Editor's Note: Join us as we profile prominent places in town that are unique to Elmhurst. Here's a look at Wilder Park and its many amenities. Described as "Elmhurst's Prettiest Garden Spot" in a 1936 publication of the Elmhurst Centennial Historical Committee, Wilder Park still is a popular draw more than seven decades later. Located in the center of town at 211 S. Prospect Ave., Wilder Park is home to the Elmhurst Art Museum and the Lizzadro Museum, the Elmhurst Public Library, Veterans Memorial, Wilder Mansion, the Wilder Park Conservatory, picnic areas, tennis courts, a playground, …

Editor's Note: Join us as we profile prominent places in town that are unique to Elmhurst. First up: Elmhurst Historical Museum. If a bit of culture is what you crave, head to the Elmhurst Historical Museum. Housed in the Glos Mansion at 120 E Park Ave., the museum provides a permanent exhibit chronicling Elmhurst's modernization, as well as many temporary and traveling exhibits. The collection includes more than 15,000 artifacts, such as letters, historic photos, books and other items. Annually, the museum hosts a bevy of programs, including gallery tours, craft demonstrations, classroom …