Ever wonder what goes into saving a historic building in Elmhurst? Here's the real story. 🏗️ I bought this 100-year-old building in December 2024 and spent months finding the right architect who understood preservation. After six months of planning, working with the city, and finding the perfect general contractor, we broke ground three months ago..and we're already deep into the framework process! Right now, we're making sure the layout matches every requirement while being financially smart a

Did you know one of Illinois' oldest colleges is right here in town?! Elmhurst University opened way back in 1871...but not how you might think! It actually started as Elmhurst Proseminary to train ministers for German schools and churches. And all classes were actually taught in German! Now, EU's name has changed quite a few times throughout the centuries. They first started as Elmhurst Proseminary, then changed to Elmhurst Academy and Junior College in 1919, then to Elmhurst College in 1924, a

Elmhurst History Museum America 250 Flag Raising and Lecture