Uncategorized McHenry’s Mill Dam 30 Sep 202230 Sep 2022 When McHenry was first being settled, the largest business in town was the Owen Brothers Mill. Established in 1851, the brothers ran their business until they sold it to Richard…
Businesses… McHenry’s First Bank 1 Sep 20221 Sep 2022 Banks have always been an important part of a community. Besides safely holding people’s money and offering loans, they were usually headed by many of a town’s business leaders. This…
Uncategorized The New McHenry Library Of 1953 2 Aug 20224 Aug 2022 The McHenry Public Library had humble origins. It was originally started in 1931 by the Mother’s Club, later the McHenry Women’s Club, in a closet at the McHenry High School.…
Construction… The origins of the McHenry Country Club 29 Jun 202227 Jun 2022 At the start of the 1920s, McHenry City leaders and the McHenry Community Club were looking to improve the city's standing as a resort town. While things were going well,…
Uncategorized Pvt. Charles H. Francisco 4 Jun 20223 Jun 2022 During the civil war, thousands of McHenry County citizens volunteered to serve in the United States military. They would see combat in some of the war’s largest campaigns, such as…
Uncategorized Fifi D’Orsay Makes A Scene In Woodstock 30 Apr 202228 Apr 2022 The 1930s were an interesting time in Hollywood. While motion pictures and their actors were very popular, the Great Depression was taking its financial toll on the industry. Movie stars…
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