The Community Foundation’s historic video, “A History of West Aurora School District 129,” is now available on DVD! This comprehensive study of the school district covers the years 1836-2015.
Sharon Stredde, our president emeritus, researched the background for this production and authored the script. Neal Ormond, the Community Foundation’s former chairman of the board, is the narrator of the video. The A+ Foundation and its president Frank Voris provided direction and review of the video’s contents.
The 55-minute DVD can be purchased at the Aurora Historical Society’s Museum Store, located in the David L. Pierce Art and History Center at 20 East Downer Place, Aurora, 60505. The price is $19.95, plus tax. Historical society members receive a 10% discount. Store hours are Wednesdays-Saturdays from Noon-4pm. For more information, please call the Aurora Historical Society at 630-907-0650.
This video joins 25 other historic videos produced by the Foundation over the past five years. Click here to view all videos.
The Community Foundation is pleased to have taken the lead role in preserving this history. We trust the viewers will enjoy learning more about the wonderful traditions of School District 129. Our sincere thanks goes to the Aurora Historical Society for its research assistance and its willingness to serve the community and West alumni by placing the video in its store.
