See a Selection of our Historic Photos Online We are happy to announce that more than 8,000 digitized images in our photo archive are available for viewing online. Now you can browse our collection or search for photos of specific people, places or events from your computer, phone or tablet. The photos are for viewing […]
A Shift in Approach for 2025 In January 2024, we announced a plan to get the Chicago Park District to vote on our proposal to rename Christian Paschen Park at 1932 West Lunt Avenue to honor of the Pollard family, whose long-time home is located next door. During the months that followed, local community members […]
Join popular tour guide Glenna Eaves to learn how Howard Street became one of Chicago’s premier entertainment venues and how the street continues to evolve.
After the Civil War, Greenhouse farming sparked the growth of West Ridge. RPWRHS member Dona Vitale will tell the story of the rise and later decline of the greenhouses, an era in our history that changed the landscape of West Ridge forever.
Join us as we continue our culinary journey through India with Culinary Historian Colleen Sen.
Whether you already love Indian food or are a curious newcomer to the cuisine, you’ll want to take part as we continue our series exploring the regional dishes of India with Culinary Historian Colleen Taylor Sen.
Members and non-members are welcome to attend a brief review of 2024, election of Board of Directors and presentation by Newberry Library Vice President on Indigenous Chicago, an exploration of our regional history through indigenous voices.
Mark the third anniversary of the invasion of Eastern Ukraine by learning more about how ordinary Ukrainians are experiencing the turmoil in their country. Lida Nedilsky, North Park University Sociology Professor, spent last summer meeting Ukrainians and documenting their stories.
C. H. Thompson (1859-1945): Developer of Luxury Homes by Gustavo Azevedo Three centuries ago, not much of modern-day Rogers Park existed. Where houses, apartments and shops now line the streets, birch trees and dunes dotted the landscape. Although almost empty compared to today’s population, the area was home to small groups of Potawatomi, Ojibwe, Odawa, […]
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 unique locally made products that make great gifts or affordable indulgences for your own pleasure.
A mansion sits on the corner of North Sheridan Road and West Fargo Avenue. Built in 1912, the 6,600 sq. ft. home has six and a half baths, two sunrooms, an open eat-in kitchen with an island, a formal living room, and a basement decked out with an exercise room and a wet bar. Typically, a home like this would house a family, and in some ways, it did.
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 soldiers were offered the opportunity to visit the graves of their family members. The trip was meant to show appreciation and allow mothers and wives […]
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.