Annamarie EricksonAnnamarie Erickson is a librarian and historian currently serving as curator of the Bloomingdale Public Library local history room. She has a master's degree in library and information science from Rosary College and a master's degree in history fromNortheastern Illinois University. Mary Ellen Johnson is a 27-year resident and editor of the village of Bloomingdale's community publication as well as a freelance writer. Both are members of the Bloomingdale Historical Society. Most of the vintage images appearing in this pictorial journey have been donated to the local history room. The rest have been gathered from longtime residents and local organizations. Read More Read Less