The Poplar Creek Public Library District Local History Digital Collection is comprised of digitized photographs, newspapers, oral histories, scrapbooks, yearbooks, and other records pertaining to the history of the communities that Poplar Creek Public Library District represents; chiefly, Streamwood and Hanover Park.
The local history room was dedicated as the Candace McCreary Local History Room on May 13th, 2021. Candace McCreary served two terms as Library Board President: 2015-2017 and 2019-2021. She served as a Library Trustee from 2009-2021.
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Photo of a Blacksmith Shop in Ontarioville
A photograph of the interior of a blacksmith shop in Ontarioville (now Hanover Park), date unknown. The blacksmith shop offered various metal tools…
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Streamwood's Volunteer Fire Department Booklet From 1964
A booklet from 1964 whose cover reads "Streamwood's Volunteer Fire Department proudly presents Open House Dedication & Dance 1964." The booklet…
Aerial Photo of Municipal Complex in Streamwood in the 1990s
An aerial photograph of the Streamwood municipal complex circa 1996. The exact date is unknown, but is most likely between 1994 and 1998.In 1990, the…
Photo of Hoosier Grove School Class Circa 1945
A photograph of students and a teacher in front of Hoosier Grove School circa 1945.The caption on the back of the photograph reads "Mrs. Wenzel,…