Entertainment… The 1907 McHenry Blues 24 Oct 201624 Oct 2016 Baseball was a small town's game and many towns featured semi-professional clubs during the 1900's. McHenry was no exception. The baseball team the McHenry Blues started in 1905 and played…
featured… September’s This Week In History 4 Oct 201624 Oct 2016 Here was September's This Week In History that was published weekly on the McHenry Public Library's homepage. September 4, 1930 - Headline: HS Enrollment Breaks Records The McHenry High School saw a drastic rise in its population securing 63…
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…
Where In McHenry? Where In McHenry? September 2016 Answer 21 Sep 201622 Nov 2016 The Clock Is From The Gazebo at Veterans Memorial Park!
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!
Accidents & Incidents… The McHenry Train Crash of 1908 22 Aug 20162 Oct 2016 On March 30, 1908 one of the worst train wrecks took place here in McHenry. Around 8:30 am a train loaded with 24 head of cattle and six calves were…
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