President Jeff Caudill commemorating the four original bricks used in the façade of the Park Ridge Inn

 

Albert Buchheit Day, May 24

We celebrated the memory of our first mayor, dentist Albert Buchheit, elected 100 years ago to the day.  Visitors to Hodges Park enjoyed a ‘view of history’ tour, including a walk by Dr. Buchheit’s home and office building, poster-sized images of Dr. Buchheit’s life and times, and historical displays in City Hall.

 

Nancy Pytel, left, reviews some Buchheit Day materials for Jim and
Nancy Frugoli in Hodges Park, Monday, May 24

Albert Buchheit Day in Hodges Park.  Milt Nelson of the Heritage Committee surrounded by Society Tour Guides Millie O’Brien, Barbara Christopher, Nancy Pytel, Wes Cline, Pat and Paul Adlaf

 

Presentation at Field School, May 4

Leo Rizzetto presented a demonstration of the history and science of telephony, household illumination, mechanical toys and early talking machines. Over 100 second graders and their five teachers were present. Jeff Caudill and Paul Adlaf assisted with a separate overview of Park Ridge history in this City Centennial year.

Leo Rizzetto demonstrates a century of progress in light bulb technology
during a visit to all second grades at Field School

May 4th at Field School:  Jeff Caudill and Leo Rizzetto visit
second grade classes on behalf of the Historical Society

 

 

2009 Annual Meeting at the Park Ridge Country Club

Sixty-two Members and guests attended our Annual Meeting on Sunday, October 18th at the Park Ridge Country Club.  Our speaker Milt Nelson presented an informative program on Park Ridge history, 1832 to present. Thanks to Trustee Lauren Maloney for making the arrangements for our Annual Meeting.

Mayor Schmidt and Speaker Milton Nelson at the 2009 Annual Meeting

Gus Zahareas, Pat Adlaf, guest Elena Adlaf and Edith Kooyumjian
at the 2009 Annual Meeting

 

Pat and Bruce Thoms (center), with Society Members Tom Zima (l) and Brian Lazzaro (r). Pat traces her family history to Evan Jones, early pioneer in this area, and is holding his Pew Deed issued by the Brickton Episcopal Methodist Church in October, 1859. Thanks to Pat for donating this important artifact to the Historical Society.

Mary Ellen Jones and Millie O'Brien at the Antiques, Collectibles and Flea Market, September 12 in Hodges Park.

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