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|  Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center - Oak Brook, IL
in Nature Centers The mission of Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center is to educate the public about humankind's influence on DuPage County's natural ecosystems and the inter-relationships with the global environment. Located along Salt Creek. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date listed: 4/8/2008 last visited: 9/19/2009 |
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|  Graue Mill & Dam - Oak Brook, IL
in Water Dams The current Graue Mill & Dam at this site was opened by German immigrant Frederick Graue in 1852. The original dam at this site was built of brush in 1837 by Nicholas Torode, and by Sherman King, who came to this area the year before. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date listed: 4/4/2008 last visited: 9/20/2009 |
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|  Graue Mill & Dam - Oak Brook, IL
in Engineering Landmarks The current Graue Mill & Dam at this site was opened by German immigrant Frederick Graue in 1852. The original dam at this site was built of brush in 1837 by Nicholas Torode, and by Sherman King, who came to this area the year before. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date listed: 4/4/2008 last visited: 9/20/2009 |
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|  Graue Mill - Oak Brook, Illinois
in Working Water Wheels Only operating waterwheel grist mill in Illinois located in Oak Brook, a suburb of Chicago. posted by: BruceS location: Illinois date listed: 4/14/2007 last visited: 9/20/2009 |
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|  Graue Mill - Oak Brook, Illinois
in U.S. National Register of Historic Places Historic grist mill and currently the only operating waterwheel grist mill in Illinois located in Oak Brook, a suburb of Chicago. posted by: BruceS location: Illinois date listed: 4/28/2007 last visited: 9/20/2009 |
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|  Graue Mill - Oak Brook, Illinois
in Underground Railroad Sites Historic grist mill is authenticated "station" along the Underground Railroad located in Oak Brook, a suburb of Chicago. posted by: BruceS location: Illinois date listed: 4/30/2007 last visited: 9/20/2009 |
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|  Old Graue Mill in Oak Brook, Illinois
in Water Mills An old grist water mill with lots of history in Oak Brook, Illinois, USA. posted by: Geo-Credibles location: Illinois date listed: 8/25/2005 last visited: 9/20/2009 |
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|  Oak Brook Public Library - Oak Brook, IL
in Libraries The Library is located at one end of the Village’s athletic complex or Sports Core that includes the Golf Club and the Bath and Tennis Club. Although there is a biking/walking path nearby, most patrons come by car on 31st Street. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date listed: 4/9/2008 last visited: 9/19/2009 |
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|  Lincoln and Son sculpture - Oak Brook (IL) Public Library
in Abraham Lincoln Small bronze sculpture that shows seated Lincoln reading to his son Tad. Donated by The Oak Brook Women's Club, June 1,2004. Located inside the Oak Brook Public Library in the rotunda, illuminated by a large skylight. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date listed: 5/30/2008 last visited: never |
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|  Old Butler School - Oak Brook, IL
in U.S. National Register of Historic Places First used as the original Butler School, then the Village Hall, the Library, and most recently, for a short time, the Police Department. It now also houses the collection of the Oak Brook Historical Society. Open when someone is there. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date listed: 4/9/2008 last visited: 9/17/2009 |
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|  Old Butler School Museum - Oak Brook, IL
in History Museums An old school house, now a museum! posted by: ODragon location: Illinois date listed: 10/1/2009 last visited: never |
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|  Old Butler School - Oak Brook, IL
in Former Schools An old school house now museum... posted by: ODragon location: Illinois date listed: 10/1/2009 last visited: never |
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|  Continuity - Oak Brook, IL
in Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures Gray circular granite sculpture located behind the offices for McDonalds Corporation on the campus for Hamburger University and The Lodge Hotel. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date listed: 11/6/2009 last visited: never |
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|  Hamburger University Helipad - Oak Brook, IL
in Helicopter Landing Pads A helipad located on the campus of Hamburger University. posted by: ODragon location: Illinois date listed: 10/1/2009 last visited: never |
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|  Roots and Wings - Oak Brook, IL
in Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures Tall sculpture with two wings extended out from the top, in Partners Park on the McDonald's office campus. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date listed: 11/6/2009 last visited: never |
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|  Largest Ohio Buckeye Tree in the United States
in Exceptional Trees Located in front of The Lodge Hotel on the grounds of McDonalds Corporate Headquarters in Oak Brook, IL. It is the largest of its species registered in the US. Planted by local early settler Ben Fuller in the 1800's. Easy parking nearby. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date listed: 3/28/2008 last visited: 9/18/2009 |
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|  Largest -- Ohio Buckeye Tree In The US - Oak Brook, IL
in Superlatives The largest Ohio Buckeye tree is located in front of the Hyatt hotel on McDonald's Hamburger University campus... posted by: ODragon location: Illinois date listed: 10/1/2009 last visited: never |
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|  McDonald's Corp HQ Sculptures - Oak Brook, IL
in Abstract Public Sculptures There are several, all within eyeshot. All equally abstract. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date listed: 6/3/2008 last visited: 9/19/2009 |
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|  Hamburger University - Oak Brook, IL
in Universities and Colleges McDonald's Global Training Center posted by: Prying Pandora location: Illinois date listed: 9/19/2009 last visited: 9/19/2009 |
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|  McDonald's Hamburger University - Oak Brook, IL
in McDonald's Restaurants Where they all come to learn to flip 'em and blend 'em. No playplaces or drive-thru's though! posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date listed: 6/3/2008 last visited: 9/19/2009 |
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|  Energy Form - Oak Brook, IL
in Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures A large marble sculpture in two pieces, located behind Hamburger University on the McDonalds Corporate campus. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date listed: 11/6/2009 last visited: never |
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|  Mayslake Off-Leash Dog Area - Oak Brook, IL
in 'You Are Here' Maps Off leash dog area provided by the Du Page County Forest Preserve District (see waypoint WM3HN6). Map included to tell you that YOU ARE HERE! posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date listed: 4/10/2008 last visited: never |
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|  Mayslake Off-Leash Dog Area - Oak Brook, IL
in Off-Leash Dog Areas I'm not a dog owner, but this looks like a nice large area, provided by the Du Page County Forest Preserve District. Near Mayslake Peabody Estate. Permit required and numerous rules. Parking adjacent. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date listed: 4/8/2008 last visited: never |
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|  Western Springs - Hinsdale Pedestrian Bridge over Interstate 294
in Truss Bridges A footbridge that facilitates east-west pedestrian & bike traffic over busy Interstate 294 in the western suburbs of Chicago. Bobs up and down when big rigs go thundering under! They will beep for you too! posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date listed: 4/7/2008 last visited: never |
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|  Portiuncula Shrine at Peabody Estate (Mayslake) - Oak Brook, IL
in Exact Replicas This shrine was erected in memory of Mr. F.S. Peabody by his
wife and son Stuyvesant. It is a replica of the shrine in Assisi, Italy where St. Francis established his Order. posted by: adgorn location: Illinois date listed: 5/21/2008 last visited: never |
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