Tag Archives: Winnetka A to Z

“V” is for Veteran

Categories: Gazette

Gazette Article by: Elaine Fandell Appeared in the Gazette: Autumn 2001 Several years ago when the Minnesota Historical Society reopened its exhibit area, a unique approach was taken to interpret its history from “A to Z.” Various objects and topics were depicted by “letters,” and visitors moved through the gallery “alphabetically.” The editorial board of […]

“J” is for Jungle Gym

Categories: Gazette

Article is an Excerpt from a University of Chicago Master’s Thesis by Sheila Duran Appeared in the Gazette: Fall 1997 Hired in 1919, young Winnetka school superintendent, Carleton W. Washburne, blazed new trails in educating the “whole child,” considering not only young children’s intellectual development, but also their social, emotional, and physical development. To that […]