Why is Lombard called “The Lilac Village”? Here in the heart of Lombard, you’d almost expect the air to be thick with the scent of lilacs. Lombard wasn’t always known for these fragrant blooms. The village, originally called Babcock’s Grove, was founded in 1833. It wasn’t until 1868 that it adopted the name Lombard, in honor of Josiah Lombard, a Chicago banker who built several homes here. The village’s fragrant claim to fame came in 1927. Colonel William Plum, a prominent Lombard resident, bequeathed his estate to the village upon his death. This generous gift included his home, which housed the Helen M. Plum Memorial Library, and a vast garden. This wasn’t just any garden, though. It boasted over 200 varieties of lilacs, creating a fragrant spectacle each spring. This stunning collection became Lilacia Park, the heart of Lombard’s annual Lilac Festival. Since 1930, each May, Lombard bursts into a celebration of color and fragrance. The festival features a parade, a Lilac Queen coronation, concerts, and even a Mother’s Day Brunch, all set against a backdrop of blooming lilacs.
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