The new permanent exhibit at the museum at 411 Linden, 2024.
A Sense of Place: A History of Winnetka is the Winnetka Historical Society’s permanent exhibit located at 411 Linden Street. It traces the development of the Village of Winnetka from the area’s earliest non-Native settlers to the present. The exhibit is comprised of seven topics focusing on early settlement, architectural development, village growth, education, notable creative individuals, creating community, historic preservation, and an interpretation of Village Engineer Frank Windes’ office. Windes made innumerable contributions to Winnetka throughout his life including being a founder of the Winnetka Historical Society.
Click the links below to view this exhibit online:
A Place to Settle
A Place to Grow
A Place to Live
A Place to Learn
A Place to Come Together
A Place to Create and Innovate
Preserving Our Sense of Place
Frank Windes Office
View the gallery of artifacts on display in the exhibit below. These historic artifacts are from the Winnetka Historical Society’s collections and relate to one or more of the topics presented in the exhibit.
