Images: Historic photos from 60 years in Rolling Meadows
Take a walk down memory lane and see some photographs highlighting the early years of Rolling Meadows.
"Taking the first official shovel of dirt for the expansion of the Rolling Meadows shopping center are from left, Rolling Meadows City Manager James Watson, Alan Garber of Crawford Department Store and John Baird of Baird and Warner. Oct. 29, 1969.
Daily Herald file photo.
Miss 15th Anniversary Jan Pendleton, Rolling Meadows Memorial Day parade, 1970.
Daily Herald file photo.
"A rescue vehicle for the Rolling Meadows Fire Department was purchased last fall for a token $600 payment. The 1948 Ford Truck, part of the Chicago Fire Insurance Patrol, contained a two-way radio, siren, bell and tools which were added inhalators, portable generator, floodlights, smoke ejector and ladders. The truck was purchased with fire carnival funds through the efforts of Mayor John J. Woods." Nov. 26, 1959.
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Rolling Meadows shopping area, circa mid-1960s.
Daily Herald file photo.
"One of the hottest locales for the 25 million square feet of suburban office space continues to be the Woodfield area. A recent addition to the marketplace, Continental Towers, in Rolling Meadows, will have three 12-story buildings when completed and boast one million square feet of office space. Tower II rents range from $9.20 to $13.40 a square foot." August 12, 1980.
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"A bird's-eye view of the Crossroads of Commerce office complex in Rolling Meadows shows its proximity to Ill. Rte. 53. The second 10-story tower is scheduled for occupancy in November (1979.) Developer Roy Gottlieb is seeking tenants for the new building and hopes to attract them with promises of tennis courts, a jogging path, membership to the Holiday Inn Holidome and quality construction. A third building is planned east of the first, gold-colored tower."August 31, 1979.
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Historical aerial view of Rolling Meadows.
Daily Herald file photo.
Officials of the Rolling Meadows Police Department pose before the city's two new police cars in a group picture of the staff. With Police Chief Cy Campbell, far left, are uniformed policemen John Macior, George Gallanis, Jim Ruggio, Roger Kirchway, Frank Ortiz and Steve Bialo. Kneeling before the policemen are Ken Erickson and Bob Hourigan, members of the board of fire and police commissioners and Bert Trager and Ralph Evans, Rolling Meadows police special juvenile officers. Missing from the group are special policemen Charles Kramer, "Ro" Waymel and Charles Miller, as well as fire and police Commissioner Charles Brynelson.
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Septemberfest, Rolling Meadows, September, 1965.
Daily Herald file photo.
Photo illustrating the expansion of the Rolling Meadows Police Department, 1957. "The force now boasts two police cars as well as five full-time policemen and three part-time offices. In addition two school crossing guards work with the police department. A total of 67, 870 miles were patrolled by the force during 1956, with 8,438 radio calls received. Even higher figures are anticipated in 1957 due to the constant growth of the city." Pictured are (front row) Officer Roger Kirchway, Off. Steve Bialo, and Off. George Gallanis; (second row) Chief Cy Campbell, Off. R. Waymel, Off. William Reilly, and Sgt. Albert Johnson. Not pictured is Off. Charles Kramer.
Daily Herald file photo.
Shown before their 1958 American-LaFrance pumpers, Rolling Meadows firemen posed for their first "official" portrait. flanking their men are department officials attired in white shirts and hats: Vic Schrock, Clarence Dahm, fire Chief Tom Fagarty, Bert Trager Richard Zmich and Ed Kotlarz. the men served for 1½ years before even receiving gasoline money for answering calls, contributing their time and efforts to the completion of the city fire building, and raising funds through their annual fire carnival, maintenance of equipment and training sessions. Fire prevention and safety are actively promoted by the department and have been recognized by national awards. May 19, 1960.
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Through this door passes two of the three first full-time Rolling Meadows firemen. Thursday was the first day of the 45-hour a week job for Chief Tom Fogarty, right, and Bill Kugelberg. June 4, 1967.
Daily Herald file photo.
Young girl viewing the Rolling Meadows Memorial Day parade, 1970.
Daily Herald file photo.
Septemberfest, Rolling Meadows, September, 1965.
Daily Herald file photo.
Bicyclist rides through the snowy landscape. Rolling Meadows, Winter, 1970.
Daily Herald file photo.
A front loader with a plow blade clears snow, Rolling Meadows, Winter, 1970.
Daily Herald file photo.
Rolling Meadows firefighters carry hoses at the scene of a fire. Oct. 26, 1971.
Daily Herald file photo.
Clearing snow with a tractor and snowblower attachment, Rolling Meadows, winter, 1970.
Daily Herald file photo.
"Glowing brightly at night, the Rolling Meadows fire station stands out as a landmark for the city. The open doors are symbolic of the welcome firemen will extend to visitors Sunday afternoon and evening, when they will conduct tours of the newly enlarged building and display vehicles which help guard the city's residents. The facilities now offer adequate bays for the trucks, a repair area and radio room, plus quarters for the firemen and a hall which will be available for civil use." Dec. 3, 1964.
Daily Herald file photo.
Jaycees Christmas tree sale, Rolling Meadows, 1970
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Jaycees Christmas tree sale, Rolling Meadows, 1970
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Decorating for Rolling Meadows 10th anniversary, 1965.
Daily Herald file photo.
Children play on monkey bars, Rolling Meadows, 1970
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Costume parade, Rolling Meadows, July, 1966.
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Costume parade, Rolling Meadows, July, 1966.
Daily Herald file photo.
Costume parade, Rolling Meadows, July, 1966.
Daily Herald file photo.
Costume parade, Rolling Meadows, July, 1966.
Daily Herald file photo.
Costume parade, Rolling Meadows, July, 1966.
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Students and a nun at Sacred Heart of Mary High School pose with trophies, November, 1965.
Daily Herald file photo.
Boy Scout pumpkin sale, Rolling Meadows, October, 1965.
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Septemberfest, Rolling Meadows, September, 1965.
Daily Herald file photo.
Fire prevention week, Rolling Meadows, September, 1965.
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Carl Sandburg Jr. High band plays in the 1970 Rolling Meadows Memorial Day parade.
Daily Herald file photo.
1965 scene in Rolling Meadows.
Daily Herald file photo.
June, 1965 parade in Rolling Meadows.
Daily Herald file photo.
June, 1965 parade in Rolling Meadows.
Daily Herald file photo.
June, 1965 parade in Rolling Meadows.
Daily Herald file photo.
Rolling Meadows shopping center, 1965.
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Rolling Meadows industrial park, 1965.
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Play rehearsal at Carl Sandburg Junior High, 1965.
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Rolling Meadows, 1965.
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Play rehearsal at Carl Sandburg Junior High, 1965.
Daily Herald file photo.
Children scramble for their shoes during a game at the Rolling Meadows July 4, 1970 picnic.
Daily Herald file photo.
Cute Kid contest, Rolling Meadows, August 1970.
Daily Herald file photo.
Cute Kid contest, Rolling Meadows, August 1970.
Daily Herald file photo.
Swimming pool scene, Rolling Meadows, Summer, 1970.
Daily Herald file photo.
Swimming pool scene, Rolling Meadows, Summer, 1970.
Daily Herald file photo.
Children playing in the snow, Rolling Meadows, Winter, 1970.
Daily Herald file photo.
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