Uncategorized Donkey Ball Comes to McHenry 4 May 20233 May 2023 During the 1930s McHenry, like the rest of America, was in the throes of the great depression. Businesses closed, jobs were hard to come by and times were just overall…
Uncategorized The Second St. Patrick’s Church 13 Apr 202312 Apr 2023 McHenry and built its first church in 1853. With an addition in 1872 and a remodel in 1883, the church continued to grow and be modified to meet the needs of…
Uncategorized The Blizzard of 1936 7 Mar 20236 Mar 2023 In February of 1936, McHenry experienced some of the worst weather in the town’s history. The city did have some terrible winters in the past, 1889 and 1918 were noted…
Uncategorized Governor Stratton & The McHenry Dam Lock 8 Feb 20237 Feb 2023 In early 1958, Governor William Stratton set up a commission to make the Fox River area more attractive to boaters and vacationers. The commission, known as the Development of the…
Uncategorized The 1927 Fire Engine 27 Dec 202219 Dec 2022 In 1927, the McHenry Fire Department needed a new fire truck as theirs' was involved in an accident and needed to be replaced. The community was able to come together…
Uncategorized Magician Ralph Pierce 12 Dec 202212 Dec 2022 Although he isn’t known today outside of magicians, in his day, Ralph Pierce was a well-respected performer who came to McHenry at least three times. Pierce’s magic performances took him…
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