Appeared in the Spring/Summer 2024 Gazette by Cindy Fuller (first published in the Gazette 1997, updated in 2024) A picturesque Victorian Gothic at 270 Scott Avenue is a reminder of life in Winnetka in the late 1800s before the village became a commuter suburb. A pastoral, rural atmosphere prevailed – a wonderful setting for an […]

Appeared in the Spring/Summer 2024 Gazette By Joan Evanich Needlepoint – just an ancient craft performed by your grandma or great aunt? Well, that may have been the perception but today, it is a vibrant art form practiced by people of all ages. The earliest historic evidence of needlework (c. 1323 BC) was discovered in […]

Originally appeared in the Fall/Winter 2022 Gazette by Holly Marihugh Sister Peggy McDonnell worked for more than 25 years in Winnetka, guiding community members through their end-of-life decisions. As a nurse and medical ethicist, Sister Peggy developed a 10-step process to help Winnetkans navigate this final passage, and she’s written a new book, The Golden […]

Updated 2022 One of the early business establishments in Winnetka was the M. K. Meyer General Store, located on the northwest corner of Elm and Green Bay Roads.  Customers could find their dry good needs, hardware, shoes and cattle feed there, among other essentials. The store was originally owned and operated by Riley M. Graves, […]

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