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 201619 Aug 2020 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…
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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