arlington heights illinois a brief history
the village of arlington heights beginning with the diligence and fortitude of william dunton is replete with stories of bitter hardship and exalting triumph . originally named dunton after its founder the villages success was sealed by canny deal making that brought a railroad through the middle of town . as the state of illinois boomed the village on the tracks flourished with agriculture industry transportation and an expanding population . from the influx of immigrants and industry to the resurrection of the arlington park racetrack read the compelling history of a small agricultural villages transformation into a thriving commercial district and the unique way in which its small town charm and industrious spirit coexist .