Celebrating Local Businesses

Celebrating

L O N G - S T A N D I N G L O C A L B U S I N E S S E S

We are very proud to call DeKalb our home. Our area is rich in innovation, history, and members from all over who invest in the DeKalb business community. DeKalb was established in 1856 and has had a hand in affecting the world from agricultural ingenuity like hybrid corn development and barbed wire, to graduates from Northern Illinois University who have created an impact locally and nationally.

These are some of the long-standing members in our community. We would like to thank them and all longstanding businesses and organizations who have invested their time, money, and lives here. We are stronger together, and because of that we have stood the test of time through highs and lows. We all benefit when we stick together and support local. Local charm is what makes our community distinct and ours. #ProudlyDeKalb #DistinctlyDeKalb

100+ YEARS

• First Baptist Chruch– 1844 • Daily Chronicle - 1879 • Brad Manning Ford – 1920 • Curran Contracting – 1918 • DeKalb Rotary – 1921 • DeKalb American Legion Post 66 – 1921 • Kiwanis Club of DeKalb – 1921

90+ YEARS

• Egyptian Theatre – 1929 • Kishwaukee United Way – 1929

70 - 80+ YEARS

• Delano’s – 1945 • Sullivan’s Tavern – 1945 • Lehan’s – 1946 • DeKalb Optometric – 1949

50 - 60+ YEARS

• Culligan Water of DeKalb – 1955 • Hillside – 1955 • Pizza Villa – 1956 • Bethany Animal Hospital – 1959 • Mardi Gras Lanes – 1960 • Inboden’s Gourmet Meats & Specialty Foods - 1962 • Opportunity House - 1963 • The MidWeek - 1967 • H&R Block – 1969 • The Junction Eating Place -1969

30 - 40+ YEARS

• Theisen Roofing & Siding – 1971 • Fox Valley Community Services – 1972 • Voluntary Action Center – 1974 • Anderson Funeral Home – 1975 • Kishwaukee Special Recreation Association – 1977 • Lincoln Inn – 1977 • Paulsen Appliances & Electronics – 1977 • Studio One Salon & Spa -1977 • Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists – 1978 8 • Barb City Manor – 1979 • Clifton Diving Ventures, Inc. – 1982 • Cracker Jax – 1982 • Brian Scholle State Farm Insurance – 1982 • The Confectionary – 1982 • S.O.A.S Apparel & Design – 1983 • 3M Distribution Center – 1902 • Archer Alignment – 1985 • Banner Up Signs – 1986 • Tom Sparks Auto – 1987 • Blumen Gardens – 1989 • DeKalb Contract Glazing, Inc. – 1989 • Sundog – 1989 • DeKalb Mechanical – 1991 • Redeemed Furniture – 1991