The Story of Glenview

Incorporated in 1899 is growing with the railroads. It has north branch of Chicago River and is in vicinity, west of Lake Michigan. Glenview iconic Bear Fountain given by Jackman in 1917, renovated as a symbol stands - adjacent park carries his name. A three-level Bear Fountain, the Village's mascot is the symbolic representation of Glenview. Images of Native American faces run along the top of the pedestal. In the Glenview area lived Potawatomi Nation. Their language belongs to Algonquian family. They are relatives of Ottawa and Ojibwe - the original people. Potawatomi are keepers of fire which resembles, tremendous, unapproachable light, the fire of God of companion worlds on the roadways of the sky.