by Aurora Historical Society | Jul 12, 2024 | Photo
With demolition proceeding at a furious pace, the old Aurora YMCA on Garfield soon will be just a memory. It is shown here during demolition on July 10th and in a 1976 photo when it was in its prime. Aurora YMCA demolition – 7-10-2024 (Aurora Historical Society...
by Aurora Historical Society | Jul 12, 2020 | Featured, Photo
There is almost no way to photograph this charming detail, but we will mention it in the upcoming Tour of the Tanner House video. On August 15, 1866, somebody scratched the names Florence and Amy into a bedroom window, as well as the unfinished sentence or sentences...
by Aurora Historical Society | Jan 27, 2020 | Featured, Photo
…according to our inimitable Blanford Clock. Little-known fact: although also an example of William Blanford’s fine craftsmanship, this view of the constellations embodies a scientific breakthrough of the early 20th century. It solved the heretofore...
by Aurora Historical Society | Oct 2, 2019 | Photo
Two dozen quilts were chosen from our substantial collection, ranging from the middle 1800s through today. They’re amazing. Wednesday – Friday, Noon – 4 pm and Saturday 10 am – 4 pm (after the downtown Farmers Market closes on Oct. 12, Saturday...
