Uncategorized The W.A.F. Transportation Co. 27 Jul 202115 Jul 2021 At the end of World War II, McHenry was facing a transportation problem. Many thought that the train service to town was lacking and were looking to get to Chicago…
Uncategorized The McHenry Bandshell 7 Jul 20216 Jul 2021 During its long history, McHenry has been very fond of live music. Often times it was played in City Park, now Veteran's Park. Initially, it was favored for large performances,…
Community Events… The City Park Memorial 31 May 202129 May 2021 In 1931, the McHenry chapter of the Daughters of the Grand Army of the Republic decided to host a dedication for a monument at the city park in McHenry. During…
Community Buildings… The 1959 McHenry Post Office 27 Apr 202115 Apr 2021 Following the Second World War, McHenry, like much of the country, grew quite a bit. With population and businesses expanding, the need for postal services grew as well. At 26 employees,…
Community Buildings… Gage’s Driving Park 30 Mar 202129 Mar 2021 During the late nineteenth century into the early twentieth century, people found a variety of ways to entertain themselves. In McHenry, one of the more popular forms of entertainment was…
Uncategorized The Hunter – Weckler Boat Company 5 Mar 20212 Mar 2021 During McHenry's heyday as a resort town, one of the most popular attractions were the lotus beds at Fox Lake, Pistakee Lake, and Grass Lake. Seeing a great business opportunity,…
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