Open House Chicago
We’re happy to be a Community Partner for the Chicago Architecture Center’s Open House Chicago. This free annual architecture fest offers behind-the-scenes, in-person site visits on October 16-17 to fascinating […]
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Joy and Fear: The Beatles, Chicago and the 1960s
Did you know that The Beatles visited Edgewater’s Saddle and Cycle Club before their 1965 concerts? That’s just one fascinating tidbit in the new book “Joy and Fear: The Beatles, […]
2020 Annual Member Meeting: Ultra Local Geography, from Preservationist Larry Shure
Larry Shure is a preservation planner who has lived in Rogers Park for 20 years. Since 2006 he has shared his neighborhood observations, sketches, diagrams and maps on his blog, […]
One Juror’s Ordeal: The Chicago Seven Conspiracy Trial
Fifty years ago, on Sept 24, 1969, the Chicago Conspiracy Trial opened to decide the fate of eight protesters arrested during the 1968 Democratic Convention. The trial was a political, […]
Living History Program: Artists of the Wall
Artists of the Wall has been an important part of Rogers Park for a quarter of a century. Learn the story behind this enduring Loyola Park Advisory Council project that adds art to our lake shore and involves hundreds of local residents and artists from around the city. Mary Bao, long-time RPWRHS member and one of the founders of the event, will talk about how the festival began, how it has evolved over more than two decades, and plans for where it’s going in the future.
2019 Annual Meeting
What could be more Chicago than elections and hot dogs? Join us for our annual meeting and election of board members, plus a talk by popular food historian Bruce Kraig […]
The Great Chicago House Hunt Continues
Join the Ranks of Our Digital History Detectives. Over the years, we’ve accumulated many photographs of homes, commercial buildings and other places in the neighborhood with limited information as to […]
Open Houses of Worship Weekend
An opportunity to learn about local religious congregations with visits to more than ten Houses of Worship over the course of one weekend.
The Great Chicago House Hunt Continues
Don’t miss your chance to become a digital history detective. Last session left this summer. Over the years, we’ve accumulated many photographs of homes, commercial buildings and other places in […]
The Great Chicago House Hunt Continues
Be a digital history detective. Help identify photos from our archive. Over the years, we’ve accumulated many photographs of homes, commercial buildings and other places in the neighborhood with limited information […]