Archival Library Hours in the Pre-Emption House:

Hours are every Thursday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and by appointment. The library contains several hundred volumes pertaining to the history of Naperville, DuPage County, and the state of Illinois as well as select topics of national interest. Resources include collections of maps, published histories, family and genealogical studies, letters, photographs, newspapers and magazines, cemetery, church, and census records, as well as city and government records. In addition to the physical archives, our research staff can assist with Internet searches.

 

The library is open to researchers investigating their property, house or building construction, neighborhoods, genealogy, town and country, growth and culture, business, and education.  Students of all ages are welcome and encouraged. 

 

To make an appointment, or if we can assist you with your research request via E-mail, telephone, or by letter, please do not hesitate to contact:

Bryan J. Ogg, Assistant Curator
523 South Webster
Naperville, IL 60540

oggb@naperville.il.us
630.305.5259