Welcome to the Raupp Museum Online Database

Explore the history of Buffalo Grove in our featured exhibits and objects below.

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. Keep checking back as we add more! 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 April 3, 1919. Receipt is rectangular with black printed text and written notes in pencil. The receipt…

Uniform, Organizational

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One (1) white cotton collared short sleeve shirt with military patches and badges affixed. There are two pockets on the breast area with white plastic…

Pendant, Religious

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One (1) silver, gold, red and purple religious pendant case. The case has a steel body with a hinged lid. There is a red window on the front that…

Receipt

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One (1) Firnbach and Raupp store receipt from April 6, 1919. Receipt is rectangular with black printed text and written notes in pencil. The receipt…