Glenview Community Resource Guide 2018
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GOVERNMENT<br />
Our History<br />
Present-day <strong>Glenview</strong> was first inhabited by Native Americans of<br />
the Potawatomi tribe. When their lands were ceded to the federal<br />
government in 1833, European immigrants moved into the<br />
area and established homesteads. By 1850 Northfield Township<br />
had been established, and today’s <strong>Glenview</strong> was then known<br />
as South Northfield.<br />
When the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad built<br />
the first set of tracks in 1872, this new form of transportation<br />
provided major changes—over time, the previously agriculturebased<br />
economy gave way to one more commerce-based.<br />
Following Glen View’s (vintage spelling) incorporation in 1899,<br />
the village underwent a time of modernization, as electricity,<br />
telephone, water & sewer service and paved roads became<br />
commonplace. <strong>Glenview</strong>’s iconic Bear Fountain was given<br />
by philanthropist Edwin Jackman one hundred years ago<br />
(1917). That same year, 70 young men from the area—(nearly<br />
10 of Glen View’s population at the time)—served their<br />
county in World War I.<br />
Although growth of the Village was gradual during the first<br />
half of the last century, the population increased by leaps<br />
and bounds following World War II. <strong>Glenview</strong>’s borders<br />
expanded accordingly.<br />
<strong>Glenview</strong> History Center’s Farmhouse Museum was the<br />
home of the Hutchings family, who were among the earliest<br />
homesteaders in the region. Built in 1864, it was a residence for<br />
until circa 1965, when it became headquarters to the newlyfounded<br />
<strong>Glenview</strong> Area Historical Society. The Hibbard Library<br />
(named in honor of founding GAHS members Dick & Jane<br />
Hibbard) houses a collection of photos, documents and printed<br />
materials related to <strong>Glenview</strong> and its people. Tours of<br />
both facilities are available upon request.<br />
<strong>Glenview</strong> History Center<br />
Farmhouse Museum & Hibbard Library<br />
1121 Waukegan Road<br />
(847) 724-2235<br />
glenviewhistory.org<br />
Museum: open May through November on<br />
Sunday 1-4pm (closed holidays)<br />
Hibbard Library: open year<br />
round on Tuesday 1-4pm<br />
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