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…
Businesses… McHenry’s Dollar Days 30 Jun 20162 Oct 2016 During most of the 20th Century, McHenry had a semi-annual event called Dollar Day. Eventually, in the 1950s as the event became more popular, Dollar Days that was held most often over…
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…
Community Events… The McHenry’s Historic Election of 1914 10 Mar 20162 Oct 2016 In the spring of 1914, the village of McHenry held their elections to vote for their public officials and on some key issues of the day, such as if they should…
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