Joseph F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center
921 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 756-7904
 


From left: Joseph F. Glidden, Chase E. Glidden, Mabel Glidden and Jessie Glidden
Timeline of Resident Caretakers 

Date Residents Notes
1861-1877 Joseph F. Glidden Home originally built by local Carpenter Jacob Haish, according to Oxen to Jets p.107
Feb. 1, 1877 Daughter Elva Glidden marries William Bush  Wedding was held in the large west room
1878-1884 James Bardwell Glidden James (Joe's 2nd cousin) managed Joe's farm after Joe decided to move to Glidden Hotel
1884 -1890s Chase Eliphalet & Anna (Webster) Glidden

Chase (James Glidden's son) was Joseph's 2nd cousin once removed

1910 - 1941 John & Mabel Glidden
Residence for John Glidden's family (Joe's nephew) according to DeKalb Chronicle 6/12/1956 p. 5

1910 - 1968

Mabel Glidden

Mabel lived in the home after her husband's death

1901- 1998

Carter Glidden
1912-1998 Jessie Glidden
Jessie was born in the home and lived there until March, 1998, when she moved Oak Crest Retirement Center
Oct. 25, 1973 House listed on National Register of Historic Places
1995 Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center not-for-profit organization established

DeKalb Landmark Commission designation year
1998 - Present Joseph F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center

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