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Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. This picture is of the Century 21 Real Estate office at 28 E. Hinsdale Ave., currently home to Marabella Home. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to [email protected]....
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. This photo shows Page's Restaurant and Salon de Venus at 26 E. Hinsdale Ave. Page's is still in place, and James Joseph Experience occupies the other spot. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to [email protected]....
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. The Left Bank, located at 101 S. Washington St., used to be owned by Pat Davis. The building was home to several businesses, including Davis' real estate firm. A tea room, gift shop, travel agency and stores selling cosmetics and plants were among the businesses located there. The building is now home to Marcus....
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. Lilyan's, a women's clothing store, was located at 104 S. Washington, which is now home to My Eye Dr. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to [email protected]....
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. The Squire Shop was located at 120 S. Washington St. Today the Steinway Piano Gallery is in business at that location. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to [email protected]....
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. Hearthstone Realtors was located at 116 S. Washington St. Today School of Rock occupies the entire building. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to [email protected]....
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. Baird and Warner and Odegaard's Laundry and Cleaners were located at 108 and 110 S. Washington St. Today Better Homes and Gardens County Line and the Home Design Center occupy the storefronts. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to jslonoff@t...
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. At the time the Hinsdale Barber Shop was located at 8 W. Hinsdale Ave. A few years ago it moved a little farther west to 20 W. Hinsdale Ave. Today County Line Audio Video occupies 8 W. Hinsdale Ave. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to jslo...
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, a Hinsdale Central graduate, moved to Hinsdale in 1971 and spent many years here in his youth. Having spent more than 40 years with the village, there isn't a lot about Hinsdale he doesn't know or hasn't photographed. This photo from 1979 was taken of the Sports Shop Boutique at 12 E. First St. Currently Glimpse Vision has an eye care center in the location. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is...
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, a Hinsdale Central graduate, moved to Hinsdale in 1971 and spent many years here in his youth. Having spent more than 40 years with the village, there isn't a lot about Hinsdale he doesn't know or hasn't photographed. This photo from 1979 was taken of 6 E. Hinsdale Avenue in what appears to be a men's clothing store called The Front Page and Vann's Drugs was next door. It now is part of...
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, a Hinsdale Central graduate, moved to Hinsdale in 1971 and spent many years here in his youth. Having spent more than 40 years with the village, there isn't a lot about Hinsdale he doesn't know or hasn't photographed. This photo from 1979 was taken of 6 W. Hinsdale Ave., where Jewell Mangan and Lee Benkendorf Antique Clocks were located. Indifference Salon now takes up the space where the clock...
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, a Hinsdale Central graduate, moved to Hinsdale in 1971 and spent many years here in his youth. Having spent more than 40 years with the village, there isn't a lot about Hinsdale he doesn't know or hasn't photographed. This photo from 1979 was taken at 20 W. Hinsdale Ave., where Brown Insurance and Velvet Touch were located. The upstairs was an apartment. The building is now home to Hinsdale...
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, a Hinsdale Central graduate, moved to Hinsdale in 1971 and spent many years here in his youth. Having spent more than 40 years with the village, there isn't a lot about Hinsdale he doesn't know or hasn't photographed. This photo from 1979 is of Hinsdale Shoe Service, which was located at 18 W. Hinsdale Ave. The building is now home to Adore Nail Salon. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at...
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, a Hinsdale Central graduate, moved to Hinsdale in 1971 and spent many years here in his youth. Having spent more than 40 years with the village, there isn't a lot about Hinsdale he doesn't know or hasn't photographed. This photo from 1979 is of Rich Port Realtors which was located at 28 W. Hinsdale Ave. The building is now home to Trumeau Design & Decor. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at...
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, a Hinsdale Central graduate, moved to Hinsdale in 1971 and spent many years here in his youth. Having spent more than 40 years with the village, there isn't a lot about Hinsdale he doesn't know or hasn't photographed. This photo from 1979 is of Griffin's in the Village, which was located at 18 E. First St. It is the current home of Nabuki. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years...
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, a Hinsdale Central graduate, moved to Hinsdale in 1971 and spent many years here in his youth. Having spent more than 40 years with the village, there isn't a lot about Hinsdale he doesn't know or hasn't photographed. This photo from 1979 is of Dixon Realtors, which was located at 8 E. Hinsdale Ave. It is the current home of Coldwell Banker in the Village. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at...
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, a Hinsdale Central graduate, moved to Hinsdale in 1971 and spent many years here in his youth. Having spent more than 40 years with the village, there isn't a lot about Hinsdale he doesn't know or hasn't photographed. This photo from 1979 is of Breen's Cleaners on the south side of First Street, just west of Garfield Avenue, which is now home to a large multipurpose retail and office building. Do...
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, a Hinsdale Central graduate, moved to Hinsdale in 1971 and spent many years here in his youth. Having spent more than 40 years with the village, there isn't a lot about Hinsdale he doesn't know or hasn't photographed. This photo from 1979 is of Fours Seasons at 10 E. First St., current home of Expression Gallery of Fine Art. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to...
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, a Hinsdale Central graduate, moved to Hinsdale in 1971 and spent many years here in his youth. Having spent more than 40 years with the village, there isn't a lot about Hinsdale he doesn't know or hasn't photographed. This photo from 1979 is of Joanell Mangan of Hinsdale and Roudebush Realtors at 36 S. Washington St., which is now home to Airoom and Coldwell Banker Dawn McKenna Group. Do you have...
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, a Hinsdale Central graduate, moved to Hinsdale in 1971 and spent many years here in his youth. Having spent more than 40 years with the village, there isn't a lot about Hinsdale he doesn't know or hasn't photographed. This photo from 1979 is of Schweidler & Mewherter at 8 E. First St., which is now home to Il Poggiolo. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share...
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, a Hinsdale Central graduate, moved to Hinsdale in 1971 and spent many years here in his youth. Having spent more than 40 years with the village, there isn't a lot about Hinsdale he doesn't know or hasn't photographed. This photo from 1979 is of the space that currently houses Que Miso and Vistro. And if you thinking parking is a challenge, consider the sign that is telling motorists to "back in...
A rip-rapping good time - Hinsdale's Sean Chaudhry came across a box of old photos tucked in a corner of his store's basement. In 1937 this picture was taken of the 'rip-rapping of banks at public works department garage and incinerator.' We believe it was taken from what is now Symonds Drive looking west. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to j...
Tall order - Hinsdale's Sean Chaudhry came across a box of old photos tucked in a corner of his store's basement. Widening First Street in 1937 required the removal of several mature trees. Village crews dug up the trees and transplanted them. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to [email protected]....
Park view - Hinsdale's Sean Chaudhry came across a box of old photos tucked in a corner of his store's basement. This photo was taken from the warming hut at Burns Field looking east toward Vine Street in 1937. At that time, there were no houses on the block. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to [email protected]....
Who's on First, Part II - Hinsdale's Sean Chaudhry came across a box of old photos tucked in a corner of his store's basement. Public works crews assisted by temporary help from the WPA work on widening First Street in front of The Hinsdale Club, the predecessor to The Community House, on the southwest corner of First and Garfield. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email...
