Preservation of history is a priority of the Village of Addison. The
Addison Historical Commission, appointed by the Village Board, maintains a
history of the Village, provides for the safekeeping of historical items and
solicits and accepts memorials.
In 1998, the Addison Historical District was formed for the purpose of
protecting and preserving historical structures in the Village of Addison.
Army Trail Blvd., from Kennedy Drive to Lake Street was designated, and includes
St. Paul Lutheran Church built in 1906; and the Addison Century House, built in
1893 and restored to its original condition, and the Addison Historical Museum.
Both the Century House and Historical Museum are maintained by the Village of
Addison and Historical Commission.
- Historical Museum
- Also known as the Balzer House, this building was originally located on
East Lake Street, and owned by the Balzer family, one of the first families
of Addison. The home and its accompanying Coach House (which was the
first Addison Township Office) was moved in March 1999 alongside the Century
House to become a permanent home for the Addison Historical Museum.
The museum is open Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., and June through August, is
also open Wednesdays noon - 3 p.m. Call 630/628-1433 for information
- Century House
- Built in 1893 as a teachers' home for the Lutheran School, this building
was purchased by the Village of Addison in 1993 to help preserve a piece of
local history. It was renovated, restored and furnished to recreate
the look of the late 1800s, all through donations from the Community.
The Century House is open for tours by appointment only – call
630/628-1433 for information.
For more information about Addison's history, enter the Historical Museum
site.
