The house this cache is behind was built by architect Henry W. Homelius in 1914 and is included on a walking tour of historic homes. What really makes this house special in the Village is that it was “Tally’s House”.
F. Eleen “Tally’ Almquist was born February 23, 1924 in Kiowa County, CO, Eileen worked as a welder’s assistant, helping to build ships during WWII in Oregon and later became a school teacher in Nebraska. She also worked in the Weather Bureau in Nebraska before relocating to Bergen in 1956.
She retired in 1983 as director of the Byron Bergen Library in which she helped found; was the Bergen Village Historian; member of the Triangle Club, Bergen Business and Civic Association, Bergen Historical Society, Republican Women's Club, league of Woman Voters and Historians of Genesee County. Mrs. Almquist was also a correspondent for the Daily News for many years. She was responsible for getting the village downtown on the Historic Registry.
A plaque in her memory will soon be placed at the entrance of the Village Hall that states
“A wonderful friend to the Village of Bergen, a “treasure” whose energy, hard work and dedication secured for us our library , the inclusion of our downtown buildings on the National Historic Register, Village Park designations and Bergen Swamp recognition. Through her writings she gave us an invaluable look into our past. Tally told us stories of our past, she helped put our task and responsibilities in perspective, helped recognize how what happened in the years before should inform our future. Thank you for the legacy, the knowledge of the history that is Bergen, something for us to be proud of, something to build on, and something to remember.”
This geocache is place in her honor. It is location in Hickory Park and is only accessible from the south side of the fence. There is no reason to go into the backyard. Stay in the Park. Bring your own pen. There is some room for small trade-able items. Please also park in the parking lot to the west. This is not a drive up cache.