History:

Its origin as a community began in 1936 when the real estate developers, Smith and Dawson, constructed homes in the area bounded by Willow Road on the north, McDonald Road on the south, Elmhurst Road on the east, and Schoenbeck Road on the west. During t he next twelve years, Smith and Dawson developed most of the area bounded by Euclid Avenue north to Palatine Road and Wheeling Road west to Schoenbeck Road. Elmhurst Road served as a dividing line running north and south. The center of the community bec ame the intersection of Elmhurst and McDonald Roads. It was there that one of the first shopping centers in the state was constructed.

The residents of District 23 have always placed a premium on good schools. Locally, the educational needs of the children are met by Elementary District 23 and high school District 214. The community is fortunate to have two high schools, Wheeling High School and John Hersey High School, built within its boundaries.