Uncategorized The Blizzard of 1936 7 Mar 20236 Mar 2023 In February of 1936, McHenry experienced some of the worst weather in the town’s history. The city did have some terrible winters in the past, 1889 and 1918 were noted…
Uncategorized Governor Stratton & The McHenry Dam Lock 8 Feb 20237 Feb 2023 In early 1958, Governor William Stratton set up a commission to make the Fox River area more attractive to boaters and vacationers. The commission, known as the Development of the…
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…
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