Pictured here at the 15th anniversary celebration of the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation held Thursday, April 20 at Wilder Mansion are (front row, from left): former Elmhurst Heritage Foundation Board member Tom Klein, City treasurer Dan Curran, City manager Jim Grabowski, Elmhurst History Museum executive director Dave Oberg, DuPage County Board member and Elmhurst Heritage Foundation Board member Yeena Yoo, 2nd Ward Alderman-elect Karen Petroski-Sienko, 7th Ward Alderman Mike Brennan, former Elmhurst History Museum executive director Brian Bergheger. (back row from left): former Mayor Thomas D. Marcucci, Mayor Scott Levin, 7th Ward Alderman-elect Rex Irby. “The elected officials, city staff and individuals pictured have been dedicated to supporting the efforts of the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation in its mission to help the Elmhurst History Museum serve the community through expanded programs, exhibits and initiatives at the museum and the Churchville One-Room Schoolhouse,” Oberg said. The event included the first-ever unveiling of a fully-recovered and restored painting by George Peter Alexander (G.P.A.) Healy of Jennie “Jane” Byrd Bryan, the wife of Thomas Barbour Bryan.
Friday, April 19, 2024
