Arlington Heights photos: 125 years and counting

As Arlington Heights continues to celebrate its quasquicentennial, 125 years of incorporation, residents continue to unearth family photos of an earlier time in the village's history.

All during the quasquicentennial year, the historical society is on a quest to find old photos of Arlington Heights that haven't been made public — ones from private collections, whether they be in photo albums or in shoeboxes under the bed.

Once you have sent your photos electronically to the historical society, they will become part of the museum's permanent collection. The Daily Herald is publishing select photos throughout the anniversary year.

Enjoy this batch of “found” photos and see if it jogs your memory, too.

Submitted photos and stories can be anything in Arlington Heights — personal, growing up remembrances or documented public buildings and events. Photos may be submitted as single units or creatively staged as a “then and now” visual comparison.

Submit photos as follows:

Ÿ Send via email to AHHMuseum@gmail.com, attached in jpeg format, 200 dpi maximum.

Ÿ If possible, give credit to the photographer or the collection.

Ÿ Include a narrative, history or short memory that goes with the photo.

Ÿ Include your name, address, and phone number.

All photographs submitted will become part of the Arlington Heights Historical Society's collection and may be used, but not limited to, future displays, exhibits, publications and publicity.

Today's photos are courtesy of the Don Vogel Sr. family. Vogel Sr. was born in Arlington Heights on March 9, 1929, and lives here still, with his wife of 62 years, Gloria Rosenow Vogel.