Melrose Park Historical Photography
The Melrose Park Public Library has historical photography displayed throughout the main floor of the building.
Below are the photographs currently on display.
Dr. Paul Kionka, 1897
Melrose Park Public Library Founder & First Board President
Library at Village Hall, ca. 1908
Melrose Park Police Department, ca. 1915
Funeral Procession for Soldier Charles B. Calcott on January 11th, 1928
Police in Front of City Hall, ca. 1928
Melrose Park Fire Department, 1930
Melrose Park Police Department, ca. 1933
Melrose Park Fire Department, 1940
Melrose Theater, August 17th 1946
Stephanie Novicky, prizewinning pianist in Chicagoland Music Festival, performing live at the Melrose Theater
Donated by Frank Orangis (1931-2018) & his daughters:
Antonia De Cola, Jan Lollini, & Fran Pelegrino
Corner of Broadway and Lake Street, n.d.
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Closed Last Saturday of the Month
Memorial Day – Labor Day: Closed Every Saturday
Memorial Day – Labor Day: Closed Every Saturday
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