Incorporated in 1956, the history of Schaumburg dates back to the mid-19th century when the area was settled by German immigrants. Originally known as Sarah's Grove, the name was never formally adopted, and until 1851 the area's official name was Township 41. Legend has it that during a township meeting in 1850, prominent German landowner Frederick Nerge put his fist down on the table and declared, "Schaumburg ichall et heiten!" meaning "It will be called Schaumburg" or literally "Schaumburg it shall be." Derived from the part of Germany where many residents had originated, the name stuck.
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Betsy Armistead has served as director of Cultural Services for the Village of Schaumburg, Illinois since 1985. She is currently chairman of the Village of Schaumburg's 1% for Art Committee and serves on the board of the Prairie Center Arts Foundation.
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This review is from: Schaumburg (IL) (Images of America) (Paperback)
Probably the worst book in the whole series. Too many photos that all seem the same and not enough written background or history if any.
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This review is from: Schaumburg (IL) (Images of America) (Paperback)
Author left out the amazing historic pillar of the town:
The White Mansion on Lexington Ct.
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The community's name, chosen by Friedrich Nerge at the legendary township meeting of 1850, was the area of Germany where many of the township's residents originated, Schaumburg-Lippe. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Spring Valley, Courtesy of Volkening, Schaumburg Road, Roselle Road, Schaumburg Township, Volkening Heritage Farm, Courtesy of Mike Machlet, Town Square, Schaumburg Centre, Village of Schaumburg, Peter Lutheran Church, Meacham Road, Schaumburg Park District, Viola Meyer, John Redeker, Ellsworth Meineke, Campanelli Brothers, Louis Menke, Mayor Bob Atcher, Wayne Nebel, William Thies, Bob Archer, Courtesy of Dave Brooks, Frank Merkle, Friedrich Redeker New!
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The community's name, chosen by Friedrich Nerge at the legendary township meeting of 1850, was the area of Germany where many of the township's residents originated, Schaumburg-Lippe. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Spring Valley, Courtesy of Volkening, Schaumburg Road, Roselle Road, Schaumburg Township, Volkening Heritage Farm, Courtesy of Mike Machlet, Town Square, Schaumburg Centre, Village of Schaumburg, Peter Lutheran Church, Meacham Road, Schaumburg Park District, Viola Meyer, John Redeker, Ellsworth Meineke, Campanelli Brothers, Louis Menke, Mayor Bob Atcher, Wayne Nebel, William Thies, Bob Archer, Courtesy of Dave Brooks, Frank Merkle, Friedrich Redeker New!
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