Accidents & Incidents… The Flood of 1938 26 Nov 201612 Sep 2017 In July 1938, the McHenry area had some of the worst floods in its history. A huge storm on June 30th brought torrential rains The storm saturated the area and caused area…
Construction… The McHenry Coliseum? 26 Sep 201624 Oct 2016 During the early part of the 20th century, McHenry was a booming tourist destination. People from Chicago and the surrounding areas would flock to McHenry to enjoy Pistakee Lake…
Construction… The Building of the Iron Pearl Street Bridge 25 Jul 20162 Oct 2016 The first “formal” bridge in McHenry that spanned the Fox River was located at Pearl Street, just east of Riverside Drive (known as Water Street in the 1880s). Bridges or…
Churches… The Early Years of St. Mary’s 26 Mar 20162 Oct 2016 During its history, McHenry has been home to several different churches. One of the most recognizable has been St. Mary's Catholic Church. Its started with many of the German settlers in…
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