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Images: An Hour in Schaumburg

I knew right away that this assignment would be a big one, especially as my list of Schaumburg landmarks grew each time I ran an errand in town.

I started my grand plan at the south end of town at the Daily Herald Print Center. From there, I tracked along Irving Park Road, up Springinsguth Road, to Schaumburg Road and onto Woodfield Mall.

A big thanks to my patient husband who did the driving and missed a round at Walnut Greens. He pointed out a few more stops along the way.

Still, I know I missed a few spots and that's where you can get involved. Share with us those spots I overlooked or skipped due to time. On our social media sites, share your favorite Schaumburg photos by using #shareyoursuburb.

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In the meantime, please enjoy our snapshot of “An Hour in Schaumburg.”

Pam Baert/pbaert@dailyherald.comSchaumburg's Woodfield Mall, at 2.2 million square feet, is one of the largest shopping centers in the U.S. It opened in 1971, and is just about finished with a $13,9 million renovation. It attracts nearly 27 million visitors a year.
Pam Baert/pbaert@dailyherald.comFrom March through November, you can see Schaumburg's mated mute swans Louis and Serena and their family swim in the pond at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center. You can even view the birds via the "Swan Cam."
Pam Baert/pbaert@dailyherald.comTake a stroll along one of the many walking paths in Schaumburg. On the grounds of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center you can discover the International Sculpture Park.
Pam Baert/pbaert@dailyherald.comStroll through the fields of prairie plants, grasses that are as tall as a man, even visit a log cabin nestled next to a pond at Spring Valley Nature Center on Schaumburg Road. On the west side of the 135 acre is the Heritage Farm living history museum.
Pam Baert/pbaert@dailyherald.comVeterans Gateway Park and clock tower, at the corner of Roselle and Schaumburg roads, are a tribute to all those who served in the armed forces.
Pam Baert/pbaert@dailyherald.comThe outdoor garden and patio at Volkening Lake is often backdrop for homecoming, prom and wedding photos. A nearly mile long path circles the lake, where residents enjoy jogging, walking and picnicking. During the summer, you can rent a paddleboat from the Schaumburg Park District booth or fish along the shore.
Pam Baert/pbaert@dailyherald.comThey're "The Saxons!" as former Schaumburg High School announcer Karl Barons proclaimed during football games. The high school, built in 1970 and renovated in 2008, has enrollment of around 2,400 students.
Pam Baert/pbaert@dailyherald.comWhile Schaumburg's heritage has German roots, town legend says an New Englander Trumball Kent settled here in 1835. A small farming community around 1840 was known as Sarah's Grove, near today's Roselle and Schaumburg roads.
Pam Baert/pbaert@dailyherald.comAtcher Island is one of three outdoor pools operated by the Schaumburg Park District, in addition to its indoor Waterworks at the Community Recreation Center. Bock pool a traditional pool has a climbing wall and Meineke has a 50-meter lap pool and a separate diving well.
Pam Baert/pbaert@dailyherald.comOn Sundays and Saturdays during the fall and spring, many families spend their day at the Atcher soccer fields. Schaumburg Athletic Association recreational soccer plays there, as well as occasional adult teams. The concession stand is at the ready for team postgame treats.
Pam Baert/pbaert@dailyherald.comBoomers Stadium is the home of the Schaumburg Boomers baseball team. The team won two league champions in 2013 and 2014. The stadium, originally home to the Flyers, holds 7,365 fans and is built to the same dimensions as Wrigley Field.
Pam Baert/pbaert@dailyherald.comSchaumburg Regional Airport operates on the south side of town, along Irving Park Road. It is the home to around 90 planes. Originally called Roselle Field, the village of Schaumburg bought it in 1994. Among the events held at the airport are Aviation Days in August and Santa Claus Fly-in in December.
Pam Baer/pbaert@dailyherald.comThe Schaumburg Sports Center is next to the Schaumburg airport. The center boast 2 indoor soccer fields that convert into one softball and one baseball field, basketball and volleyball courts, batting cages as well as a gymnastics center. It was built in 2003.
Pam Baert/pbaert@dailyherald.comThe prairie-style Daily Herald Print Center constructed in 2002 holds two multistory presses capable of printing 65,000 papers an hour. The facility sits on 26 acres just south of the Elgin-O'Hare.
Pam Baert/pbaert@dailyherald.comA nearly mile long path circles Volkening Lake, where residents enjoy jogging, walking and picnicking. During the summer, you can rent a paddleboat from the Schaumburg Park District booth or fish. An outdoor workout area with exercise equipment was recently installed.
Pam Baert/pbaert@dailyherald.comThe Schaumburg Police and Fire Department Memorial Wall is a relief in a garden setting next to the fire department along Schaumburg Road.
Pam Baert/pbaert@dailyherald.comSt. Peter Lutheran Church is the oldest house of worship in Schaumburg. Built in 1847, it held worship services in German until 1970.
Pam Baert/pbaert@dailyherald.comSchaumburg is a bicycle-friendly town. It has 90 miles of bike path, 1,000 bike parking rack and locker spaces, and a bicycle club. During the spring, riders young and old participate in the Fahrrad Tour von Schaumburg.
Pam Baert/pbaert@dailyherald.comCampanelli Park is just one of the locations in Schaumburg that is named after Alfred Campanelli. In 1959, he began development of the first large subdivision known as Weathersfield. There are about 6,800 Campanelli homes in the village.
Pumpkins are everywhere at Autumn Harvest Festival at Volkening Heritage Farm in Schaumburg. Courtesy of Bill Kaufman
Step back into the 1880s at Volkening Heritage Farm at Spring Valley Nature Center and get a look at when Schaumburg was a rural German farm community. On a visit to the farm, you can help with seasonal farm chores, participate in family activities and games of the 1880s or visit the livestock and soak in the quiet. Authentically dressed interpreters welcome and guide visitors through the site. Heritage Farm also offers a variety of school programs as well as programs for the general public. Courtesy of Bill Kaufman
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