Lilacia Park's lilac collection began as the personal collection of a prominent early resident, Col. William Plum.

Bev Horne | Staff Photographer

Lilacs bloom each spring in Lombard's Lilacia Park, drawing visitors to the village's Lilac Time parade and celebration.

BEV HORNE | Staff Photographer

The Dairy Queen sign at 205 S. Main St. in Lombard — not the building itself — is listed as a local landmark.

Scott Sanders | Staff Photographer

The building at 101 W. St. Charles Road, which used to be The Lombard Hotel, now is recognized with a honorary plaque from the Lombard Historical Society.

Scott Sanders | Staff Photographer

The former Lombard Hotel is one of about 35 sites in the village recognized with an honorary plaque from the Lombard Historical Society.

Scott Sanders | Staff Photographer

The Sheldon Peck Homestead at 355 E. Parskside Ave. in Lombard has been designated a local landmark since 2008.

Scott Sanders | Staff Photographer

Ken Bohl stands in the bell tower of downtown Lombard's Maple Street Chapel, which is in need of a new roof.

Courtesy of Ken Bohl

The Maple Street Chapel has served many community functions since 1870 when it was built at the corner of Main and Maple streets in downtown Lombard.

Courtesy of Ken Bohl