By George Bushnell; revised edition, 1997; 248 pages A detailed, narrative history of Wilmette and environs, with illustrations.
By: John Jacoby; 2021; 394 pages, paperback A collection of stories that showcase the history of Wilmette over the past century and a half.
6" marble trivet with cork backing. Image of an old Wilmette map. Handcrafted in the USA.$35.00 for non-members
$31.50 for members
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Plush Teddy Bear sporting a Wilmette T shirt.$15.00 for non-members
$13.50 for members
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1 x 4 in. glass pickle ornament. $7.00 for non-members $5.00 for members This product is only available for in-person purchase or pickup from the Museum store.
Glass ornament with photo either of the Wilmette Harbor with the Bahai Temple or of the 1873 Train Depot.$15.00 for non-members
$13.50 for members
This product is only available for in-person purchase or pickup from the Museum shop.
By Kathy Hussey-Arntson; 2002; 36 pages, paperback Award-winning history. Lively narrative, imaginative layout, "fun facts," and over 50 photographs, drawings and maps.
By Tom Pecore Weso, with illustrations by Gloria Félix. 2022. 85 pages.
11 oz. ceramic coffee mug. Made in the USA.$10.00 for non-members
$9.00 for members
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By David Leach, Jr., edited by Kathy Hussey-Arntson; 2015; 110 pages, paperback From the evolution of street lighting to the railroad crossing controversy to the making of Wilmette Harbor, Dave Leach enthusiastically explored fascinating nooks and crannies of Wilmette history in his essays in the Village newsletter. This volume collects a generous helping of favorites, illustrated with photos from the Museum’s collection.
By Kathy Hussey-Arntson and Patrick Leary; 2012; 128 pages, paperback Drawing upon the extensive collections of the Wilmette Historical Museum, the authors have chosen images that capture highlights from over 150 years of Wilmette's varied, and occasionally contentious, history.
By Candace Moore Hill; 2010; 127 pages, paperback Lively archival photographs detail the history of the Bahá’í House of Worship in Wilmette.
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