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Wilder Mansion
Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst
(Seth Wadhams, 1868; E. Norman Brydges, 1937 alterations)
Built in 1868, the
Wilder Mansion housed the Elmhurst Public Library from 1922 to 2003. The
original, central section of the building was later updated in 1937 to
reflect a Neo-Classical style. It was at that time that the side wings and
the front portico were added to the building. A later 1964 addition was
constructed off the back of the building and does not detract from the
historic appearance of the primary façade. |
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When the city decided to construct a new library in 2000, the Elmhurst Park
District gave land from Wilder Park (which surrounds the mansion) to
accommodate the new building. In exchange, the city agreed to fund life
safety and ADA code upgrades to the Wilder Mansion and to transfer the
property to the Park District for use as a multi-use facility. However,
since the library vacated the former mansion in 2003, it has remained vacant
and no upgrades have been made. Requests by concerned citizens regarding
specific plans for the building have gone unanswered.
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 What Can I Do?
Urge city officials to begin public discussions regarding the importance of
renovating and reusing the Wilder Mansion. Contact Mayor Thomas D. Marcucci,
City of Elmhurst, 209 N. York St., Elmhurst, IL 60126, Phone (630) 530-3000.
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