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all-day A Century of Education: Crystal... @ Colonel Palmer House
A Century of Education: Crystal... @ Colonel Palmer House
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A Century of Education: Crystal Lake Community High School @ Colonel Palmer House
What we know today as Crystal Lake Central High School is 100 years old!  This exhibit covers the history of the building, student life, sports, arts, and much more.  The Senior Class of 1924 is … Continued
all-day Our Miss Knox Exhibit @ Colonel Palmer House
Our Miss Knox Exhibit @ Colonel Palmer House
– all-day
Our Miss Knox Exhibit @ Colonel Palmer House
Florence Knox was an elementary school teacher in Crystal Lake for more than fifty years.  Beginning her career in rural one-room schoolhouses, then transitioning to School District 47, Miss Knox taught fourth grade to hundreds … Continued

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Made in Crystal Lake Exhibit

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When:
March 9, 2019@10:00 am – April 26, 2019@5:00 pm
2019-03-09T10:00:00-06:00
2019-04-26T17:00:00-05:00
Where:
Colonel Palmer House
660 E. Terra Cotta Ave.
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Ashley Palazzo
815-477-5873
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Exhibit Hours:

Thursdays and Fridays 11 AM – 5 PM

Saturdays  10 AM – 4 PM

Note:  This exhibit will be closed from April 4 – 11 due to another scheduled event at the Colonel Palmer House.

Explore items past and present that are rooted in Crystal Lake.  From the beginning, our city has been a leader in providing food, technology, building products and other manufactured wares that have shaped society.  Enjoy artifacts, photos, and information on:  Ice Harvesting, CL Pickling Works, Bowman Dairy, Slatter Wallpaper Mill, Duntile Factory, American Terra Cotta & Ceramic Co.,  Schramm Nursery, Ero Manufacturing Co., Knaack Products, Oak Industries, National Grain Yeast Co., and Dodge Trophy Co.

 

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