Shop Jarvis Square this Saturday
Once again, we’ll be hosting local artisans at our Office, 7363 North Greenview, as part of the annual “Shop Jarvis Square” celebration. Stop in to say hello and shop for […]
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Cora, Edward and Newell Ware: A Gold Star Family Story
Edward Newell Ware (1892-1919): A Unique Life of Selfless Service By Gustavo Azevedo In 1930, the first Gold Star pilgrimage took place. Hundreds of American mothers and widows of fallen […]
The Secret Hideaway of the War Hero’s Notorious Father
Eddie O’Hare was known as a “front man” for Al Capone who kept a secret hideaway apartment in Rogers Park to hide from his enemies. After his murder in 1939, his son “Butch” O’Hare became a war hero whose name lives on in Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.
John Downs: Sketching Justice As It Happened
Courtroom Artist John Michael Downs was a witness to some of the most significant legal cases in Chicago history the Chicago Daily News and Chicago Sun-Times.
38th Annual Historic HouseWalk: The Spacious Homes and Serene Gardens of Juneway Terrace
The northern-most street on the border of Chicago and Evanston is a hidden-away corner of Rogers Park. Lined with mature trees and large backyard gardens, the long block of Juneway Terrace west of busy Sheridan Road offers a tranquil outdoor setting. Our 2024 HouseWalk features eight homes and an additional garden that highlight that street’s historic past and promising future. Homeowner guides will show their homes and share their efforts to make this street a beautiful refuge for life in the 21st Century.
The Pioneering Spirit of Naomi Pollard Dobson (1883-1971)
Wilhelmina Naomi Pollard was the first Black woman to earn a degree from Northwestern University, beginning her life as a trailblazer. But as often has happened, Naomi Pollard’s story has been buried under the weight of the accomplishments of others of the time, including her far more well-known brother, Fritz Pollard.
A Culinary Tour of India in the World in One Neighborhood
Whether you are a long-time fan of Indian cuisine or a newcomer to the many regional dishes of the sub-continent, you can enjoy delicious meals in the company of others who share your love of adventurous eating. Join our culinary tour of India co-sponsored by the Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society and the Culinary Historians of Chicago.
Addressing Eco-Anxiety: A Living History Series in 4 Parts
Our final examination of new strategies to address the challenges of climate change will present an overview of efforts to develop a Hydrogen Economy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Clark Street Walking Tours
Join us on Sunday, June 9th and Saturday, June 15th as we learn about the history of the stretch of Clark Street in Rogers Park. Both days will consist of […]
The Art of Surveying: A History of Chicagoland in Maps
About 45 map-lovers attended the Living History Program on May 4, 2024 at the Northtown branch library. Living History Program Summary by Dave Kalensky On Saturday, May 4, 2024, the […]