Images: #TBT Gallery visits historical Wheaton
In this week's #TBT Gallery, we take a look back at historical Wheaton from the late 1800s to the early 1900s.
Wheaton became an important center for government, education, the railroad and business.
Wheaton was incorporated as a village in 1859 with the help of brothers Jesse Wheaton and Warren Wheaton. Warren Wheaton was the first president of the village.
In 1867, the Wheaton brothers campaigned to have the DuPage County government seat moved from Naperville to Wheaton.
Many landmarks can still be seen around town today, such as the old courthouse, Wheaton College and businesses in the downtown.
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Wheaton parade from O. Kohli Studio. Date Unknown.
courtesy of DuPage County Historical Museum
Red Cross Parade in Wheaton. Date unknown.
courtesy of DuPage County Historical Museum
Kempp Furniture in Wheaton. Date Unknown.
courtesy of DuPage County Historical Museum
Fuller Block in Wheaton, circa 1914.
courtesy of DuPage County Historical Museum
Holstein Garage, built in 1926 in Wheaton.
courtesy of DuPage County Historical Museum
Lederman's Filling Station in Wheaton. Date unknown.
courtesy of DuPage County Historical Museum
A.D. Kelley Plumbing in Wheaton, circa 1915-1925.
courtesy of DuPage County Historical Museum
Interior of Hartman Grocery. Date unknown.
courtesy of DuPage County Historical Museum
Postcard of Hiatt's Drug Store in Wheaton, circa 1907-1915.
courtesy of DuPage County Historical Museum
Postcard of Wheaton Businesses on Front Street, circa 1907-1910.
courtesy of DuPage County Historical Museum
Postcard of Hiatt's Drug Store, circa 1907-1915
courtesy of DuPage County Historical Museum
DuPage County Courthouse, circa 1924-1929.
courtesy of DuPage County Historical Museum
Wheaton School Room, circa 1892.
courtesy of DuPage County Historical Museum
Wheaton Station CA&E, 1939. Image taken 6-16-39 by former CA&E motorman; and sold exclusively by John T. Winchester.
courtesy of DuPage County Historical Museum
The Wheaton College Basketball Team. Date unknown.
courtesy of DuPage County Historical Museum
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