Zender, Adam
Adam Zender (1856-1923), Florist, with many greenhouses on the east side of Ridge, across from their home at 6638 Ridge Avenue (now the site of S&C Electric Company, 6544 N. Ridge Boulevard).
Adam Zender maintained an array of greenhouses on the East Side of Ridge Boulevard from Pratt to Devon, where S&C Electric Company now stands.
Wife: Helena Zender (1859-1946), nee Reinberg, born 1859, from a prominent Lakeview Township farm family
Family lived at 6638 Ridge Avenue.
His brother-in-law, Peter Reinberg, was President Cook County Board of Commissioners in 1920s.
Adam and Helena's Children:
Mrs. Ann Muno
Mrs. Helen Kane
Mrs. Ceal Eckenroth
Adam Zender was one of the first Trustees of the West Ridge Village Board.
Photos
RPWRHS Photo: Z001-0102 shows Adam Zender & Helena Zender nee Reinberg at their wedding, circa 1890.
RPWRHS photo Z001-0202A shows Adam Zender.
