Entertainment… McHenry’s Skyline Drive-In Theater 30 Apr 201712 Sep 2017 The drive-in theater was one of the iconic crazes of the 1950s. While the first drive-in was actually in Camden, New Jersey in 1933, the popularity of the drive-in didn’t…
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…
Historic Structures… Where In McHenry? September 2016 15 Sep 201622 Nov 2016 This picture was taken of a part local landmark in McHenry. Which Landmark Is It Part Of? Check Back In A Week To Find Out!
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…
Accidents & Incidents… The Fox Pavilion 5 Apr 20162 Oct 2016 During the 1920's dancing was very popular, especially with resort communities, which McHenry was making a name for itself at that time. Picking up on this business opportunity, Clarence Neisen…
