You are invited to the Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society’s annual Member and Volunteer Holiday Party! When: Sunday, December 6, from 1 to 4 pm Where: Gulliver’s Restaurant, 2727 West Howard Street, Chicago. Founded in 1958, Gulliver’s is one of the neighborhood’s oldest restaurants, famous for its elaborate décor and delicious Italian food. Pizza, salad, and […]
The Historian is the Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society’s award-winning newsletter. Fall 2015 Issue Download and/or view the Fall 2015 issue here. Contents: “RPWRHS moves to 7363 N. Greenview Avenue in Jarvis Square!” Collectors Corner August 2015 Glenwood Arts District Walking Tour From the President’s Desk Volunteer Profile: Rachel Boyle “Walter Burley and Marion Mahony […]
Join us on Tuesday, October 13 from 6:30 to 8 PM at the Northtown Library for “A History of the Jewish Community in West Ridge” with Richard Reeder. This event is the sequel to our immensely popular “A History of the Jewish Community in Rogers Park” program, held in August 2015. Richard Reeder will explore […]
On August 29th and 30th, the RP/WRHS moved to 7363 N. Greenview Avenue in Jarvis Square. Though we had many happy years at our Morse Avenue location, we needed a more permanent home so we can execute new strategic goals and manage organizational growth. We’re thrilled to have found such a space at 7363 N. […]
RP/WRHS board member and Education Committee Chair Katherine Macica was interviewed by ABC 7 Chicago for their “7 on the Streets” feature. For “7 on the Streets,” ABC reporters investigate the origins of Chicago’s street names. Reporter Rox Varon sat down with Macica to discuss streets in Rogers Park and West Ridge. Wolcott Avenue, Grand […]
Wilkins family and friends enjoying a day at Lunt Avenue Beach. Circa 1890.
Find out at “Statue Stories Chicago Night Out in Lincoln Park,” a special event being held on Thursday, August 6th at the Lincoln Park Cultural Center by our friends at the Chicago Park District and the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation.
By Kay McSpadden, RPWRHS Vice President and Volunteer Team Leader Rob Case is a long-time volunteer that the Society would find it hard to do without; he wears many hats. His main task has been organizing and digitizing our extensive photo collection and training other volunteers to do the same. Hence, when someone contacts us […]
On May 9th, the Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society, the Chicago Park District, the Australian Consulate-General of Chicago, and the Honorable Joe Moore, Alderman of the 49th Ward, hosted the dedication of the Marion Mahony Griffin Beach Park at West Jarvis Avenue and Lake Michigan. After the dedication, the Australian Consulate-General of Chicago sponsored a […]
