Historical society to offer evening stroll on Aurora streets of 1900

Posted September 10, 2017 11:00 pm

Submitted by Aurora Historical Society

The fall fundraiser for the Aurora Historical Society will conjure up a leisurely walk on the streets of downtown Aurora a century ago.

During "Aurora By Lamplight," guests can window shop and bar hop along the lamp-lighted streets of the museum which feature recreations of actual Aurora businesses during the era 1900-1910.

It will be held from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, at the Early Streets Museum at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road in Aurora.

Hors d'oeuvres will be catered by a historic Aurora business, Reuland Food Service, and there will be dancing to the eight-piece John and Lori Klatt Dance Band.

Prominent Aurora citizens of the era will be closing up their businesses and stopping to visit with guests. They will include artist and photographer Casimir Arcouet and his precocious daughter, Leah; Dr. Bernard Cigrand, a dentist, founder of Flag Day and a notable Luxembourger; and band leader D.W. Godard.

The cost is $55 per person or $50 for members. There will be a cash bar.

Reservations are required online at www.aurorahistory.net or by calling (630) 906-0650 and leaving a message.

Check out a photography studio from the 1900-1920 era at the Early Streets Museum at Blackberry Farm in Aurora. Courtesy of Aurora Historical Society

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