The Foundation for the Preservation of Flossmoor History was created to bring the Flossmoor community together, past and present, to celebrate our distinct history and understand how it shapes our promising future. And soon, we will have a home…
The Wagner Building
The Wagner Building is Flossmoor’s oldest commercial building. Located at the corner of Flossmoor Road and Leavitt Avenue, it was built in 1889 and was home to A.L. Wagner & Co. Real Estate. The Wagner’s were one of the “founding families’’ of Flossmoor. They built the Civic Center at Flossmoor Road and Sterling Avenue, which became the hub of downtown Flossmoor and the central business district.
Al Wagner donated his building, centrally located at 2709 Flossmoor Road, to the Foundation for the Preservation of Flossmoor History for us to restore and create a space for the community to learn about our history, gather with neighbors, and promote the arts.
Upcoming Events
Join us at an upcoming event!
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026 from 10:30-Noon we are hosting an industry tour of our building. Meet at Beyond Borders cafe in beautiful downtown Flossmoor, stroll to the building, see our collections, and learn about how to collaborate with us to make a positive impact in the village and Southland.
Please reply to bonnie@marquettehamlingroup.com to register for this event.
Coming soon…a dedication ceremony for Flossmoor’s first Illinois State Historical Society historical marker recognizing the winter hunting grounds of an indigenous Upper Missippian tribe. Stay tuned!
Get Involved
This is your opportunity to get involved and create a vibrant and unique space for our community, not to mention save a landmark. Be part of Flossmoor history and help bring this project to life!
We’re looking for monetary and construction material donations and artifacts that tell the history of Flossmoor. Some of the categories we’re looking to highlight are our Indian roots, inhabitants prior to 1924, historic homes and diverse architectural styles, the importance of education, the influence of golf, the success and strengths of an integrated community, prominent residents, and other ideas you may have!
Monetary donations may be made to the “Foundation for the Preservation of Flossmoor History”:
Via Check mailed to the Foundation at P.O. Box 94, Flossmoor, IL 60422
Via Venmo at @flossmoorhistory
Via PayPal at flossmoorhistory@gmail.com
To donate artifacts or join the effort, please contact us at flossmoorhistory@gmail.com
**The Foundation for the Preservation of Flossmoor History is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code; EIN 87-4278282.**
Tell us your Flossmoor Story!
We’d love to hear what Flossmoor means to you!
In The News
Crump, Eric. Flossmoor historical society receives first major donation, HF Chronicle, December 18, 2023.
Jones, Bill. ‘Tremendous collection’ of midcentury architecture focus of tour in Flossmoor, Olympia Fields, Chicago Tribune Daily Southtown, June 19, 2023.
Rodkin, Dennis & Guth, Amy. Chicago home prices stay solid, with one caveat (16:30), Crain’s Daily Gist podcast, EP 875, June 1, 2023.
Rodkin, Dennis. Peek at a dozen midcentury homes on this driving tour, Crain’s Chicago Business, May 30, 2023.
Crump, Eric. Flossmoor historical society acquires Wagner Building to serve as space for history and arts, HF Chronicle, December 25, 2022.
Traut, Lauren. Historic, Cherished Wagner Building Donated to Local Nonprofit, Patch, December 9, 2022.