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Interested in fun facts and the history of Westmont, IL?
Then read on!
Here are some interesting facts about Westmont, Illinois:
1. Westmont was incorporated in 1921, initially as a dry town, where the sale of alcohol was prohibited.
2. Westmont has been known as the "Casserole Capital of the World" because it was once home to the world's largest factory producing aluminum cookware.
3. The Ford Drive-in Theater in Westmont is one of the few remaining drive-in theaters in the Chicago area.
4. The Westmont Park District operates the Ty Warner Park, which was named after the creator of Beanie Babies, who grew up in Westmont.
5. Westmont has a strong connection to the Chicago Cubs, with the team's former owner, the late William S. Wrigley Jr., having a summer home in the town.
6. The Westmont Music Festival, held every September, is an annual event that features local musicians, food vendors, and activities for families.
7. The Westmont Public Library is a historic building that was once a one-room schoolhouse, built in 1865. The district was established in 1929.