The photo is of Peter Weigand (behind bar), owner and proprietor of the Hotel in Lombard. In 1998, the building was still standing on the SW corner of Park St. & St. Charles Rd.. in Lombard. At that time there was a Restaurant on the main floor. |
WEIGAND, PETER: For many years associated with the Hotel business in DuPage County, during which time he afforded entertainment for many of the notable visitors to this locality for an indefinite period, and set up a standard of excellence hard to be beaten, was born near Lombard, York Township, October 25, 1855. He is a son of John and Mrs. Gertrude (Flickman Yanser) Weigand. Growing up in York Township, Peter Weigand attended the
district
schools and spent a short time in a Catholic parochial
school.
When
fourteen years old, he began working as a farm hand, continuing
this for four
years,
when On November 2, 1889 Mr. Weigand married Mary Schempp, born in Philadelphia - November 30, 1864 - daughter of Phillip and Nanette (Elser) Schempp, natives of Germany. After the death of his first wife he married her sister Mary. The Schempp family came to Lombard July 21, 1887, and Mr. Schempp died December 4, 1889, aged fifty-two years. His widow later married Carl Ketcher, and after his death was united with Carl Koseck, and they resided in Lombard. Mr. and Mrs. Weigand became the parents of four children: Albert P. Who was born August 3, 1890, a student of applied electricity at Pratt Institute of Brooklyn, New York after having already been graduated from the Lewis Institute of Chicago: Ferdinand W. Who was born May 19,1982, a graduate of the Lombard Public School, is with his father: Gertrude M. Who was born February 11, 1896, a graduate of the Lewis Institute: and Harold G. Who was born September 29, 1903. Mr. Weigand is a Democrat, but has never desired office, preferring to devote himself to his private affairs. Having been connected with the Hotel life for so long a time, Mr. Weigand is know all over the State, and affectionately remembered by those who had the pleasure of being his transient guests, as well as those who lived in his Hotel. Contributed by Jim Bauer, October 1999. Back to DuPage County ILGenWeb |