Our New Acquisition
President Ken Walchak welcomes the clock into the RPWRHS collection. Many thanks to donor Jeanne E. Heinen, who recently gave us a treasured keepsake that is truly part of our […]
President Ken Walchak welcomes the clock into the RPWRHS collection. Many thanks to donor Jeanne E. Heinen, who recently gave us a treasured keepsake that is truly part of our […]
The Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society Board would like to thank all who attended our Virtual Annual Meeting. About 100 members and supporters logged on to Zoom to hear a […]
The video recording of this Virtual Living History Program presented by David Patt will be posted here soon.
Shop Where Your Heart is in February It’s been tough the past year, and local businesses need our support. During February, put your money where your heart is and shop […]
2020 RPWRHS Historic House Walk: A (Virtual) Walk Through Time and Place Instead of spending just one Sunday afternoon touring interesting historic homes in one neighborhood of Rogers Park or […]
It seems impossible, but six months ago, before the Covid-19 pandemic changed almost everything, RPWRHS held its annual member meeting in a spirit of looking forward to a great new year. We’re posting this report now, to remind us all of what our “old normal” lives looked like, as we think about what the “new normal” may eventually bring.
We’re Okay, But Neighbors on Jarvis Were Hit Hard Photos taken August 12, 2020 by Stephanie Barto When the Rogers Park Tornado roared straight down Jarvis Avenue at 4 p.m […]
As we continue a second week of demonstrations seeking justice for all who have been affected by ongoing racial discrimination, our community is taking small steps toward reopening while continuing […]
By Kay McSpadden, Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society Board Member On Nov 4, 2019 Marjorie Fritz-Birch spoke as part of the Living History program. Fifty years ago, Her mother Jean […]