The Way We Were: Prize-winning chickens a big deal in Naperville back in the early 1900s

This photograph shows Naperville resident Edward Heim with members of his family and his prize-winning chickens. Heim showed his chickens in local exhibitions in the very early 1900s. (Naperville Heritage Society)

PUBLISHED: March 14, 2025 at 10:25 AM CDT

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This photograph shows Naperville resident Edward Heim with members of his family and his prize-winning chickens. Heim showed his chickens in local exhibitions in the very early 1900s.

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