A global association of cement companies since 1916, the Portland Cement Association conducts research, education, and training on cement-related issues. It provides much of its research and findings for free on the internet, so be sure to visit its Web site.
The Levere Memorial Temple is a historic building located on Sheridan Road in Evanston. The Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation owns, operates and maintains the Temple, which was built in 1929. The building serves as a war memorial and administrative facility for the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation. The site also has many historical items and is also available for use by fraternity, sorority and local collegiate groups and for weddings. Call to schedule an event or for more information on the site.
The Theosophical Society in America is a branch of a world fellowship and membership organization that advocates the unity of humanity and encourages the study of religion, philosophy and science. The Society was organized in New York City in 1875 by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, the first Russian woman to be naturalized as an American citizen and Henry Steel Olcott, a lawyer and journalist. With its administrative center located in Wheaton, the Theosophical Society has approximately 110 local branches and study centers in major U.S. cities.
The National Center, also known as Olcott, is located on Main Street, just south of Geneva Road and is also the home of the Department of Education, which conducts onsite educational programs for members and the public.
Olcott has a two-story library, meditation rooms, art exhibits, residential space and beautiful gardens and greenery that span the 40-acre estate.
The Elmhurst Historical Museum provides a permanent exhibit chronicling Elmhurst's modernization, as well as many temporary and traveling exhibits. The permanent collection includes more than 15,000 artifacts, such as letters, historic photos, books and other items. The museum is housed in the Glos Mansion, which is a historical masterpiece itself. The museum opened in 1957 on the third floor of the mansion, which also housed City Hall at the time. The mansion was built in 1892 and was home to the village's first president, Henry Glos, and his wife, Lucy. Elmhurst Historical Museum offers special programs for adults and students, including Tea Time Talks and Sunday Funday activities. The Elmhurst Heritage Foundation is the fund-raising arm of the museum, acting as an advocate to the museum and the Churchville One-Room Schoolhouse, which is scheduled to open to the public in fall 2010 after a major renovation. The schoolhouse, located on Church Road in Bensenville, was built around 1850 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
