House at 154 Schiller Street

Name/Title

House at 154 Schiller Street

Entry/Object ID

M2014.1.484

Description

The second schoolhouse in Elmhurst, circa 1857 - 1888, was located on Church Street between York Street and Cottage Hill Avenue. Later the building was moved to 154 Schiller Street and served as a private home. This image was taken at the Schiller Street location.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Black and White Print

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Earl Strand (American)

Role

Photographer

Date made

Nov 1940

Time Period

1940s

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Notes

Caption taped to the back: SECOND ELMHURST SCHOOL - 2-ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE ON Church. (This photo taken in 1940 after building was moved to Schiller) Written on back: #20 Brandt Fiebrant / 154 Schiller / Elmhurst - Schools / November 1940 / was the first 2-room school house in Elmhurst-1857 / Originally on Church Street (St. Peter's property) / by E.L. Strand / see file for info. Stamped on back: Elmhurst Public Library, Elmhurst, IL