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Elmhurst was incorporated as a village in 1882, [1] with a population between 723 and 1,050, and legal boundaries of St. Charles Road to North Avenue, and one half mile west and one quarter mile east of York Street. Elmhurst Memorial Hospital was founded in 1926 as the first hospital in DuPage County.
Elmhurst is a suburb of Chicago in DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois. The population is 46,013 as of the 2008 US Census population estimate. Members of the Potawatomi Indian tribe, who settled along Salt Creek just south of where the city would develop, are the earliest known settlers of the Elmhurst area.
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- Elmhurst Art Museum. One of two superb attractions in Wilder Park, Elmhurst Art Museum is dedicated to contemporary art and opened at its current facility in 1997.
- Elmhurst City Centre. One of Elmhurst’s great assets is its prosperous central business district. Right by the train station, Elmhurst City Centre is on walkable, leafy streets with benches, vintage-style lamps and lots of sidewalk seating or restaurants and cafes.
- Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art. Walking distance from Elmhurst Station at beautiful Wilder Park is an excellent museum with multifaceted collections.
- Elmhurst History Museum. For the background on Elmhurst you can make for the stately Glos Mansion, which has been home to the Elmhurst History Museum since the 1970s.
- Mar L. Chicago, IL 327 contributions. Go! Always an interesting exhibit. Came for the Department Store and Charles Schultz a few years ago. In historic building with City of Elmhurst history exhibit always on the 2nd floor.
- Frank C. Fort Wayne 57 contributions. Impressive library. We had an hour to kill in Elmhurst and walked through their public library. This is a glimpse of what libraries should be.
- Osborne J. Maywood, IL47 contributions. Delightful regional museum. Hangings are very interesting and varied. Many established and up coming artists. Included Guild room very enjoyable,and changing often.
- Jim J. Elmhurst, IL 176 contributions. Wonderful park - something for everyone. Excellent fields for play - soccer fields have sod OR astroturf for wet days.
3 days ago · Stay up to date. Municipal Meetings. & Events Explore Elmhurst. Community Events. Aug 8. Public Safety Night Out. 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM. |. Berens Park - East Parking Lot.
Jan 26, 2024 · Elmhurst Art Museum is a Cultural Gem. Nestled in the heart of Elmhurst, Illinois, the Elmhurst Art Museum stands as a testament to the city's vibrant arts scene. This architectural marvel, designed by the legendary Mies van der Rohe, showcases a diverse collection of contemporary art and design. The museum's thought-provoking exhibits and ...
The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Article History. Elmhurst, city, DuPage county, northeastern Illinois, U.S. It is a suburb of Chicago, lying 16 miles (26 km) west of downtown. Potawatomi Indians were early inhabitants of the area. Settled in 1836, it was originally called Cottage Hill for the Hill Cottage, an inn built in 1843 midway ...
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