About the Villa Park Historical Society

With The Community

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Board Members

  • President – Laurie LoCoco

  • Vice President – Gail McGrew

  • Treasurer – Bonnie Yarke

  • Secretary – Pat Carlson

  • Media Manager – Caron Primas Brennan

  • Train Historian – Frank Carlson

  • Gift Shop & Grandma’s Attic – Pat Carlson

The Villa Park Historical Society’s museum is located at the intersection of South Villa Ave and the Prairie Path. Built in 1929, the building originally served the community as the Villa Ave stop for the Chicago, Aurora & Elgin electric train line and an appliance store. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. In 2009 it also became the Visitor Center for the Village providing Villa Park Chamber of Commerce information, Prairie Path Maps, and guides to local restaurants and shopping.

For more than 30 years the Historical Museum has been operated by a volunteer board. Its operation is only possible by the generosity of its membership, donors, visitors, and fundraising activities.