At the conclusion of his first radio address to the nation in March of 1933, newly-installed President Franklin Delano Roosevelt told Americans: “Together we cannot fail.” How did Chicago area suburbs like Elmhurst and other towns meet the Depression’s challenges that loomed like a dark cloud in the midst of the worst economic crisis in U.S. history? Find out how the nation and local communities pulled together to support one another while the economy mended and the country regained its footing. Learn about federal programs, including the WPA and Civilian Conservation Corps. See rare video footage of a 1936 centennial parade in Elmhurst, artifacts from the 1938-39 Century of Progress Exposition, a turn-of-the-century stock ticker, photographs of a local CCC encampment and much more. Sponsored by: Feze Roofing

Note: During the run of this exhibit, we are collecting canned goods to support the Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry. Please bring a canned good with you when you visit the museum and deposit it in the collection bin in the gallery. DOWNLOAD a flyer with suggested items that are most needed. Thank you for your support!