Images from the Past and Present

Jewel Tea Company, Inc.

  • Photograph of the World's largest Autumn Leaf china teapot alongside a round box.
    The World’s largest Autumn Leaf china teapot
  • Photograph of a glass case filled with Jewel's Autumn Leaf teapots.
    Glass case filled with Jewel’s Autumn Leaf teapots
  • A photograph of a trophy case in the main room of the Kincaid House featuring Jewel merchandise and trophies.
    Trophy case in the main room of the Kincaid House, featuring Jewel merchandise and trophies
  • Photograph featuring Jewel merchandise and trophies in the main room of the Kincaid House.
    Jewel merchandise and trophies in the main room of the Kincaid House
  • Wide-angle image showing rooms with clothing hanging against the left-side wall. On the opposite wall are three shelving units with toy vehicles from the Jewel Tea Company
    Jewel collectibles, toys, dolls, and Mary Dunbar’s outfits
  • Photograph of a kitchen scale with our Autumn Leaf china collection.
    A kitchen scale with our Autumn Leaf china collection
  • Photograph of Jewel Tea Company's Autumn Leaf cookie jars and containers on shelves.
    Jewel Tea Company’s Autumn Leaf cookie jars and containers
  • Cover of a special advertising supplement from the Chicago Tribune celebrating Jewel's 100th anniversary. Features an old photograph of a horse-drawn Jewel delivery wagon, and text says: "A Century of Memories: An Inside Look at a Supermarket.
    Chicago Tribune special supplement celebrating the Jewel Tea Company’s 100th Anniversary

Barrington History Museum – Outside

  • A historic house sign reads "THIS HOUSE DATES FROM 1862" against a yellow wall. The surrounding decor features vibrant, colorful flowers, including sunflowers and various other blooms, adding a cheerful atmosphere to the scene.
    Historical house plaque
  • Applebee House with family
  • A two-story yellow and red building with a porch. In front of the building, there is a tall, green metal signpost with a white sign that reads "Barrington Area Historical Society." The surrounding area includes grass, bushes, and a paved pathway.
    Sign for the Barrington Area Historical Society
  • A sepia-toned photograph shows a group of children standing in front of a small, single-story, wooden schoolhouse with a gabled roof. The children are dressed in early 20th-century clothing and pose in a line facing the camera.
    Children outside one of Barrington’s one-room schoolhouses
  • A detailed sketch of a two-story house featuring a prominent front porch with steps leading up to it. The house has several windows with shutters, a chimney, and trees surrounding it. The sketch is done in green ink on a white background.
    A sketch of the Applebee house from one of our old postcards
  • Black and white image of a building near railroad tracks. Several men sit on stacks of wooden planks beside two train boxcars labeled "Chicago and North-Western Ry." Smoke rises from a chimney in the background.
    Workers in Barrington building the Chicago Northwest Rail line. (c. 1930)
  • Image of Christmas card featuring the Donlea-Kincaid House.
    Christmas card featuring the Donlea-Kincaid House
  • A black and white photo of a steam locomotive labeled "678" at a train station. Three individuals stand in front of it: two adults in overalls and a child wearing a suit and hat. The adults appear to be railway workers.
    From one of our old postcards: Child and two men outside one of Barrington’s early railways
  • A single-story brick building with large windows and a slate roof sits along a gravel walkway. In the foreground, there is a sundial on a circular pedestal. The building is surrounded by potted plants and green bushes under a blue sky.
    Old Barrington Center on a sunny summer day
  • Black and white photo of a historic street scene with several brick buildings, including a hotel and a cigar store. Vintage cars are parked along the wet road. The buildings have arched windows and decorative cornices, indicative of early 20th-century architecture.
    Photo from late 1920s or early 1930s. Downtown Barrington, Main Street looking north.
  • Brick building with grey roof surrounded by trees and a green lawn. Orange flowers and walkway in front. Dusk sky visible.
    The Old Barrington Center, our main museum building
  • A sepia-toned historical photo of a two-story building labeled "John C. Plagge" with men and boys gathered outside. The building features large windows with shutters and a notable sign for "Bat 5¢ Cigar." Some signs are in the windows and on the walls.
    A crowd gathered outside John C. Plagge’s storefront
  • A historical building featuring a sign that reads "Bicycles" on the top and "Horse Shoeing" on the bottom. The structure is flanked by two vintage-style lampposts and surrounded by scattered autumn leaves. Trees and additional buildings are visible in the background.
    Reconstructed Creet Blacksmith Shop

Barrington History Museum – Inside

  • A blacksmith stands in a workshop, wearing a red T-shirt, jeans, a leather apron, and a patterned bandana. There is a burning forge with coal in the foreground and various blacksmithing tools scattered around. The workshop has brick walls and industrial decor.
    Our working forge and blacksmith at the Wichman Blacksmith Shop (c. 2018)
  • A blacksmith wearing a red shirt, tan apron, and black headband works in a rustic workshop. He stands near a blazing forge with various tools and materials scattered around. The workshop features brick walls and a large chimney for the forge.
    The blazing flames of our fully operational forge (c. 2017)
  • A man and a woman dressed in historical attire stand in a vintage classroom. The man wears a hat and suspenders, and the woman wears a bonnet and long dress. An American flag and chalkboard are visible in the background. A wooden desk with a bell is in the foreground.
    School 1900s style; the docents for our One Room Schoolhouse program

Barrington Neighborhood

  • A tall monument depicting a soldier stands on a pedestal adorned with carved decorations, under a partly cloudy sky. Next to the monument is a flagpole with the American flag unfurled. Trees with sparse foliage are visible in the background.
    The Legion’s Memorial statue at Everygreen Cemetery
  • Black and white birdseye photograph of a building with train tracks on both sides. The track on the left has several train cars. Smoke is billowing from chimneys. People and buildings are in the background.
    Black and white birdseye photograph of the Village of Barrington train station in 1909
  • Photograph of a sign indicating the entrance to Evergreen Cemetery, established 1816.
    The entrance to Barrington’s historic Evergreen Cemetery
  • A photograph of gravestones in Evergreen Cemetery. An American flag is flying in the background.
    A wide shot of Evergreen Cemetery
  • A photograph of rows of gravestones in Evergreen Cemetery. Trees fill the background.
    The outer edge of Evergreen Cemetery
  • A large cemetery with numerous gravestones spread across a grassy area. A paved path winds through the site, and mature trees are scattered throughout. The sky is cloudy, casting a serene atmosphere over the peaceful landscape.
    Graves on the outer edge of Evergreen Cemetery, some dating back to the Revolutionary War
  • An old photograph of 3 victorian houses. Electric poles and trees are visible. 1908 has been written on top of the photo.
    Three Victorian houses on Lake Street in Barrington in 1908

Events

  • Cover of a special advertising supplement from the Chicago Tribune celebrating Jewel's 100th anniversary. Features an old photograph of a horse-drawn Jewel delivery wagon, and text says: "A Century of Memories: An Inside Look at a Supermarket.
    Chicago Tribune special supplement celebrating the Jewel Tea Company’s 100th Anniversary
  • An exhibition poster titled "A Retrospective on the Caricatures of Native Son Frank Willmarth." It details the artist's background and shows caricatures on the wall, including one of his drawings, with reflective surfaces and framed artwork in the background.
    Program from our Frank “Pancho” Wilmarth retrospective. He was one of America’s most prominent caricaturists
  • A collage featuring statues and artworks related to Abraham Lincoln. Central is a bust of Lincoln. The text reads: “Carl & Lily Tolpo Art Collection. Local Artists Lily & Carl Tolpo. Known Lincoln Artist Lily and Carl Tolpo and Barrington residents present paintings, notes, photos and memories—A Family of Art.”.
    Promotion for the Tolpo Family collection; Barrington’s prominent family of artists
  • Exhibit display featuring vintage children’s toys and books titled “Children’s Toys through the Decades of the 20th Century.” Items include a toy cannon, colorful stacking blocks, and books with illustrated covers.
    Our exhibit on children’s toys
  • A close-up of an intricately detailed white fabric featuring lace, delicate embroidery, and small seashell-like embellishments. The fabric appears soft and has a layered, textured look, creating an elegant and luxurious appearance.
    A vintage wedding dress from our Applebee House dress permanent collection
  • Picture of an antique white wedding dress on a dress stand.
    One of many period wedding dresses in our permanent collection

Historic Photos

  • A man is speaking at a microphone with a man standing behind him. On the left is a flag pole with an American flag, and on the right is a monument featuring a list of names.
    Barrington mayor Holtzee commemorating WW2 vets
  • A man is speaking at a microphone and two men are standing behind him. On the left is a flag pole with an American flag. On the right is a monument featuring a list of names.
    Commemorating WW2 vets
  • A sepia-toned photograph shows a group of children standing in front of a small, single-story, wooden schoolhouse with a gabled roof. The children are dressed in early 20th-century clothing and pose in a line facing the camera.
    Children outside one of Barrington’s one-room schoolhouses
  • A sepia-toned historical photo of a two-story building labeled "John C. Plagge" with men and boys gathered outside. The building features large windows with shutters and a notable sign for "Bat 5¢ Cigar." Some signs are in the windows and on the walls.
    A crowd gathered outside John C. Plagge’s storefront
  • Black and white photo of a historic street scene with several brick buildings, including a hotel and a cigar store. Vintage cars are parked along the wet road. The buildings have arched windows and decorative cornices, indicative of early 20th-century architecture.
    Photo from late 1920s or early 1930s. Downtown Barrington, Main Street looking north.
  • A black and white photo of a steam locomotive labeled "678" at a train station. Three individuals stand in front of it: two adults in overalls and a child wearing a suit and hat. The adults appear to be railway workers.
    From one of our old postcards: Child and two men outside one of Barrington’s early railways
  • Black and white image of a building near railroad tracks. Several men sit on stacks of wooden planks beside two train boxcars labeled "Chicago and North-Western Ry." Smoke rises from a chimney in the background.
    Workers in Barrington building the Chicago Northwest Rail line. (c. 1930)
  • Applebee House with family