This is Throwback Thursday #234. In these, we look back into the past at ESCONI specifically and Earth Science in general. If you have any contributions, (science, pictures, stories, etc ...), please sent them to [email protected]. Thanks!
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25 Years Ago - October 1999
- The ESCONI Flea Market/Auction was held on October 2nd, 1999.
- The Field Museum was unveiling its plans to put SUE on display in Stanley Field Hall in May 2000.
- DINO News had a news entry about Wyoming's Seismosaurus mount... supposedly the largest in the world at that time.
- The Archaeology Study Group had a field trip to the Dickson Mounds Museum.
- Paleontology was discussing the Quaternary Period - 1.8 million to 11,000 years ago.
50 Years Ago - October 1974
- There was a Braidwood field trip to Pit 11... take US 66 to IL 129 and drive just past the tipple. Are you coming?
- Lucy McLuckie had an open house after the Braidwood field trip. Her collection was a sight to be seen!
- Mineralogy was discussing "Sulphides"... with samples.
- The Western Springs Juniors were visiting the Thorton Quarry.
- The Micromount of the Month was Silver.
- The Lizzadro Museum had a program on "Gold and Gold Mining".
70 Years Ago - October 1954
- There was a field trip to Hamilton, IL to collect geodes... hmm, that sounds familiar.
- The Junior Group was learning about "Sulfur".
- Adult evening education classes were held in Downers Grove. Courses were - An Introduction to Astronomy, Enameling on Copper, Paleontology, and Jewelry Making.
- ESCONI had a display at the Downers Grove Fall Festival on Labor Day. Jewelry, mineral specimens, fossils, and Native American artifacts were laid out in the Band room of Downers Grove High School.
- Ben Clement wrote "Fluorite in Illinois and Kentucky" for the newsletter. Mining for fluorite and galena started around 1812!
