You can find about 20 million paintings, photos, dishware, locomotives, books, guns, autographs, fashions, signs, machines, models, guitars, drums, posters, tunes, cartoons, toys, tools, beds, chairs, manacles, videos, watches, sculptures, documents and much, much more, in the Chicago Historical Society's vast collection of historical objects.

Illinois Historic Preservation Agency...Preservation of Illinois' historic resources ...

The home page for the Illinois State Archives.

The PGSA's mission is to collect, disseminate and preserve information on Polish and Polish-American Family History and to help members use that information in their own research.

Total number Illinois men in the service: about 256, 297 Chicago Historical Society sponsors Civil War History Day, Saturday, September 29, 2001. See http://www.chicagohistory.org/cwhd.html for details. Brief Intro to Genealogy & the American Civil War To help you find more information about your soldier. Bibliography of State-wide References for Illinois For references about specific units, ...

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Comprehensive resource for information on the Chicago rapid transit system -- the 'L' -- including history, stations, rolling stock, maps, current news, FAQ, vocabulary, and more!

Photo tours of many Chicago cemeteries, with background text and historical information.

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An exhibit about family life in Illinois from 1700 to the present. You will have the opportunity to meet real people and share in their decision making. ...

The Chicago Women's Liberation Union was organized in 1969 to challenge the suffocating male supremacy of the time.

Canal Corridor Association 25 East Washington Street ~ Suite 1650 ~ Chicago, IL 60602 ~ 312.427.3688 NEW! Special Places Workshops NEW! Teachers Workshops NEW! Canal Corridor Driving Tour Canal Corridor Association I & M Canal History I & M Pioneers I & M Canal Today Educational Programs & Resources Guest Book Links of Interest Welcome to the Illinois & Michigan Canal Corridor I&M Canal, Morris ...

200 North Main Street Bloomington, IL 61701 Phone: (309) 827-0428 Fax: (309)827-0100 Museum Information Hours and Admission Search the Website Governing Body Staff Awards and Accreditation General Information Museum Architecture Membership Related Links Site Information Museum Map Calendar of Events and Exhibits Permanent Exhibits People Politics Work Farming Museum Store Store Information Book ...

Gargoyle - carved in stone. A modern stone carver sculpts gargoyles and grotesques using traditional methods ...

Home Schools and Churches Elgin Academy Elgin High School Franklin School 1st Congregational Church St. Mary's Church St. John Ev. Lutheran Church Ev. Luthern Church of Holy Trinity Buildings Borden Library City Hall Cook Publishing Brethren Publishing House Dunham's Castle Elk's Club Ill. State Armory Home Bank Building Professional Building Post Office Sherman Hospital Resthaven Sanitarium St.

A site dedicated to the explication of the trial of the Chicago Seven.

Contains more than 66, 000 name index of cemetery data, funeral home, newsletter index, e-mail queries, class, field trip and session agenda including computer, writer and german interest groups for DuPage County, Illinois ...

The EHS, headquartered in the Charles Gates Dawes House, a National Historic Landmark, is the repository of artifacts and documents reflecting the diverse and unique history of Evanston, Illinois. The mansion is former home of the United States Vice President, international statesman, and Nobel laureate Charles Gates Dawes.

The Historic Pullman Foundation was founded in 1973 to serve as a vehicle for preservation and restoration activities within the Pullman Historic District in Chicago, Illinois. Historic Pullman Foundation - Learn about the Foundation's history of historic preservation and education, obtain information on how to become a member and find out about the ongoing projects of the Foundation. Town of ...

1918-1940 IMPORTANT DATES PHOTO GALLERY GROWTH CHART LIFE STORIES ALTON MUSEUM GIFT SHOP HOME Robert Pershing Wadlow was born, educated and buried in Alton, Illinois. His height of 8' 11.1 qualifies him as the tallest person in history, as recorded in the Guinness Book of Records. At the time of his death he weighed 490 pounds. Robert was born on February 22, 1918, and weighed a normal eight ...

As a result of a temporary closure due to repairs and the confusion about our planned move to a new location, it has been incorrectly perceived that we were permanently closed. We are not. We are open at our same location, same days and hours of operation. ...

Adams County ILGenWeb QUERIES Adams County Discussion Board Adams County Coordinator Linda Lee Welcome To Adams County Illinois! This Adams County ILGenWeb Project is dedicated to helping family historians find their roots in Adams County. Use the buttons above to find information of interest. Most of the links on this site lead to information on the site. Some links will lead to websites on the ...

One summer morning in 1852, Fred Graue entered his mill and turned the wheel that opened the sluice gates outside. Water from Salt Creek rushed into the millrace and the wooden waterwheel began to turn for the first time. It would turn the machinery that would grind grain for the next seventy years. Today, Graue Mill is the only operating waterwheel gristmill in Illinois, and one of only three ...

Contains St. Clair County family history and genealogy surname indexes, Quarterly Table of Contents (1978-1999), census finding aids, general membership information, tombstone and burial indexes ...

A comprehensive history of Moultrie and Shelby counties, Illinois, including books relating to these counties and townships.

Broadcasting in Chicago, 1921-1989 QUICK ACCESS LINKS: Introduction and main index to this site WMAQ radio history | Amos 'n' Andy | Fibber McGee and Mollie | The Breakfast Club Television at the Merchandise Mart | 1970 television facilities tour | Channel 5 turns 20 The Chicago School of television | Kukla, Fran and Ollie | Dave Garroway | Mary Hartline Sound effects | 1930 studio ...

The Holocaust Educational Foundation is a private, non-profit organization established in 1980 by survivors, their children, and their friends in order to preserve and promote awareness of the reality of the Holocaust.

Nbsp &nbsp Bridgeport At the One Hundred and Sixtieth Anniversary of the Illinois and Michigan Canal * A brief history and look into one of Chicago's oldest neighborhoods Greetings -- Gruen -- Powitac&#180 -- Sveikinimai ! Benvenuto -- Bud vitan -- Dobro dosao -- V lkommen ! Welcome to the Bridgeport history home page. The Languages above are those that have been part of the Bridgeport scene at ...

Haunted Chicago Paranormal Research and Investigation - Presents evidence of paranormal activity uncovered in our investigations ...

Family history in south Cook and north Will counties, Illinois and the Roseland and Pullman neighborhoods of Chicago ...

Located Near Cahokia Mounds, the Powell Archaeological Research Center (PARC) is dedicated to saving archaeological data for future study. It has been formed by individuals concerned about the destruction of archaeological sites by ongoing development in the St. Louis area.

The Eastland Memorial Society Homepage ...

Champaign County Historical Museum At the Cattle Bank 102 E. University Avenue Champaign, IL 61820-4111 Phone: 217-356-1010 FAX: 217-356-1478 The Champaign County Historical Museum was founded in 1974, and celebrated its 25th anniversary in 1999 with the purchase of the Champaign Cattle Bank, which is its new home. The Cattle Bank, placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, is ...

Province of Tree-Girt-Sea Home Page Welcome to the home page of the Province of Tree-Girt-Sea. We are the north side Chicago (including the near north and near west suburbs) chapter of The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA). The SCA is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to re-creating the more pleasant aspects of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Members attempt to produce the ...

Elgin Illinois 60120 - A complete history by E. C. Alft containing two online books. Large and heavily researched site. Easily search over 250, 000 words about Elgin, the area, Kane and Cook counties.

Welcome to Batavia Historical Society on the web! The history of Batavia, Illinois, is rich with excitement. To enter our site and see how well our history has been preserved Click Here ...

Illinois - Iroquois County Genealogical Society ...

Online commentary and resources for theological reflection in the public sphere for public professionals.

Shire of Rokkehealden Home Page Gules, a castle atop a mount and on a chief embattled Or, three laurel wreaths gules. The Shire of Rokkehealden is the southwest suburban Chicago chapter of The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA). The SCA is a non-profit educational organization that selectively recreates the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Members attempt to reproduce the best of the arts, ...

Membership and other information about the Glen Ellyn (Ilinois) Historical Society ...

82nd Illinois - A Homepage The Eighty-second Illinois Infantry was a civil war unit composed mainly of German, Jewish and Scandinavian members. These volunteers were mainly from the Chicago area. The history of the unit includes such battles as Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Orchard Knob, Resaca, New Hope Church, operations around Atlanta, and Sherman's march to the sea . Contents Adjutant ...

Going Back to Chicago The photographer was arrested while composing this picture. Click here for his story. Terry Southern's first-hand account of the conflict captures the passions of the moment. The Democrats are gathering for their first national Convention in Chicago since 1968 when violence overshadowed politics and the city became a microcosm of national fractiousness spawned by the ...

Family History Center The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 620 N. Alpine Road (corner of Rural) Rockford, IL 61108 Phone: (815) 399-2660 (during library hours) The Family History Center will soon have 52 rolls of Winnebago County vital records available. 1997 Calendar MAIL ADDRESS: c/o Ron Winebrenner, 1312 Arnold Ave., Rockford, IL (815) 226-0631 LIBRARY HOURS: MONDAY -- 1:00 P.M. - ...

Check out the latest edition of Historico, the SCHS Newsletter Sangamon County Historical Society 308 East Adams St. Springfield, IL 62701 The mission of the Sangamon County Historical Society is to perpetuate and create interest in the history of Springfield and Sangamon County, and promote educational and literary purposes. Research The Sangamon County Historical Society does not maintain a ...

Welcome to the Chillicothe Historical Society Chillicothe, IL It is the stated mission of the Chillicothe Historical Society to collect, preserve, and display any and all articles relating to the history of Chillicothe and the immediate area. To promote continuing interest in the history of Chillicothe by encouraging young people to become involved in its projects. The Society operates two ...

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Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society encourages and perpetuates an interest in the history of our communities through research, education and preservation ...

An unusually strong thunderstorm in Chicago's southwestern suburbs destroyed a dam across the DuPage River at Channahon that supplied a large section of the Illinois and Michigan Canal with water.

The Catlin Historical Society works to preserve the history of one of the oldest communities in Vermilion County, Illinois, through the Catlin Heritage Museum and the Sandusky Log Cabin.

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This is a very detailed document on the Illinois 87th Regiment!

18th Century Women's Living History Group ...

Tell me when this page is updated Galva, Illinois If you have any questions, or have pictures that you could scan, please e-mail me at the link below. Thank you. wdcraig@hotmail.com If you recognize this house, and have old photos of it I would be interested in seeing them. Please e-mail me if you do. The names of people that lived here before the mid 1970's's include Headland (through 1930's), ...