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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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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,…
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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…
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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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The 1915-16 McHenry Boy’s Basketball Team

21 Mar 202215 Mar 2022
Going into the 1915-16 basketball season, the boys McHenry High School team weren’t optimistic about their chances. The previous season, 1914-15, the team did very well, winning the McHenry County…
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McHenry in the 1850s

28 Feb 202226 Feb 2022
In the 1850s, McHenry was an up-and-coming village. Being the first village in McHenry County, it was settled in 1836, and was the original County Seat. It was during the…

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