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Displays
The Gretna Station Museum,
which is located in Armstrong Park, is a joint venture of the Carol Stream
Park District and the Carol Stream Historical Society. The museum was moved
and in 1976 re-erected as a bicentennial commission under the authorization
of the Village Board and donated to the Park District. The Park District
offers group tours by appointment. Call (630) 784-6100 to arrange a tour.
The Caboose Museum is located
just inside the entrance of Armstrong Park (Carol Stream Park District).
The Elgin-Joliet and Eastern Railway donated the caboose to the Carol Stream
Historical Society. It was then refurbished to its present state including
the bright red exterior and the working area on the interior. The bunk
beds, kitchen area, bathroom, storage lockers, table (also serving as a
desk) and a cupola make up the interior. One set of bunk beds was removed
and replaced with a display area to feature exhibits.
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| The Historic Farmhouse
is an italianate style built which predates 1874. Owned by the Village
of Carol Stream, it was donated by Pasquinelli Builders when developing
the property for an adjoining subdivision. The gravel, single car driveway
has a mailbox with the address 301 Lies Road, Carol Stream. The farmhouse
is just west of Gary Avenue and Hampe Park.
In the Farmhouse are displays
of history of Carol Stream which are currently in the works. They can be
viewed in the 2nd floor Display Room, by appointment. |
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