396 Division Street was built for Anton F. Schader in 1908. Anton was a German immigrant who, with his brother Frank, established the Herold Germania newspaper published in German. It was a successful venture until the end of WWI. Following the war, popularizing German heritage and culture declined and the newspaper folded. Anton was treasurer of the German American Editorial Association and president of the German American Press Association. In March of 1921, the Schaders sold their home to William and Lucy Foley. Helen (nee Foley) Griffin joined her mother Lucy in ownership of the property in 1939. In 1961, Helen's husband became the next joint tenant owner, thereby keeping the property in ownership of the Foley family until it was sold in 1972. (fb)

With our Historic Homes in Elgin series coming to an end, we want to continue to provide historical facts on other homes in the area that were not part of the series. We want you to choose the next home that will be featured on our page! Please vote below by June 5th, the house with the most votes will be featured on June 6th! (fb)