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Hinsdale Halloweens: From Tricks to Treats Over the Decades
Explore Hinsdale’s Halloween history, from rowdy pranks to safer celebrations, and how strict curfews ended the town's notorious "Horrid Hal
Katharine Korte Andrew
Oct 30, 2024
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Heinrich August Adolph Weidig (1867-1931): Composer, Violinist, and Teacher
Heinrich August Adolph Weidig, known as Adolf Weidig, was a well-known and successful composer and musician.
Katharine Korte Andrew
Sep 19, 2024
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The Prosperous and “(Un)Fortunate” Life of Enos Barton: Founder of Western Electric and Sedgeley Farm
Enos Melancthon Barton (1842-1916) was an engineer and industrialist whose life story is a testament to the transformative power of innovati
Katharine Korte Andrew
Jul 10, 2024
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From the Archives: The History of Hinsdale’s Trees
Before Hinsdale came to be, most of the original territory was treeless. The only trees were a belt of oaks across the county line...
Janet Miller
May 23, 2024
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