Welcome to the Raupp Museum Online Database

We have moved! Check out our new online database here: New Raupp Museum Database.  This page will be retired on April 15, 2024. 

The Raupp Museum Online Database features online exhibits and collections (objects, archives, photographs) from the Raupp Museum to showcase the rich history of Buffalo Grove, Illinois. To research items in our collection, select browse artifacts above or search for objects by name or catalog number in the search bar.

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Women in Buffalo Grove: The Nurses Club

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There are many women who have played an important role in making Buffalo Grove a great place to live throughout...

What's in Style? C. 1890

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Today, fashion changes constantly. But what was it like for the people that lived in Buffalo Grove over 100 years...

Five Days at the Firnbach & Raupp General Store

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The Firnbach & Raupp General Store was an essential part of the Buffalo Grove community. It was the place where...

Receipt

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One (1) Firnbach and Raupp store receipt from September 02, 1919. Receipt recipient is for William (spelled Wm. on receipt) R. has two (2) items…

Print, Photographic

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One (1) black and white square photograph of the back of a rectangle style single floor home, with part of the yard. Image if very blurry. Pictured is…

Relic, Religious

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One (1) rosary with crucifix pendant, red glass beads, and flat circular Mary pendant on the interior. The main pendant that hangs from the rosary is…

Receipt

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One (1) Firnbach and Raupp store receipt from September 05, 1919. Receipt recipient is C. Tumdt and has seven (7) items purchased (one (1) sugar, one…