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Images: Suburban science fair Retro Gallery

Are you a science nerd? How about a history nerd? Then do we have the Retro Gallery for you.

This week's Retro Gallery features Daily Herald archive images dating to 1966 from school science fairs in Arlington Heights, Elk Grove and Palatine.

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.

MacArthur Jr. High Science Fair in 1966. Daily Herald File Photo
MacArthur Jr. High Science Fair in 1966. Daily Herald File Photo
MacArthur Jr. High Science Fair in 1966. Daily Herald File Photo
The solar system diorama has been a staple for as long as there have been science fairs. This one is from Clearmont School in Elk Grove in 1966. Daily Herald File Photo
An a-maze-ing exhibit from the St. James science tour in Arlington Heights in 1966. Daily Herald File Photo
A nattily attired young gent checks out a gem tumbler at a science fair in Palatine in 1966. Daily Herald File Photo
Checking out the action at the St. James science tour in Arlington Heights in 1966. Daily Herald File Photo
St. James science tour in Arlington Heights in 1966. Daily Herald File Photo
Ridge School in Arlington Heights in 1966. Daily Herald File Photo
St. James science tour in Arlington Heights in 1966. Daily Herald File Photo
Ridge School in Arlington Heights in 1966. Daily Herald File Photo
Before wireless at Ridge School in Arlington Heights in 1966. Daily Herald File Photo
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