Uncategorized The 1927 Fire Engine 27 Dec 202219 Dec 2022 In 1927, the McHenry Fire Department needed a new fire truck as theirs' was involved in an accident and needed to be replaced. The community was able to come together…
Uncategorized Magician Ralph Pierce 12 Dec 202212 Dec 2022 Although he isn’t known today outside of magicians, in his day, Ralph Pierce was a well-respected performer who came to McHenry at least three times. Pierce’s magic performances took him…
Uncategorized Mill Pond 12 Nov 202210 Nov 2022 When the Mill Dam was constructed in 1851, the buildup of water behind it formed the Mill Pond. For many years, the fact that the dam was there was all…
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.…
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