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Clay Street School 1937
Clay Street school was built in 1905, having four rooms at that time. In 1921, it was enlarged and improved to eight rooms.
Additions in 1946, 1968, 1969, and 1997 plus other alterations have hidden the building in this photo. According to an…
Additions in 1946, 1968, 1969, and 1997 plus other alterations have hidden the building in this photo. According to an…
Community High School postcard
Woodstock Community High School was built in 1922 at 501 W. South St.
Looking at the landscaping, this photo was taken soon after.
A. S. Wright Druggist is printed on the front. He was in business from 1880-1840.
Auburn Post Card Mfg. Co.…
Looking at the landscaping, this photo was taken soon after.
A. S. Wright Druggist is printed on the front. He was in business from 1880-1840.
Auburn Post Card Mfg. Co.…
Connors & Stone Crystal Palace
208-210 Main Street
The Crystal Palace opened soon after the 1892 fire on Main Street. Due to ill health, H. J. Herdklotz sold the business (not the building) to Connors & Stone in 1901. In the 1914 City Directory, it is listed as the J. F. Connors…
The Crystal Palace opened soon after the 1892 fire on Main Street. Due to ill health, H. J. Herdklotz sold the business (not the building) to Connors & Stone in 1901. In the 1914 City Directory, it is listed as the J. F. Connors…
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…
Corner of Benton and E. Judd
The brick buildings on the northeast corner of North Benton and East Judd house several businesses and offices. At the time this photo was taken, the street in front was called Lumber Street.
The building on the right was known as the Dacy Block,…
The building on the right was known as the Dacy Block,…
Court House Woodstock, IL
This postcard photo is from a different angle than most others taken of the court house, since it shows the W. Jackson St. view of the building. This is to highlight the new addition that was completed in 1906. The trees must have been protected…
Courthouse and Sheriff's House 1897-1912
West side of Square with Courthouse partially obscured by trees and clear view of Sheriff's house. The courthouse has the addition and has an American flag flying from the dome. This photo was taken by Tripp from approximately the same view as the…
Courthouse and Sheriff's House 1931
Courthouse and Sheriff's House taken January 19, 1931 after a wet snow left the trees loaded. Autos are parked along both sides of Cass Street. The lamp post on the corner of Main and Cass is draped with a garland--it is a good close up of the design…
Courthouse and Sheriff's House 1947-1954
This Medlar photo of the Courthouse and Sheriff's House is dated by the parking meters (after 1947) and the style of street lights (before 1954).
Early morning sunlight casts shadows of nearly leafless branches on the buildings.
The front entrance…
Early morning sunlight casts shadows of nearly leafless branches on the buildings.
The front entrance…
Courthouse and Sheriff's House after 1904
Colorized photo of the Courthouse after the additions of 1903-04 with the Sheriff's House. It was taken from the Square park in winter. There are no other identifying clues except that it was printed after 1907 because a message can be written on the…
Courthouse and Sheriff's Jail 1898-1903
Sheriff's House (1887) and Courthouse in winter before the addition on the north end (1903) and south end (1904) were built. In 1898 the building trim was repainted according to Nancy Baker.
Buildings on Throop Street behind the Sheriff's House…
Buildings on Throop Street behind the Sheriff's House…
Courthouse and Sheriff's Residence
West side of Square showing the Courthouse (with the addition) and Sheriff's House. The courthouse is obscured by large trees and the "crown" on the cupola is missing.
The sheriff's house was built in 1887
Melvin Tripp started his photography…
The sheriff's house was built in 1887
Melvin Tripp started his photography…
Courthouse Dome
Beatrice Pond took this photo for her art photography class, donating it to the library after an exhibit.
The dome is obscured by smoke from one of the chimneys. A television antenna and two small enclosures show the working side of the building.…
The dome is obscured by smoke from one of the chimneys. A television antenna and two small enclosures show the working side of the building.…
Courthouse May 1993
This photo was taken early in the morning of Memorial Day 1993. The square park looks as if it were the front lawn of the Old Courthouse. The awnings have green stripes and there is a canvas canopy over the restaurant entrance.
Courthouse, Square Park and Baptist Church ca 1867
This photo of the west side of the Square, which is very similar to the photo Item #373 (Square in winter ca 1867) and features the Courthouse and the Baptists church which was located directly to the west of the Courthouse on the northwest corner of…
Courthouse, Woodstock, ILL (Teich 117100)
This postcard of the McHenry County Courthouse was taken by Curt Teich in 1927, according to the number 117100. It was taken about the same time as The Woodstock Typewriter Factory and Dean Street School postcards.
Teich used a four-color…
Teich used a four-color…
Dacy Block with old Presbyterain Church in Background ca 1883
This view from Medlar Studio's window (100 Cass) shows T. J. Dacy & Co. Carriage and Implement Dealer on East Judd Street. Behind the building it is possible to see the old church (ID 50) with its steeple missing that had been sold to Dacy Brothers…
Dacy Lumber Jefferson St 1921
The Dacy Lumber Company purchased the Presbyterian Church on Church & Jefferson and removed the front entrance and steeple. It was used for storage.
This photo is labeled "Sight [sic] of Dacy Lumber-corner Church and Jefferson about 1920s" while…
This photo is labeled "Sight [sic] of Dacy Lumber-corner Church and Jefferson about 1920s" while…
Day the smoke stack came down May 1997
This series of five photos show the day the Die Cast smokestack was demolished. A large percentage of Woodstock folks watched the event.
Jim started with a picture of the Woodstock Square taken near the E. Jackson St entrance that shows the…
Jim started with a picture of the Woodstock Square taken near the E. Jackson St entrance that shows the…
Dean St looking north towards from South ca 1955
Taken from the intersection of Dean & South, this photo shows many buildings that were demolished to create the parking lot next to City Hall.
Left side:
214 Dean Medlar Studios (demolished)
210 Dean Large house with apartments
206 Dean Butler…
Left side:
214 Dean Medlar Studios (demolished)
210 Dean Large house with apartments
206 Dean Butler…
Dean St looking south from Calhoun ca 1955
This photo was taken from the fire escape on the Woodstock City Hall & Opera House. The roofs of the buildings on the left side of the street can be seen as well as the roof of the Butler Auto Parts store.
201 Dean
203 Dean Little Brown Book…
201 Dean
203 Dean Little Brown Book…
Dean St looking south from Dean 2 ca 1955
This photo is taken from street level showing the same street and buildings as photo ID 246.
From this vantage point, the Elmer & Cora Carlson house across South St. is visible.
201 Dean
203 Dean Little Brown Book Store
205 Dean (Dr.)…
From this vantage point, the Elmer & Cora Carlson house across South St. is visible.
201 Dean
203 Dean Little Brown Book Store
205 Dean (Dr.)…
Dean St looking toward Square ca 1956
From the edge on the grass on Dean & South the intersection looks huge. Cars turn or wait at the traffic light. The Congregational Church, Kiddoo's barber shop building and the east edges of distant buildings are visible.
Dean St School and VJ Day Parade 1960s
The V-J Day Parade has reached Dean Street School in this undated photo taken by the editor of the Woodstock Die Casting newsletter editor. This was taken before the addition was build on the school in 1968.
Dean Street School 1928
600 Dean Street
This school was built in 1921 and opened in February, 1922. The Sentinel article called it a "beautiful architectural achievement." It was the third elementary school at the time after Clay Street and Central School. Woodstock…
This school was built in 1921 and opened in February, 1922. The Sentinel article called it a "beautiful architectural achievement." It was the third elementary school at the time after Clay Street and Central School. Woodstock…
Dedication of the Soldiers' Monument in the Woodstock Square Park - November 3, 1909
The gentlemen standing in the front two rows are veterans of the Civil War. The women in the third row are wives or widows of the veterans.
The “Sentinel” or Civil War Monument was erected by the Grand Army of the Republic. Zoia Monuments mounted…
The “Sentinel” or Civil War Monument was erected by the Grand Army of the Republic. Zoia Monuments mounted…
Demolition of the Eltra Water Tower - Peasley 1997
Long a landmark in Woodstock, the name Eltra was painted on the water tower of the Woodstock Die Casting factory. Eltra Corporation owned Woodstock Die Casting from 1963 until Eltra was acquired by Allied Chemical Corporation in 1979.
Woodstock…
Woodstock…
Demolition of the Woodstock Die Cast Smokestack - Peasley 1997
Woodstock Manufacturing Corporation of Michigan bought Woodstock Die Casting from Allied Signal Corporation in 1985. After several years of decline, the factory closed on June 29, 1990, resulting in the loss of 757 jobs. The City of Woodstock was…
Die Cast demolition 1 and 2 1997
These two photos show men preparing heavy equipment to demolish the buildings on the Woodstock Die Casting site in May 1997.
Die Cast Picnic Airplane Ride 1970s
This polaroid photo was found with the other Die Cast picnic pictures but has no date and there were picnics during other summers. It was taken in city park with the regular playground equipment visible in the background.
Die Cast Picnic Carnival Rides 1972
Woodstock Die Casting was the largest employer in town. Their employee picnic was held in the city park (now Emricson Park) with carnival rides, games and refreshments.
This shows the Ferris Wheel, Tilt-A-Whirl and swings.
This shows the Ferris Wheel, Tilt-A-Whirl and swings.
Die Cast Picnic Family in Pavilion 1972
Woodstock Die Casting was the largest employer in town. Their employee picnic was held in the city park (now Emricson Park) with carnival rides, games and refreshments. This series of photos was taken to be used in the employee newsletter "The…
Die Cast Picnic Ferris Wheel 1972
Woodstock Die Casting was the largest employer in town. Their employee picnic was held in the city park (now Emricson Park) with carnival rides, games and refreshments.
The Ferris Wheel is photographed looking west with the old Bigelow farm house…
The Ferris Wheel is photographed looking west with the old Bigelow farm house…
Die Cast Picnic Gunny Sack Races 1972
Woodstock Die Casting employee picnic with carnival rides, games and food. This gunny sack race is taking place on the baseball field. The cars are parked at the top of the hill. The toboggan slide, demolished when liability became of concern, is…
Die Cast Picnic Hill Top 1972
Woodstock Die Casting employees' children line up for rides on the Ferris Wheel and Tilt-A-Whirl that were set up for the company's picnic in the City Park (now Emricson Park).
These photos were taken for the employee's newsletter "The Spotlite."
These photos were taken for the employee's newsletter "The Spotlite."
Die Cast Picnic Horse Drawn Wagon ride 1972
Woodstock Die Casting was the largest employer in town. Their employee picnic was held in the city park (now Emricson Park) with carnival rides, games and refreshments. Kids enjoy a ride on a wagon pulled by ponies that took them all around the park.
Die Cast Picnic Merry Go Round 1972
Woodstock Die Casting was the largest employer in town. Their employee picnic was held in the city park (now Emricson Park) with carnival rides, games and refreshments. These photos were taken for the employee newsletter.
Small children ride in…
Small children ride in…
Die Cast Picnic Mom & baby on swing
A mom sits in a swing in the city park (now Emricson Park) holding an infant on her lap during the Die Cast picnic. It is take from the opposite direction as the Die Cast Picnic Airplane Ride photo which can be seen in the background.
Die Cast Picnic Pony Rides 1972
Woodstock Die Casting was the largest employer in town. Their employee picnic was held in the city park (now Emricson Park) with carnival rides, games and refreshments. Pony rides were set up in the trees by Main Pavilion. Note the striped pants on…
Die Cast Picnic Rescue Squad 1972
Woodstock Die Casting was Woodstock's largest employer in 1972. So many people attended the event at City Park (now Emricson Park) that the Rescue Squad had two vehicles. A group of men line up in front of one van (the gentleman on the right is, I…
Die Cast Picnic Train Ride 1972
Woodstock Die Casting was the largest employer in town. Their employee picnic was held in the city park (now Emricson Park) with carnival rides, games and refreshments. The train ride on tracks (!) is set up under the trees with a Dean's Milk truck…
Die Cast PicnicBall Field and Pool House 1972
Woodstock Die Casting was the largest employer in town. Their employee picnic was held in the city park (now Emricson Park) with carnival rides, games and refreshments.
This long shot shows the baseball field and dugout with the pool house in the…
This long shot shows the baseball field and dugout with the pool house in the…
Die Cast Site 1-6 1997
The Woodstock Die Cast site was surrounded by Clay, Newell, First and Wheeler Streets. The first factory building was constructed in 1894 for the Tappan & Wheeler Steam Pump Company. Woodstock had offered incentives for this company to relocate from…
Die Cast Site 6-10 1997
This second series of Die Cast site photos shows the neighborhood around the factory.
Die Cast Site 6 was taken on Clay St looking south toward the factory at the intersection of First St. The white residence at 703 Clay St is still standing.
Die…
Die Cast Site 6 was taken on Clay St looking south toward the factory at the intersection of First St. The white residence at 703 Clay St is still standing.
Die…
Dog on Horse the A.B. McConnell House
This print was made from glass negatives donated to the Woodstock Public Library. The photograph was taken at the Abraham (or Abram) Bodine McConnell House at the corner of Jefferson and South Street in Woodstock Illinois. A.B. McConnell was a son of…
Dr. Emil Windmueller's 1903 Haynes-Apperson - Circa 1903
Dr. Emil Windmueller and Dr. Clayton H. Charles shown driving in a 1903 Haynes-Apperson.
Duffy's fire 1992
Duffy's Tavern caught fire the evening of May 22, 1992, near the end of the filming of Groundhog Day. Duffy's address was on Benton St but this is taken on Main St.
This photo was taken after the fire was struck. Firemen are still on the…
This photo was taken after the fire was struck. Firemen are still on the…
Dushnack Block
A. J. Dushnack purchased the Austin block in 1921 and at the same time purchased the building to the west on Cass Street. He combined the two with a new modern brick façade. He opened his Cozy Inn Café on the main floor and had a Karmel Korn shop as…
East Jackson looking west from Jefferson ca 1955
The Odd Fellows Temple & State Bank of Woodstock on the left with the First National Bank of Woodstock on the right. The Square park trees are fully leafed out so any details are blocked.
110 E. Jackson (demolished for bank expansion)
Odd…
110 E. Jackson (demolished for bank expansion)
Odd…
East Jackson to Public Square
This is an unusual view, looking down East Jackson toward the Spring House. The only clue to the date is the style of lamp posts that were installed in the downtown area in 1912.
Two frame buildings, one a business style and the other a Greek…
Two frame buildings, one a business style and the other a Greek…