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 […]
Society News
2021 Annual Meeting Sets Attendance Record
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 […]
Walking Down Devon and Other Childhood Memories
The video recording of this Virtual Living History Program presented by David Patt will be posted here soon.
Six Months Later: 2020’s Last Live Event
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.
Speak Out, Seek Justice, Stay Safe in Troubling Times
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 […]
Made in Chicago: A Look At Our Manufacturing Past
Another in our series of Living History talks By Kay McSpadden, RPWRHS Events Chair and Board Member The scale that started it all. Photo by Stephanie Barto. When most people […]
The Gangsters of West Ridge: A Walk Through Chicago’s Roaring 20’s
Tom Nall reports on a new walking tour through West Ridge Bungalow Districts with ties to Chicago’s Prohibition Era history.
2018 Annual Meeting Recap
On March 24, the Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society’s 2018 Annual Meeting opened with a review of the accomplishments of the past year, followed by election of new board members and a talk by featured speaker, State Senator Heather Steans.
2017 Annual Meeting Re-cap
Did you miss our annual meeting? Check out the PowerPoint to see what you missed. Download the file by clicking here or view it below. [gview file=”https://rpwrhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/RPWRHS-Annual-Meeting-Final.pdf” height=”900px” save=”0″] […]
“Property” Exhibit Collaboration
The Roman Susan Art Foundation and the Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society collaborated to present “Property,” an exhibit that reflects the way neighborhoods emerge and change as a result of […]