Beloved Northbrook Resident Don Hintz Dies at 91

Recognized with a day named in his honor, the local woodworker and historian passed away on Feb. 17.

Beloved Northbrook Resident Don Hintz Dies at 91

Recognized with a day named in his honor, the local woodworker and historian passed away on Feb. 17.

  A piece of Northbrook history died when Don Hintz passed away on Feb. 17, the local woodworker and beloved resident was remembered on March 1 at the Village Presbyterian Church, where he was the longest-continuing member, Northbrook Star reported.  In 2010, the village declared Sept. 19 as “Don Hintz Day” to recognize Hint’s 35-plus years efforts at the historical society.  In addition to building his own house, Hintz recreated pieces of trim to match the Northbrook History Museum's Victorian-era woodwork, constructed the railings wrapping around the building, designed displays for exhibits and handmade numerous picture frames. He was also a pivotal force in fundraising to move and restore the 116-year-old building when the Northbrook …

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Northbrook Installs Pioneer Cemetery Marker

The new marker stands at the northwest corner of Dundee Rd. and Saunders Rd. by the Northbrook Historical Society and the village.

The following story was part of the Northbrook Village Hall weekly memo. Over the last several months, David Schoon and Paul Risinger from Village Hall, have worked with Judy Hughes, president of the Northbrook Historical Society, along with the developer of a nearby Chase Bank, to install a monument identifying the Aux Plaine Pioneer Cemetery located on the northwest corner of Dundee Rd. and Saunders Rd. The monument was finally installed last week and reads: In the late 1830s, American and European pioneers came to this area to settle on the fertileland nestled between the Des Plaines and Skokie rivers. Here, on this small plot of land, those pioneers laid to rest the men, women and children who were among the founders ofour community. …

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Shermerfest is Today!

The annual Northbrook Historical Society festival lasts today from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Village Green.

2012 Shermerfest Schedule

The 34th annual festival will be held Sunday, Sept. 16 from Noon to 4 p.m. in Northbrook's Village Green.

Music and magic, face painting and flowers, scarecrows and a silent auction. They’re all part of Shermerfest 2012, along with classic cars and trackless train rides. The Northbrook Historical Society invites the community to attend the 34th Annual Shermerfest on Sunday, Sept. 16 from noon to 4 p.m. at Village Green Park for an afternoon of family fun. The festival celebrates the history of Northbrook, which was originally called Shermerville when the Village was incorporated in 1901. "Shermerfest allows the community to come together to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon in the park celebrating our past and learning about who we are,” said Judy Hughes, Northbrook Historical Society President. “The event also allows the all-volunteer Historical …

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Shermer Stories Ends First Season

This Saturday, costumed docents will be walking along Shermer Road and talking to people about Northbrook's history.

On Saturday evening, from 7 to 9 p.m., the Northbrook Historical Society will host the last Shermer Stories of their first summer season. The society's president said the first run went great. "I think it’s been great," said Judy Hughes, president of the historical society. “We wanted to do something that was different." Originally planned as a surprise to entertain people in Downtown Northbrook, the casual event briefly attracts people as they walk around.  

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Shermerville Stories in the Village Green Saturday Night

Join docents from the Northbrook Historical Society as they depict life from the perspective of a former Shermerville resident. This casual, come anytime setting will guarantee a fun learning experience about the history of our wonderful village.

PHOTOS: A Tour of Northbrook's Historical Society

On the south end of The Village Green, Northbrook's Historical Society offers guests a glimpse of life in ye olde Shermerville.

The Northfield Inn was built around 1894 at the corner of Shermer and Waukegan roads in the Village of Shermerville, Illinois. A well-known stopover on the route between Milwaukee and Chicago, it was best known for delicious chicken dinners and lemon cream pies. The Inn was moved to its present location at 1776 Walters Ave. in 1975 and is now the home of the Northbrook History Museum and Inn Shop. The historical society's president, Judy Hughes, keeps village history alive with the help of local volunteers.  The Inn Shop is open every Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Visit the Northbrook Historical Society's website to learn more about Shermerville, the Bartleme family that ran the …

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Maple School Unveils Unearthed Historical Documents

Century-old records that former Maple students found in a closet two years ago are now on display at the District 30 middle school.

Old attendance records, a land deed and district minutes were among more than 30 documents Maple School students found in 2010. Last week, after various conservation measures, the documents were placed in a permanent display at the Maple School's library. Jeremy Kriska, Sonia Ehrlich and Emma Farrell found a box containing the historical documents while putting away equipment after a school musical.  "They didn't actually look old," said Kriska, 16, now a junior at Glenbrook North.  Russel Maki, president of the Graphic Conservation Company, which handled the documents after they were found, said his firm mostly did some surface cleaning and long-term preservation. "They were actually in a fairly stable environment, so they weren't …

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Fourth of July Celebration, NSO to Get Village Money this Year

More than $170,000 will go to seven community groups and village endeavors this year.

Northbrook’s dawn-to-dusk Fourth of July celebration and services for youngsters in town again will get money to help in this year’s efforts. As part of its consent agenda Tuesday night trustees unanimously voted to give $171,280 to local groups, continue funding the senior citizen cab program and the arts commission. Additional money will be used to help promote two important events in town. Funding requests were made to the board earlier this year, and each group had to provide a brief summary of what the money will be used for as well as an income statement and other pertinent documents, said Dan Kaup, assistant to the village manager. Local organizations will get the following allocations for efforts going on through April 30, the end …

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