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Waiting for the train Oliver Typewriter picnic
Shortly after the July fourth 1910 celebration, the next big social event was the Oliver Typewriter picnic. The ad in the July 21, 1910 Woodstock Sentinel: Oliver Typewriter Employe's Picnic to be held at Fox River Grove, Cary, Illinois Saturday July…
View in Business Section
Photo taken from inside the Square Park shows the businesses on the west side of Cass St. It can be dated from 1941/2 (A & P groceries replaced by True Value Hardware at 128 Cass) to 1947 as shown by the date on the message.
126 Cass: F. W.…
126 Cass: F. W.…
Van Buren St with boys on roller blades May 1997
Two boys emerge from E. Jackson ready to cross Benton St to get to the Square. They are on rollerblades so are resting on the corner flower planter to wait for traffic.
Van Buren St May 1997
Van Buren St buildings taken from the corner of E. Jackson and Benton.
101 Van Buren Hamer Schuh law office (partial)
103 Van Buren Cobblestones
105 Smith's Children's Shop
107 Hair Directors
109 Blazier's Pharmacy
111 Cobblestones
117…
101 Van Buren Hamer Schuh law office (partial)
103 Van Buren Cobblestones
105 Smith's Children's Shop
107 Hair Directors
109 Blazier's Pharmacy
111 Cobblestones
117…
Van Buren sidewalk widening Opera House 1984
The widening of the sidewalk on Van Buren has not reached the front of the Opera House yet. Bricks, sand, and construction debris are in evidence.
There is a good view of the restaurant on the opposite corner, including the vertical Restaurant…
There is a good view of the restaurant on the opposite corner, including the vertical Restaurant…
Van Buren sidewalk widening 1986
The sidewalk is being expanded on Van Buren from Dean to Johnson streets to match the one on the east side of Dean. Bricks have been removed from the street an metal walkways cover the hole.
The sign on the Wood Bin indicate that they are worried…
The sign on the Wood Bin indicate that they are worried…
Van Buren and South Benton Sts ca 1954
Continuing the Public Works tour around the city, this photo includes a clue that the photos were taken around 1954. Bohn's added the two-story brick façade that year.
Other businesses include
117 Van Buren Woodstock Grill and
115 Van Buren…
Other businesses include
117 Van Buren Woodstock Grill and
115 Van Buren…
Van Buren and South Benton Streets closeup ca 1954
Closeup version of Item #428: "Van Buren and South Benton Sts"
Continuing the Public Works tour around the city, this photo includes a clue that the photos were taken around 1954. Bohn's added the two-story brick façade that year.
Other…
Continuing the Public Works tour around the city, this photo includes a clue that the photos were taken around 1954. Bohn's added the two-story brick façade that year.
Other…
V-J Day Parade Softball Team 1974
The Woodstock Girls Softball Team rides the float pulled by a pickup truck. The Woodstock Die Casting employee newsletter editor took the photo.
V-J Day Parade Shriners Horses 1974
Shriners' Horses strut their stuff on Dean St. during the parade. The Woodstock Die Casting employee newsletter editor took the photo.
V-J Day Parade on Dean 1974
Flag bearers precede a Drum & Bugle Corps unit as the parade approaches on Dean St. just past the Lawrence Ave intersection. The Woodstock Die Casting employee newsletter editor took the photo.
V-J Day Parade Magic Carpet 1974
As in many parades, the Shriner's had a team of Aladins riding magic carpets along the edges of the parade route. They would (maybe still do) maneuver between the parade units. The Woodstock Die Casting employee newsletter editor took the photo.
V-J Day Parade Fireball 8 1974
The band named Fireball 8 from McHenry rides on their firetruck in the parade down Dean St. The Woodstock Die Casting employee newsletter editor took the photo.
V-J Day Parade Drill Team on Dean 1974
One of the many Drum and Bugle Corps passes Lawrence Ave on Dean St. Taken by the Woodstock Die Casting newsletter editor.
V-J Day Parade City of McHenry float 1974
The City of McHenry float in the parade on Dean St. The Woodstock Die Casting employee newsletter editor took the photo.
V-J Day Parade Antique Auto 1974
A contingent of antique autos parade down Dean St. The Woodstock Die Casting employee newsletter editor took the photo.
Two Young Students on Todd School Campus, 1920s
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor. Under the guidance of Headmaster Noble Hill in the 1920s and Hill’s son Roger in the 1930s,…
Tug of War July Fourth 1910
People fill Main Street watching the Tug of War, however, no rope is visible. Notice the fashions worn by men, women and children. Bunting and flags decorate the buildings and a car (1905 Buick?) brings up the rear.
Taken from the west sidewalk,…
Taken from the west sidewalk,…
Tryon St looking south from Jackson
Doctor Schwabe's office (attached to his home) at 301 W. Jackson is on the right side of the tree-lined street. No other buildings are clearly visible.
Tryon St looking north from South ca 1955
First Presbyterian Church, 231 W. Calhoun St., is visible on the right
Tripp Photography
Born in Woodstock, Melvin G. Tripp took over his uncle G. A. Burbank's photography business in 1891. His studio was on the corner of Cass and Main Streets at 204 Main. He took many of the photos in the Woodstock Sentinel 20th Century Edition,…
Train Wreck Near Depot, 1904
"This is a picture of a train wreck that happened in downtown Woodstock in July 1904. The square is in the background where the trees are (about southwest). My grandmother is to the right of the shack & my grandfather has his back to her looking at…
Train Time depot ca 1912
Three trains have pulled into the station. The arriving passenger train has several people getting off and leaving the area. The passenger train going to Chicago has an engine blowing steam. A freight train is on the third rail.
The depot is the…
The depot is the…
Train platform with seated boys
Men in suits, women in hats and long sleeves (although a few girls do not wear hats and their sleeves are elbow-length) and children wait on the platform for the train.The two boys seated on the platform are Arthur (looking toward the train) &…
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…
Track & Field Meet at Todd School for Boys, circa 1940s
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor. Under the guidance of Headmaster Noble Hill in the 1920s and Hill’s son Roger in the 1930s,…
Todd School Woodstock Campus Map, 1948
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor. Under the guidance of Headmaster Noble Hill in the 1920s and Hill’s son Roger in the 1930s,…
Todd School Trip to Gettysburg, 1947
1947 Spring Trip - Gettysburg (Left to Right) John Geis, Marc Nerem, Gahan Wilson, Pete Burno, Coach Roskie, Mr. Allen Smith.
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard…
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard…
Todd School Toboggan Slide
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor. Under the guidance of Headmaster Noble Hill in the 1920s and Hill’s son Roger in the 1930s,…
Todd school Students, circa 1930s
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor. Under the guidance of Headmaster Noble Hill in the 1920s and Hill’s son Roger in the 1930s,…
Todd School Students Visiting Washington D.C., 1932
1932 - Todd School students in front of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. during an educational tour to historical locations across the country. A sample tour itinerary would have included stops in Toronto, Montreal, Boston, New…
Todd School Students Running in the Snow Outside of Rogers Hall, 1925
1925 photograph of Todd School students running in the snow just outside of Rogers Hall.
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor.…
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor.…
Todd School Students on Tobaggan Run
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor. Under the guidance of Headmaster Noble Hill in the 1920s and Hill’s son Roger in the 1930s,…
Todd School Students on Outing
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor. Under the guidance of Headmaster Noble Hill in the 1920s and Hill’s son Roger in the 1930s,…
Todd School Students on Horseback, 1937
Written on back of photograph: Bob Whal, Backus, Clayton, Roskie, Stien, Putnam, StroplThe Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor.…
Todd School Students on a Bike Outing
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor. Under the guidance of Headmaster Noble Hill in the 1920s and Hill’s son Roger in the 1930s,…
Todd School Students in a Tree
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor. Under the guidance of Headmaster Noble Hill in the 1920s and Hill’s son Roger in the 1930s,…
Todd School Stagecoach, circa 1930
Circa 1930 - The Todd stagecoaches were built by students in the Todd School, under the instruction of A.E. Johnson in the ‘manual shop’ and were used in a western movie that the students filmed on campus.
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was…
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was…
Todd School Sound Studio
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor. Under the guidance of Headmaster Noble Hill in the 1920s and Hill’s son Roger in the 1930s,…
Todd School Gymnasium - Before and After Remodeling
The Todd School Gymnasium building was built in 1894 and originally was used as a barn. Once renovated, the gymnasium included a 70-foot basketball court, bowling alley, gymnastics equipment and balcony seating. In addition to the indoor…
Todd School Gardens
Todd students tending the gardens. Agriculture and animal husbandry were included as part of the Todd curriculum. In addition to small vegetable gardens on the main campus, the school had a large tract of land for crops next to the school’s airport.…
Todd School for Boys Horseback Riding, circa 1930
The Todd School curriculum included horseback riding. The stable in the background was built by Todd students in 1930, under the direction of instructor A.E. Johnson. Coach Roskie is the fourth person from the left in this photograph. A Todd…
Todd School for Boys Archery
Todd students practicing archery; in the background is Rogers Hall and the toboggan slide.
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian…
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian…
Todd School Football Team, circa 1920
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor. Under the guidance of Headmaster Noble Hill in the 1920s and Hill’s son Roger in the 1930s,…
Todd School Football Team, circa 1920
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor. Under the guidance of Headmaster Noble Hill in the 1920s and Hill’s son Roger in the 1930s,…
Todd School Christmas Pageant, circa 1922
Christmas pageant being performed on the Todd School's Rogers Hall stage.
Todd School Bus in Front of Rogers Hall
Affectionately known as “Big Bertha,” the Todd School sleeper buses provided a complete traveling home/school, were used to take students to educational sites throughout North America and to transport students to the Todd winter home in Florida. The…
Todd School Basketball Team, 1922
The Todd School for Boys (1848–1954) was an independent school located in Woodstock, Illinois founded by Reverend Richard Kimball Todd, a Presbyterian pastor. Under the guidance of Headmaster Noble Hill in the 1920s and Hill’s son Roger in the 1930s,…