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Woodstock Opera House & Bandstand
The Opera House was finished in 1890 and this is one of the oldest photographs of it. The picture shows the bandstand as it looked before the 1909 structure. The houses and shops on the southwest side of the Square (where Woodstock Square Mall is…
The Sentinel or Civil War Monument in the City Square Park
The “Sentinel” or Civil War Monument was erected in 1909 by the Grand Army of the Republic. Zoia Monuments mounted the statue on its base. The symbols of the infantry, cavalry, navy, and marines are carved on the sides. Over time it became the…
Benton Street Looking North World War 1 Homecoming Celebration, 1919
On June 10, 1919 the city of Woodstock Illinois hosted a Homecoming Celebration for McHenry County's returning soldiers, sailors and marines from World War I.
This picture shows Benton Street from Van Buren all the way to Church Street.
This picture shows Benton Street from Van Buren all the way to Church Street.
Benton Street World War 1 Homecoming Celebration, 1919
On June 10, 1919 the city of Woodstock Illinois hosted a Homecoming Celebration for McHenry County's returning soldiers, sailors and marines from World War I.
Corner of Benton & Jackson Streets - World War 1 Homecoming Celebration, 1919
On June 10, 1919 the city of Woodstock Illinois hosted a Homecoming Celebration for McHenry County's returning soldiers, sailors and marines from World War I. This photo is of the State Bank of Woodstock and to the left, the Odd Fellows Hall (Benton…
Welcome Home Arch on Main Street World War 1 Homecoming Celebration, 1919
On June 10, 1919 the city of Woodstock Illinois hosted a Homecoming Celebration for McHenry County's returning soldiers, sailors and marines from World War I.
The 'Welcome Home' arch was located on the south end of Main Street.
The 'Welcome Home' arch was located on the south end of Main Street.
Automobiles on Woodstock Square (Johnson Street)
The purpose of the automobile lineup on Johnson Street on the Woodstock Square is unknown (possibly an auto club). The photo was taken after 1912 when the pillars with globe lights were installed in the park and the street was paved with bricks.
Kendall Block on Cass Street, 1920s
This photo was taken in the 1920’s, showing the building where Prudential Realty and Town Square Inn are located. Compare it with the photo of the same building in 1883 (Kendall Block and Austin’s Grocery Store). The building has been doubled in size…
Cass Street World War 1 Homecoming Celebration, 1919
On June 10, 1919 the city of Woodstock Illinois hosted a Homecoming Celebration for McHenry County's returning soldiers, sailors and marines from World War I.
Hoy’s Pharmacy was in business for many years, succeeded by Pfeiffer’s, Gibson’s and…
Hoy’s Pharmacy was in business for many years, succeeded by Pfeiffer’s, Gibson’s and…
McHenry County Courthouse and Sheriff's House & Jail
This picture was taken sometime between 1887, when the Sheriff’s House was built, and 1912, when brick pavers were laid on the streets surrounding the Square. There are no electric wires visible, so it is probably taken before the power plant was…
World War 1 Homecoming Celebration Welcome Home Parade, 1919
On June 10, 1919 the city of Woodstock Illinois hosted a Homecoming Celebration for McHenry County's returning soldiers, sailors and marines from World War I.
Train Depot World War 1 Homecoming Celebration, 1919
The “Heroes Welcome” sign on the new depot shows this photo was taken during the World War 1 Homecoming celebration in the summer of 1919. This quiet scene must have been photographed early in the day before all the activity on the Square and Main…
Main Street Woodstock, 1924
In this picture, cars have almost replaced horses and there is enough traffic to make Main Street a one-way street. The building on the left is Dushnack’s Restaurant. On the right is one of the last wooden buildings on the square. It burned in…
Wind Storm Damage on South Street
This picture of the damage caused by a wind storm was taken on the corner of South and Dean Streets where the Christian Science Reading Room is now located. The Methodist Church to the right was built in 1871 and burned in 1923.
Main Street World War 1 Homecoming Celebration, 1919
On June 10, 1919 the city of Woodstock Illinois hosted a Homecoming Celebration for McHenry County's returning 'soldiers, sailors and marines' from World War I.
This view of Main Street from the depot shows the bunting and the “Welcome Home” sign…
This view of Main Street from the depot shows the bunting and the “Welcome Home” sign…