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First Automobile in Woodstock (and McHenry County) owned by Dr. E. Windmueller - 1900
In late 1899 or early 1900 Dr. Windmueller bought the first self propelled vehicle. A Locomobile steamer made in Newton Mass. It was painted red with black trim.
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.
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…
Horseless Carriage - Rambler, 1905/1906
Taken in the early 1900s the driver and riders are unidentified. Photograph was taken at the corner of Calhoun and Nebraska.
Automobile Under South Street Tunnel (Culvert/Viaduct) - Circa 1903
A boy is seated in a 1902 Baker Electric Automobile on the east side of the railroad tunnel on South St. and Lake St. It must be 1902 or later since the special December 12, 1901 edition of the Woodstock Sentinel notes that Dr. Windmueller has the…
Welcome Home 1919 Murphy Block
Continuing the tour of the decorations around the Square, this shows Murphy Block and 110 N. Benton.
100 N. Benton: American National Bank
102 N. Benton: Murphy & Doering General Merchandise
106 N. Benton: Lencioni & Bertolozzi Ice Cream and…
100 N. Benton: American National Bank
102 N. Benton: Murphy & Doering General Merchandise
106 N. Benton: Lencioni & Bertolozzi Ice Cream and…
Welcome Home 1919 Main Street
Part of the series of the June 10, 1919 Welcome Home photos. See ID 100 for full Sentinel article.
Main Street is decked out for the celebration with a series of bunting and flags over the street, on the light poles and on the buildings. The Welcome…
Main Street is decked out for the celebration with a series of bunting and flags over the street, on the light poles and on the buildings. The Welcome…
Welcome Home 1919 Benton St. South & North
Continuing the tour of the decorations around the Square for the Welcome Home celebration June 10, 1919, this view of Benton Street starts with Mead & Charles Grocery and extends all the way to Church street. Pennants and banners are draped on wires…
Welcome Home 1919 Benton St north & Judd St
Fourth photo of Benton Street decorated for the Welcome Home celebration June 10, 1919
110 N. Benton: Schneider & Eckert Barber shop; Gus Anderson Harness Maker
112 N. Benton: E. E. Stone Drug Store
114 N. Benton: Bank
116 N. Benton:
118 N.…
110 N. Benton: Schneider & Eckert Barber shop; Gus Anderson Harness Maker
112 N. Benton: E. E. Stone Drug Store
114 N. Benton: Bank
116 N. Benton:
118 N.…
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,…
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…
Square Taken Mar 27 1930
This photo is taken from nearly the same vantage point as the photo taken Feb 22 1930, however snow covers the ground and the flags are no longer there. Mr. Stamet's popcorn wagon, the Spring House, Bandstand and Soldier Monument are all visible.…
Square park snowstorm 1931
Taken on January 19, 1931 after a wet snowstorm that left the trees loaded with snow. Shows the park from the entrance on Main Street with the Spring House and Bandstand. A popcorn wagon is parked outside the entrance. The Civil War soldier's…
Square park from N. Benton 1931
The snow storm of January 19, 1931 left the trees and rooftops heavy with snow. The Bandstand and popcorn wagon are visible from the intersection of North Benton and Cass streets.
Square park from east side 1931
Snowstorm of January 19, 1931 showing the park from the East Jackson Street entrance. The Spring House is covered with snow. A wagon with two horses is tied to the railing of the park. A sign on Montgomery Ward department store advertises a Winter…
Montgomery Ward and U. S. Post Office
Postcard in the same series as "View in Business District" showing cars parked on Johnson Street in front of the Post Office and Montgomery Ward's deparment store. Central School on Calhoun Street can be seen on the left.
The date is determined by…
The date is determined by…
Jefferson St 1984
Taken the same time as the construction of the addition to the State Bank of Woodstoc, this photo shows the businesses on N. Jefferson St. behind the Square.
108 S. Jefferson: Home Federal Savings Bank of Elgin
114 S. Jefferson
108 S. Jefferson: Home Federal Savings Bank of Elgin
114 S. Jefferson
Dr. Emil Windmueller's 1903 Haynes-Apperson - Circa 1903
Dr. Emil Windmueller and Dr. Clayton H. Charles shown driving in a 1903 Haynes-Apperson.
Car crash through Bohn's window 1971
A large sedan has backed into the front window of Bohn's Ace Hardware, taking out the posts that hold up a metal awning. A woman left her car running while she went to make a deposit at the State Bank (101 S. Benton). When she returned to the car,…
Car Crash Behind Courthouse 1971
Woodstock Die Casting photographer took this photo while looking for photos for the company newsletter. The back is tagged "Look What Speed Can Do."
County crews brought vehicle wrecks to this location for investigation after an accident.
County crews brought vehicle wrecks to this location for investigation after an accident.
Automobiles on Main Street 1907
Three Buick Model C autos (1905) are lined up in front of Schuett and Schaaf Buick dealer. Posters on the front of the building say "Gollimar Bros. Shows Monday May 20."
May 20 was on Monday in 1901 (too early for the cars), 1907, 1912, and 1918.…
May 20 was on Monday in 1901 (too early for the cars), 1907, 1912, and 1918.…
Automobiles on Johnson Street ca 1917
Automobiles are lined upon the Square side of Johnson Street with the Opera House and two buildings on Van Buren street in the background. The donor of the photo dated it as 1917. The street is brick (1912) and the light fixtures are from the same…
Automobile on Nebraska and Calhoun corner
Four men ride in an automobile at the corner of Calhoun and Nebraska streets in 1909 while men lay gas pipes near the curb. The house belonged to Gus Persson--his daughter Mildren Luallen pointed out that you can see her brother's diapers drying on…
Automobile Club on Main Street 1910 (2)
Taken the same day as Automobile Club on Main Street 1910 (Item #59: "Automobile Club on Main Street 1910") this photo shows different buildings on the west side of Main Street. All are wood frame buildings and have been demolished and now house the…
Automobile Club on Main Street 1910
Six identical white Buick Model 10 Runabouts (1908-1910) and one dark Buick Model C (from 1905) are lined up in front of 217 Main Street. Names listed on the back of the photo include: Frank Wattles, Charles Thorne, Ray Beardsley, Bob Sharp, Fred and…
Algonquin Hill Climb-2 1909
The companion photo to ID443, the hill climb is over and spectators are walking downhill to Algonquin. Three men are perched in a large tree across the road. You can feel the heat--one woman has her umbrella open, another is shielding her face with …
Algonquin Hill Climb Persson 1909
Gus Persson often identified the photos by writing on the negative. This is lebeled Algonquin, Hill, Climb Aug. 5-09. At that time Gus worked at Oliver Typewriter and chronicled the activities sponsored by the company.
The photo is taken from a…
The photo is taken from a…