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  • Once upon a time

    Updated Jul 10, 2024

    Pictures from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. Heritage House, a clothing and antique store, was located at 25 E. First St. Today Hinsdale Bank & Trust calls the space home. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to [email protected]....

  • Once upon a time

    Updated Jul 3, 2024

    Pictures from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. Littlest Offspring was a children's clothing store located at 9 E. First St. at the time. Today Karat Jewelry Group calls the space home. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to [email protected]....

  • Once upon a time

    Updated Jun 19, 2024

    Proprietors from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. Jordell's was located at 21 E. First St. at the time. Currently Blue Mercury calls that location its home. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to [email protected]....

  • Once upon a time

    Updated Jun 12, 2024

    Proprietors from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. Loaves and Fishes was located at 9 E. First St. at the time. Currently The Salon by David & William calls that location its home. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to [email protected]....

  • Once upon a time

    Updated Jun 5, 2024

    Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. The New Victorian Beauty Salon was located at 7 E. First St. Currently The Salon by David & William calls that location its home. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to [email protected]....

  • Once upon a time

    Updated May 29, 2024

  • Once upon a time

    Updated May 22, 2024

    Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. This photo is of Hinsdale Rexall, Dr. Gorden Taylor and Heir and Heiress clothing store, which were located at 18 and 16 E. Hinsdale Ave. Several years ago the buildings were combined to create the Zazu Spa & Day Salon. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to...

  • Once upon a time

    Updated May 15, 2024

    Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. This photo is of First United Realtors located at 30 E. Hinsdale Ave. Today Yankee Peddler is in its place. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to [email protected]....

  • Once upon a time

    Updated May 2, 2024

    Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. This picture is of C. Foster Toys at 36 E. Hinsdale Ave. In 2010 the village named a portion of Hinsdale Avenue in front of the store "Chuck Foster Way" in honor of Foster. This is currently home of Salon Suites. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to...

  • Once upon a time

    Updated Apr 25, 2024

    Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. This picture is of Baskin Robbins located at 14 E. Hinsdale Ave. and Delat Friendship Imports & Boutique at 12 E. Hinsdale Ave. The locations are currently home of Hinsdale Cleaners and Hinsdale Wine Shop. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to...

  • Once upon a time

    Updated Apr 17, 2024

    Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. This picture is of the Century 21 Real Estate office at 28 E. Hinsdale Ave., currently home to Marabella Home. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to [email protected]....

  • Once upon a time

    Updated Apr 10, 2024

    Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. This photo shows Page's Restaurant and Salon de Venus at 26 E. Hinsdale Ave. Page's is still in place, and James Joseph Experience occupies the other spot. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to [email protected]....

  • Once upon a time

    Updated Apr 3, 2024

    Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. The Left Bank, located at 101 S. Washington St., used to be owned by Pat Davis. The building was home to several businesses, including Davis' real estate firm. A tea room, gift shop, travel agency and stores selling cosmetics and plants were among the businesses located there. The building is now home to Marcus....

  • Once upon a time

    Updated Mar 27, 2024

    Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. Lilyan's, a women's clothing store, was located at 104 S. Washington, which is now home to My Eye Dr. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to [email protected]....

  • Once upon a time

    Updated Mar 20, 2024

    Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. The Squire Shop was located at 120 S. Washington St. Today the Steinway Piano Gallery is in business at that location. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to [email protected]....

  • Once upon a time

    Updated Mar 13, 2024

    Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. Hearthstone Realtors was located at 116 S. Washington St. Today School of Rock occupies the entire building. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to [email protected]....

  • Once upon a time

    Updated Mar 6, 2024

    Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. Baird and Warner and Odegaard's Laundry and Cleaners were located at 108 and 110 S. Washington St. Today Better Homes and Gardens County Line and the Home Design Center occupy the storefronts. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to jslonoff@t...

  • Once upon a time

    Updated Feb 28, 2024

    Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. At the time the Hinsdale Barber Shop was located at 8 W. Hinsdale Ave. A few years ago it moved a little farther west to 20 W. Hinsdale Ave. Today County Line Audio Video occupies 8 W. Hinsdale Ave. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to jslo...

  • Once upon a time

    Updated Feb 21, 2024

    Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, a Hinsdale Central graduate, moved to Hinsdale in 1971 and spent many years here in his youth. Having spent more than 40 years with the village, there isn't a lot about Hinsdale he doesn't know or hasn't photographed. This photo from 1979 was taken of the Sports Shop Boutique at 12 E. First St. Currently Glimpse Vision has an eye care center in the location. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is...

  • Once upon a time

    Updated Feb 14, 2024

    Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, a Hinsdale Central graduate, moved to Hinsdale in 1971 and spent many years here in his youth. Having spent more than 40 years with the village, there isn't a lot about Hinsdale he doesn't know or hasn't photographed. This photo from 1979 was taken of 6 E. Hinsdale Avenue in what appears to be a men's clothing store called The Front Page and Vann's Drugs was next door. It now is part of...

  • Once upon a time

    Updated Feb 7, 2024

    Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, a Hinsdale Central graduate, moved to Hinsdale in 1971 and spent many years here in his youth. Having spent more than 40 years with the village, there isn't a lot about Hinsdale he doesn't know or hasn't photographed. This photo from 1979 was taken of 6 W. Hinsdale Ave., where Jewell Mangan and Lee Benkendorf Antique Clocks were located. Indifference Salon now takes up the space where the clock...

  • Once upon a time

    Updated Jan 31, 2024

    Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, a Hinsdale Central graduate, moved to Hinsdale in 1971 and spent many years here in his youth. Having spent more than 40 years with the village, there isn't a lot about Hinsdale he doesn't know or hasn't photographed. This photo from 1979 was taken at 20 W. Hinsdale Ave., where Brown Insurance and Velvet Touch were located. The upstairs was an apartment. The building is now home to Hinsdale...

  • Once upon a time

    Updated Jan 24, 2024

    Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, a Hinsdale Central graduate, moved to Hinsdale in 1971 and spent many years here in his youth. Having spent more than 40 years with the village, there isn't a lot about Hinsdale he doesn't know or hasn't photographed. This photo from 1979 is of Hinsdale Shoe Service, which was located at 18 W. Hinsdale Ave. The building is now home to Adore Nail Salon. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at...

  • Once upon a time

    Updated Jan 17, 2024

    Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, a Hinsdale Central graduate, moved to Hinsdale in 1971 and spent many years here in his youth. Having spent more than 40 years with the village, there isn't a lot about Hinsdale he doesn't know or hasn't photographed. This photo from 1979 is of Rich Port Realtors which was located at 28 W. Hinsdale Ave. The building is now home to Trumeau Design & Decor. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at...

  • Once upon a time

    Updated Jan 10, 2024

    Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, a Hinsdale Central graduate, moved to Hinsdale in 1971 and spent many years here in his youth. Having spent more than 40 years with the village, there isn't a lot about Hinsdale he doesn't know or hasn't photographed. This photo from 1979 is of Griffin's in the Village, which was located at 18 E. First St. It is the current home of Nabuki. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years...

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