Palette of Our Past: Artists in Winnetka
Visit our exhibit featuring Winnetka artists soon! It’s due to close in the fall……
Palette of Our Past: Artists in Winnetka features works by several Winnetka artists including Adam Emory Albright, Ivan Albright, Anita Willets Burnham, Carol-Lou Burnham, Charles Haag, Nancy Hahn, Herman Menzel, Herman Peterson, Fairfield Porter. Peruse their artwork and learn what motivated them as artists. Find out how each one has a connection to Winnetka.
http://www.winnetkahistory.org/index.php?id=253 · Jul 27, 13:14
Winnetka’s Artistic Past
Gazette Article by: Nan Greenough
Appeared in the Gazette: Fall 2009
The Historical Society’s new exhibit, Palette of Our Past: Artists in Winnetka, features artists who put Winnetka on the map in the fine arts world. Educated at some of the most highly-regarded art schools, exhibiting their work throughout the country and even the world, these artists were respected along with some of the major names of the 1910s, 20s and 30s…
http://www.winnetkahistory.org/index.php?id=256 · Nov 30, 11:55
Goodbye to Something Old, Hello to Something New
Gazette Article by: Ellie Carlson, Curator of Costumes
Appeared in the Gazette: Spring/Summer 2009
On March 11 Curator Katie Macica and I removed a 1908 dress from the “I Do, I Do” exhibit and replaced it with a dress from 1928. The earlier dress, worn by Frieda Rydell, is made of a very fragile material known to textile historians as shattering silk.
http://www.winnetkahistory.org/index.php?id=247 · Jun 27, 22:52
I Do, I Do
http://www.winnetkahistory.org/index.php?id=49 ·
May 7, 15:44
Once Upon a Time…Growing Up in Winnetka
Gazette Article by: Liz Nesler
Appeared in the Gazette: Spring/Summer 2007
Winnetka has always cherished its young people. And generations of Winnetkans have preserved memories of those fleeting years by saving photographs, clothing, toys, and other mementos. As the fortunate recipient of many such treasures, the Winnetka Historical Society is pleased to celebrate over 100 years of youth in the Village with its new exhibit, “Once Upon a Time…Growing Up in Winnetka.”
http://www.winnetkahistory.org/index.php?id=229 · Jan 18, 21:34
Inaugural Exhibit at 411 Linden
Gazette Article by: Maura Rogan
Appeared in the Gazette: Fall/Winter 2006
The Winnetka Historical Society is delighted to explore the rich history of this 3.36-acre tract of land in “The Village Green: Where Winnetka Celebrates and Remembers,” the Society’s inaugural exhibit in its new headquarters and museum at 411 Linden Street.
http://www.winnetkahistory.org/index.php?id=223 · Jan 18, 20:40