Images: Naperville through the years Retro Gallery
In this week's Retro Gallery, we look back at the city of Naperville featuring images from the early 1900s through the 1950s. North Western College athletics established a firm foothold in Naperville in the early 1900s, competing in basketball, track and baseball. The school -- not to be confused with Northwestern University in Evanston -- would later change its name to North Central College.
Parades have always been popular in Naperville, especially the early Booster Day parades of 1917, which were associated with North Western College.
A fierce windstorm on March 24, 1915, destroyed a portion of the Naperville Lounge Companies, which became the Kroehler Manufacturing Company.
And in the fall of 1922, St. Peter and Paul Church broke ground.
So take a walk down memory lane with us. Reminisce about that special time, place or person in your life from back in the day. Share your memories. Share your photos with #RetroGallery. Tell us what you'd like to see in future galleries.
Look for a new Retro Gallery every Thursday at www.dailyherald.com/oldpics.
• Special thanks to the Naperville Heritage Society, Steve Hyett Collection at Naper Settlement Library/Archives for providing the historic images for this gallery.
Floats are decorated for the Booster Day Parade in the early 1900s.
Courtesy of the Naperville Heritage Society, Steve Hyett Collection at Naper Settlement Library/Archives
The Booster Day Parade in 1917 was associated with North Western College, which later changed its name to North Central College.
Courtesy of the Naperville Heritage Society, Steve Hyett Collection at Naper Settlement Library/Archives
A 1912 scenic view of a pathway along the DuPage River.
Courtesy of the Naperville Heritage Society, Steve Hyett Collection at Naper Settlement Library/Archives
The Pre-Emption House in 1909 was located at Chicago And Main Streets.
Courtesy of the Naperville Heritage Society, Steve Hyett Collection at Naper Settlement Library/Archives
A view of Butterfield Lake near Naperville, as shot in 1906, is currently Herrick Lake.
Courtesy of the Naperville Heritage Society, Steve Hyett Collection at Naper Settlement Library/Archives
Neighborhood Naperville ladies gather for a 1908 photo.
Courtesy of the Naperville Heritage Society, Steve Hyett Collection at Naper Settlement Library/Archives
A novelty postcard from 1913 was popular in Naperville and other towns.
Courtesy of the Naperville Heritage Society, Steve Hyett Collection at Naper Settlement Library/Archives
People relax in 1909 at Central Park.
Courtesy of the Naperville Heritage Society, Steve Hyett Collection at Naper Settlement Library/Archives
The Edward Sanatorium Medical Building would later serve as the foundation for Edward Hospital.
Courtesy of the Naperville Heritage Society, Steve Hyett Collection at Naper Settlement Library/Archives
Train riders wait at the C.B. & Q. R.R. Depot in Naperville, 1915.
Courtesy of the Naperville Heritage Society, Steve Hyett Collection at Naper Settlement Library/Archives
The Carnegie Library as seen in 1913 on the North Western Campus.
Courtesy of the Naperville Heritage Society, Steve Hyett Collection at Naper Settlement Library/Archives
The first Naperville High School was constructed in 1918 on Washington Street.
Courtesy of the Naperville Heritage Society, Steve Hyett Collection at Naper Settlement Library/Archives
Downtown Naperville in 1932 at the intersection of Washington and Jefferson Streets.
Courtesy of the Naperville Heritage Society, Steve Hyett Collection at Naper Settlement Library/Archives
The Reuss State Bank in 1908 anchors the corner of Washington and Jefferson Streets.
Courtesy of the Naperville Heritage Society, Steve Hyett Collection at Naper Settlement Library/Archives
What was referred to as the Old Main in 1907 is now Smith Hall on the North Central Campus.
Courtesy of the Naperville Heritage Society, Steve Hyett Collection at Naper Settlement Library/Archives
A fierce windstorm on March 24, 1915 toppled part of the Naperville Lounge Company, which later became the Kroehler Manufacturing Company.
Courtesy of the Naperville Heritage Society, Steve Hyett Collection at Naper Settlement Library/Archives
Basketball was a powerhouse in the teen years of the 1900s at North Western College in Naperville.
Courtesy of the Naperville Heritage Society, Steve Hyett Collection at Naper Settlement Library/Archives
North Western College track practice in the early 1900s.
Courtesy of the Naperville Heritage Society, Steve Hyett Collection at Naper Settlement Library/Archives
North Western College basketball players are 1913-14 Illinois state champions.
Courtesy of the Naperville Heritage Society, Steve Hyett Collection at Naper Settlement Library/Archives
North Western College baseball players pose for a 1913 photo.
Courtesy of the Naperville Heritage Society, Steve Hyett Collection at Naper Settlement Library/Archives
A North Central College Men's Choral group poses for a 1939 photo.
Courtesy of the Naperville Heritage Society, Steve Hyett Collection at Naper Settlement Library/Archives
Ground breaking in the fall of 1922 laid the foundation for the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.
Courtesy of the Naperville Heritage Society, Steve Hyett Collection at Naper Settlement Library/Archives
Centennial Beach in 1952 continues to be a popular destination to cool off and escape the summer heat.
Courtesy of the Naperville Heritage Society, Steve Hyett Collection at Naper Settlement Library/Archives
Willoway Manor, a well known landmark of gracious dining in the early 1900s.
Courtesy of the Naperville Heritage Society, Steve Hyett Collection at Naper Settlement Library/Archives
The Stardust Motel on Ogden Avenue in the 1970s continues to serve customers today.
Courtesy of the Naperville Heritage Society, Steve Hyett Collection at Naper Settlement Library/Archives
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