Winnetka Historical Society
Since its founding in 1932, the Winnetka Historical Society has been a vital community organization... citysearch.com
Glencoe Historical Society
A goldmine of local information, the Glencoe Historical Society is the authority on village history... citysearch.com
Arlington Heights Historical Museum ;
The Arlington Heights Historical Society was founded in 1957 by a group of citizens concerned about preserving their local heritage. These charter members met in each other's homes and began to collect local history memor... famplosion.com
Kennicott Grove
Kennicott House was built in 1856 by John A. Kennicott, a prominent Illinois physician, horticulturist, and educational and agricultural leader. Kennicott moved to the Grove from New Orleans with his family in 1836 shortly afte... hmdb.org
Highland Park Historical
Since 1966, the Highland Park Historical Society has been fulfilling the role of preserving, discovering and sharing history of this upscale North Shore town... patch.com
George Clayson Hse Museum
The George S. Clayson House Museum and Library is dedicated to local history. Tours and various educational programs are held at the museum throughout the year. The house was built in 1873 and has been restored to its late 19t... patch.com
Norwood Park Outdoor Pool
Whether you are looking to relax on the pool deck soaking in some rays or having fun on the water slide or learning to swim the Norwood Park pool is a great summer destination right in the middle of a bustling Chicago... explorechicago.org
Alexander Robinson
(Chee Chee Pin Quay) Chief of the Potawatomi, Chippewa, and Ottawa Indians Who died April 22, 1872 Catherine (Chevalier) his wife who died August 7, 1860 and other members of their family are buried on this spot - Part of the R... hmdb.org
Burial Site Of Josette Beaubien
Josette Beaubien, a survivor of the Fort Dearborn Massacre, was buried here in 1845. She was married to Jean Baptiste Beaubien, one of Chicago's first settlers. Her brother was Claude LaFramboise, a chief of the Potawatomi Indi... hmdb.org
Norwood Park Metra Station
Built in 1907, the Norwood Park Metra Station is one of the last remaining railroad depots designed by Charles Frost and Albert Granger, a famous Chicago architectural team who designed buildings for the 1893 World's ... explorechicago.org
Old Edgebrook Historic District
Planned in 1894 as a residential neighborhood with access to the train system and the nearby golf course, this residential area surrounded by Cook County Forest Preserve has a variety of homes in Colonial Revival, Que... explorechicago.org
Wingert House
The Wingert House, built in 1845, is one of the few remaining early farmhouses within the City of Chicago. It is currently a private residence and may be viewed only from the outside. explorechicago.org
The Green Bay Trail
One branch of the Green Bay Trail traversed this region. Originally an Indian trail, after 1816 the route connected Fort Dearborn at Chicago with Fort Howard at Green Bay. Couriers faced hunger, cold and Indians to carry dispat... hmdb.org
George "Papa Bear" Halas Grave Site
Owner, Founder, Coach of The Chicago Bears. In his association with the Chicago Bears, George Halas spent 40 seasons as its coach: The team won 325 games, lost 151 and tied 31. The Bears posted NFL championships in 1921, ... findagrave.com