History web ring celebrating the rich and diverse history of Chicago and the Northern Illinois Counties of Boone, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, Winnebago and Will. Any sites which contain historical information of places or events are welcome, including municipalities, history and genealogy sites, museums, libraries, colleges, and personal pages that contain historical information. Explore your heritage!
This is an interesting discussion of the proposal for the canal between Chicago and the Mississippi River in the late 19th century, from the Scientific American magazine. The prairie land in the southwest corner of Lake Michigan, which, seventy years ago, was half morass from the overflowing of the sluggish creek, whose waters, during flood, sprea...
Genealogy information including 1920 DeKalb Census, 1912 Addison Normal School Yearbook and personal family history. Also historic basketweaving, Relay for Life and United Way information. Always updating!
In a recent National Railway Historical Society Bulletin I read that at the time of the Chicago Rail Fair of 1948, Chicago had 22 Class 1 railroads, 9 switching/terminal roads; 6 industrial railroads and 3 suburban (interurban) roads. I have searched for all the information available on this memorable event.
A Chicago Bypass is all about getting railroad freight around Chicago instead of going through Chicago (with the resulting delays and pollution). Lots on car pollution in Chicago. Lots of energy saved.
Eclectic collection of posts and articles on the general history of Chicago and its neighborhoods. Posts include encyclopedia entries on Chicago, descriptions from vintage books and newspapers, and interesting old photographs.
The Ridge Historical Society is a not-for-profit community historical organization located in the Beverly Hills/Morgan Park neighborhoods of Chicago. The site covers the various aspects of the community's history.
The Elgin, Joliet & Eastern, runs a huge circle around Chicago, crossing every line entering the Chicago terminal. In addition, it serves great industries, like US Steel's Gary Works.
Dedicated to the history, preservation, and continuing story of windmills in Illinois. Learn about American "farm" windmills, wind turbines/farms, and Dutch wind grist mills.
The Eastland Memorial Society is dedicated to provide information and support for descendants of Eastland disaster victims and survivors, to promote historical knowledge and remembrance of the disaster, and to plan and facilitate activities and projects which contribute to the commemoration of the disaster, which occurred on July 24, 1915.
The Chicago River & Indiana Railroad and the Chicago Junction Railway controlled access to the Chicago Union Stock Yards district. They were part of the New York Central System. Includes
the Indiana Harbor Belt.
