Learn about the history of Wilmette's Village Center and the need to preserve the heritage of this important part of the village.
150 years have passed since Wilmette's Village Center was born. That's when a small wooden train depot, located on the west side the of the C&NW tracks between Wilmette and Central Avenues, began to serve travelers and commuters. In honor of the Village's Sesquicentennial, John Jacoby will describe the Village Center's development and the numerous historically and architecturally significant buildings that still stand. John Jacoby is a former Village President and the author of Wilmette at 150.
From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave.
Mass transit options include CTA, Metra, and Pace.