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Pictures from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. Four Seas Chop Suey was located at 43 S. Washington St., which is now home to Jade Dragon. 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]....
From the archives - Dr. John Hench of Hinsdale captured this image while canoing on Salt Creek near Fullersburg, circa 1903-1910. Boating and fishing on Salt Creek have long been cherished pastimes for generations of Hinsdaleans. This photograph, preserved from a delicate glass-plate negative in the Hinsdale Historical Society's archive, represents not only a glimpse into leisure activities of the era but also the remarkable feat of early outdoor photography - requiring bulky...
School days - Dick Burridge of Florida sends us this class picture from his days at Oak School. Dick is the cousin of Dick Burridge, who was a longtime Hinsdale resident. 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]....
From the archives - This group of youngsters from Hinsdale are dressed in their homemade Halloween costumes in a photo taken in 1929. Halloween used to be a night of mischief and a bit of mayhem in Hinsdale - but tradition remains to dress up in costumes, albeit ones that are usually less spooky than those pictured here. This image comes from many of the glass slide negatives the Hinsdale Historical Society has in its collections....
From the archives - Two Hinsdale boys proudly display their catch of the day along the banks of Salt Creek, with fishing poles in hand and two large fish. This photograph was taken by Dr. John Hench around 1905. This image comes from many of the glass slide negatives the Hinsdale Historical Society has in its collections....
From the archives - This photo of the Hinsdale Township High School boys track team from 1929 captures a moment in history outside the old high school, now the site of Hinsdale Middle School. Pictured are (top row from left) are Joe Lynch, John Bayliss, Les Borsom, Bill Foote, Heine Lehman, Dick McMakin, Donnie Armstrong, (bottom row from left) Chuck Pettit, Ed Amacker, A. Dreusicke, Jack Hartman, Bruce Brown and Ed Duorak. (Hinsdale Historical Society phot...
From the archives - In the 1930s, the Hinsdale Public Works Department didn't have the modern lifts and machinery it does today for maintaining tall structures and trees. Pictured here in 1938, a public works employee is seen performing maintenance on the newly installed flagpole at Burns Field. This image is from the 1938-39 Public Works Department Annual Report, which humorously captioned it, "This is the way we are most of the time - 'up in the air.'" (photo courtesy of...
From the archives - Pets have always been part of the family in this town. Pictured here in 1912 is Mildred Lamb, daughter of one of Hinsdale's early photographers, holding the family cat outside her home in Hinsdale. This image comes from many of the glass slide negatives the Hinsdale Historical Society has in its collections. (photo courtesy of the Hinsdale Historical Society)...
From the archives - Residents of Hinsdale have always enjoyed watching and playing in a good sports contest. Pictured here in 1905 are a group of Hinsdaleans, including members of the Schmidt and Clark families, before a cricket match. They played cricket at the Clarks' property, which was located on Spring Road near Madison Street. (photo courtesy of the Hinsdale Historical Society)...
From the archives - Walter, Elmer and Fred Schmidt were captured on the Schmidt family's property at 606 N. Lincoln St. in Hinsdale circa 1907. Notice the wooden sidewalk behind the boys - early Hinsdale sidewalks were made of wooden beams, which caused inconvenience if items like coins, keys, rings, pocket watches, or other small items rolled underneath. Residents would have to remove and then reattach the beams to retrieve their belongings. (Courtesy of the Hinsdale...
From the archives - Among the many animals that called Hinsdale home in its early years was the Fulton family's goat. The Fulton children would often hook up a cart to their goat and go on adventures across Hinsdale. Here, Henry and Dorothy Fulton are riding in their goat cart with Alan Schmidt standing behind them. This photograph was taken in 1908 on the Schmidt family's property at 606 N. Lincoln St. (Hinsdale Historical Society photo)...
Pictures from the past - The Shoe Tree was located at 33 E. First St. before Hinsdale Furriers took over the space in 1962. After that it moved to the corner of Hinsdale Avenue and Garfield. That location, 42 E. Hinsdale Ave., had been home to a Ford dealership. After The Shoe Tree left, the building was torn down to make room for Corner Bakery and Yves Delorme along with second-floor office space. It is now home to Hinsdale Prime. Melissa Waters submitted the photo. Do you...
Pictures from the past - Hinsdale Furriers first opened in the Hinsdale Theatre building in 1952. After moving next door to 33 E. First St. in 1962, the furrier operated until 2021, when owner Susie Duboe Bryant retired. Currently the space is home to Frederick Lynn Haberdasshere, a custom clothier shop. Melissa Waters, a former Hinsdale Furriers employee who now manages Frederick Lynn, submitted the photo. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love...
Pictures from the past - The building at 101 S. Washington St., which is now occupied by Marcus, started out as the Hinsdale State Bank. Designed by Hinsdale architect William Barfield, it was built in 1927. In the 1960s the building was purchased by Pat Davis, the mother of Sally Parsons, who provided this photo. Her mom turned the building into "The Left Bank" which housed a restaurant and a several small shops over the years. Davis also founded Pat Davis Realtors, which...
Pictures from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. Hinsdale Interiors was located in the space now occupied by Sweet William at 15 W. First St. 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]....
Pictures from the past — Whether you knew it as Jimmy’s or Millar’s, once upon a time there was a neighborhood “corner grocer” at 314 W. Hinsdale Ave. between Vine and Clay streets. Throughout the years it served as the first home of Belloumini’s, then a butcher shop and finally a grocery store. This photo was taken by Bobb Nagel, Hinsdale Central class of 1970, who snapped the picture in 1977. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We’d love to share...
Pictures from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. Soukup's True Value Hardware at 35 E. First St. was a staple to Hinsdale for decades. Today Fuller House is on First Street and Fuller's Home and Hardware operates out of the back of the building with access off of Garfield Avenue. 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...
Pictures from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor Jim Piontkowski took this photo in 1979. King Keyser Ski & Bicycle, 41 S. Washington St., is one of the few stores in the central business district that hasn't changed in the 45 years since this picture was taken. 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]....
Pictures from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. Miss Lee Florists may have changed it's name to Phillip's Flowers and Gifts, but it is still located at 47 S. Washington St. and still is owned by the Phillips family, as it has been for more than 100 years. 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...
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]....
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]....
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]....
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]....
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]....
