Historian to Talk About 1930s, 1940s Lake Zurich

Bill Kiddle from the Raupp Museum will be giving a presentation on life in Lake Zurich during the 1930s and 1940s, 2 p.m., Sunday, March 17, at the Ela Historical Society.  Mr. Kiddle will present a highly interactive talk which will include looking at local maps and exploring census data from that time. Audience members will learn about the 14 percent growth in jobs in Northern Illinois, and  the impact of national political, economic, and social trends upon local residents.   Ample opportunity will also be given for family stories and individual questions and answers.

Be sure to stop by and visit the Ela Historical Society at the Lake Zurich Chamber of Commerce Expo.