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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,…
Southeast Corner of the Woodstock Square
This circa 1870 photograph of the southeast corner of the Woodstock Square appeared in the January 20, 1916 issue of the Woodstock Sentinel Newspaper.
A decade after the photo was taken, 1893, this section of the Square burned to the ground. A…
A decade after the photo was taken, 1893, this section of the Square burned to the ground. A…
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…
Cass St and Benton St Stores, circa 1916
This photo of the northeast corner of the Square was taken after 1910, when the McHenry County Bank moved out of the west portion of the building so that Stone & Sons shoes occupied the entire space. The globe type electric lamps were installed in…
Woodstock Dry Goods 1939
113 S. Benton: Woodstock Dry Goods Company in the Church Block, built by Malachi Church after his livery stable burned in the 1893 fire that destroyed all the buildings on South Benton to East Jackson. Church did not live to occupy the building, but…
Welcome home Company G 1898
"When the electric sign up on the Murphy block, which read 'Welcome Home' when Company G returned from the Spanish American war. That sign caused almost as much excitement as the actual return of the soldier boys themselves, and how proud everyone…
Welcome Home 1919 State Bank & Oddfellows
Shows the corner of Cass and E. Jackson streets decorated for the Welcome Home celebration June 10, 1919. See Item #465: "Welcome Home 1919 train depot" for more information
101 S. Benton: State Bank of Woodstock with original crenelated tower of…
101 S. Benton: State Bank of Woodstock with original crenelated tower of…
Welcome Home 1919 Square Crowd Panorama (left, middle & right)
LEFT IMAGE - The intersection of Cass and North Benton streets is lined with the crowd that is waiting for the parade to begin. The edge of the reviewing stand is visible along with the back of those sitting on the stand. The rest of the spectators…
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 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.…
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…
Thorne CF Exterior 1890
This photo of the exterior of the C. F. Thorne Clothing and Shoes store at 108 N. Benton shows five members of the family. William S. Thorne, age 11 stands in front on the left with his father Charles F. Thorne on the top step. The others in the…
State Bank Addition 1984
The top story is being constructed for the addition to the State Bank of Woodstock. The Odd Fellows building has been demolished to make space for the addition.
101 S. Benton
East Jackson and Jefferson streets
101 S. Benton
East Jackson and Jefferson streets
Square South and East side 1881 snow
Looking toward the southeast side of the Square from in front of Murphy Block 101 N. Benton. Taken the same day as the stereoptican ID 45 but later in the day since the snow is piled higher around the lamppost and an advertising sign for Royal St.…
Square Northeast Side, circa 1866
"VIEW OF THE HOY BLOCK DURING CIVIL WAR DAYS This excellent picture of the northeast side of the public square shows the Hoy Block [100-104 Cass], consisting of the first three store rooms to the right of the picture, together with a fourth building,…
Square East side ca 1883
East side of Square taken approximately the same time as the Baseball Team 1884 Benton St. photo ID 63.
100 N. Benton J. Kendall dentist (moved in 1883)
102 N. Benton
104 N. Benton E. W. Blossom Jewelry & Watches
106 N. Benton Sign for Phoenix…
100 N. Benton J. Kendall dentist (moved in 1883)
102 N. Benton
104 N. Benton E. W. Blossom Jewelry & Watches
106 N. Benton Sign for Phoenix…
Square east & southeast sides ca1899
East side of Square in winter from Medlar studio vantage point. Shows Benton Street from 112 N. to 113 S.
Shows the street covered in snow with horses & buggies tied to the park fence. The Spring house is visible.
After 1899-Church Block…
Shows the street covered in snow with horses & buggies tied to the park fence. The Spring house is visible.
After 1899-Church Block…
Square bricklaying 1912
Workers are preparing to lay bricks on the Square at Cass and Benton streets. Workmen have dumped wheelbarrows full of rocks which will pave the way for the bricks that will be laid on top. Many bricks are stacked under awnings of Benton St. Two men…
South East Corner of Square L-38
Part of the same series as Montgomery Ward (ID 183) and View in Business Section (ID 182), this photo of Van Buren and S. Benton street businesses was taken from the Square. Identifiable businesses include:
103 E. Van Buren: Sears (1952-1958)
105…
103 E. Van Buren: Sears (1952-1958)
105…
Soldier Monument 1969
View of the back of the Civil War soldier's monument with North Benton street in the background. Visible signs include Lloyd's, Stone's, and First National Bank. Note the small trees that were recently planted after the 1967 storm.
The arches…
The arches…
Snow Storm 1921 Cass St. at Main St.
Taken April 16, 1921, A gentleman is walking on the cleared concrete sidewalk on Cass Street. The frame building behind him at 108 Cass was one of the last wooden buildings on the Square. It burned in 1936.
The gloom makes it impossible to read any…
The gloom makes it impossible to read any…
Snow storm 1921 Benton St
Benton Street is covered with snow with several people standing in front of the buildings on what appear to be cleared sidewalks. Most buildings on South Benton are visible in the back while signs and doorways from 100 to 114 North Benton can be…
Snow on the Square Jan 6, 1918
Several young women stand in front of 100 Cass St with a large snowpile where the street should be. Benton Street businesses are in the background.
The date Jan 6, 1918 is pencilled on the back.
110 N. Benton barber shop
112 N. Benton E. E.…
The date Jan 6, 1918 is pencilled on the back.
110 N. Benton barber shop
112 N. Benton E. E.…
Sidewalk Sales N Benton St
Appliances can be seen in front of Dacy Electric with barrels of clothes in front of Hogan's Distinctive Apparel and spilling over in front of the bakery. The awnings over the sidewalk are almost all metal with the exception of the canvas owning over…
Sidewalk Sales Benton St at Cass 1970
A pedestrian is in the crosswalk at Cass & Benton during the Sidewalk Sales. The most notable images in this photo are the number of really big automobiles in the parking spaces. Signs are visible for Buschkopf'sWalgreen's Agency Pharmacy, Stone's…
Sherman Jewelry-Ed. Lindsy's Comedy Concert
The members of Ed. Lindsey's Comedy Concert Company stand in front of Sherman Jewelers at 104 N. Benton St. Eight band members hold brass instruments and drums. The name of the group is lettered on a drum.
The signs read: Sherman the…
The signs read: Sherman the…
Roosevelte's Wildebeeste
Part of the big July Fourth celebration that Woodstock produced and invited all of McHenry County to attend. This parade entry "Roosevelte's Wildebeeste" is pulled by Harry Burbank and his mules according to the note on the back of this postcard.…
Public Square 1927
Slightly colorized Curt Teich postcard shows Benton Street lined with autos and and the southeast corner of the Square park. The photo was taken from the Opera House.
Better color version donated by Jim Keefe
The date is determined by the…
Better color version donated by Jim Keefe
The date is determined by the…
Park Restaurant 126 N Benton
Old photos of 126 N. Benton show it to be the only building in the block between East Jackson and East Judd streets without arched windows and a brick cornice (such as in the building to the right). The northwest corner of the original storefront had…
Panorama Square from Johnson 1993
This panorama shows the W. Jackson St. entrance (and a great deal of the Johnson St bricks. The buildings in the park and in the background on Benton & VanBuren are too far away to be useful.
Panorama Square Benton and VanBuren 1993
Taken from the bandstand, this photo shows a closeup of the soldier's monument (without his head) and the bandstand.
The buildings on S. Benton and Van Buren are visible in the distance. The Bohn's Hardware sign is obscured by the tree. Angelo's…
The buildings on S. Benton and Van Buren are visible in the distance. The Bohn's Hardware sign is obscured by the tree. Angelo's…
Oliver Typewriter band July 4 Tripp photo
Part of the big July Fourth celebration that Woodstock produced and invited all of McHenry County to attend. Photo was taken from Melvin Tripp's photography studio's corner on Cass and Main streets. The movement of the band members make them slightly…
Oliver Typerwriter Band 4th of July, 1910
As part of the large July 4, 1910 celebration, the Oliver Typewriter Band leads the parade on Benton Street following the Parade Marshall on horseback. A small crowd watches from the sidewalk.
"The Oliver Typewriter band, which gets its name from…
"The Oliver Typewriter band, which gets its name from…
Old Rat Hole
The "Rat Hole" 101 S. Benton
The building was constructed in 1847 to provide space for additional offices for the county courthouse needed due to growth of the county. Henry M. Wait got the bid to build an "eight-foot brick building" but determining…
The building was constructed in 1847 to provide space for additional offices for the county courthouse needed due to growth of the county. Henry M. Wait got the bid to build an "eight-foot brick building" but determining…
North side of Square with 3 children
Three young people stroll down a "sidewalk" on Benton street with the Hoy Block behind them. The young woman wears leg o mutton sleeves which became popular in the mid 1890s. They were out of fashion by 1906, the same year that the Odd Fellows (IOOF…
Fourth of July Mule Race, 1910
Unlike the other photos in this series that show large crowds and excitement, this photo of Cass street with Benton street buildings in the background seems faded and dull. The street is nearly empty of spectators and only 3 mules are shown in the…
Mead & Charles 1899-1928
Mead and Charles Groceries Fruits & Vegetables was located at 107 S. Benton for almost 30 years. Seven men pose in front of the store, presumably the employees. This copy of the original photo is not clear enough so that clues that the sign on the…
M. Blossom on chair in snow of 1881
Another view of the great snowstorm of March 19, 1881 shows the east side of the Square. M. Blossom, jeweler, is seated on a chair perched high on a snowbank. The crew of shovelers pose to the left of the snowbank. The chair is in front of two…
Ladies Foot Race 4th of July, 1910
Part of the big July Fourth celebration that Woodstock produced and invited all of McHenry County to attend. Six young ladies run down a dirt Benton Street. Five are wearing white dresses that flare up and show black stockings from the run while the…
Kids on Rollerblades May 1997
Three other kids have joined the two boys from ID 411 and are resting on a bench in the Square. What a way to enjoy a spring day.
These kids were identified in August 2019 by "Annie" who responded to the photo published as the Photo Detective in…
These kids were identified in August 2019 by "Annie" who responded to the photo published as the Photo Detective in…
Hogans Lloyds Stones on Benton 1972
The Woodstock Die Casting newsletter editor took photos of events in Woodstock for the employee newsletter "The Spotlite." This shows the Square during Fair Diddley in May 1972. A truck decorated as a train is stopped on Benton St in front of Hogan's…
Great Snow Storm of 1881 Benton Street
This stereoscopic of the east side of the Woodstock Square shows the square following the March 19, 1881 blizzard. Stone’s Drug Store is on the far left. The “Murphy Block” is next, then across Jackson is the “Rathole” and a glimpse of the spire of…
Grease Pole Climb 4th of July, 1910
One of the many contests that took place as part of the July Fourth celebration, a boy can be seen climbing the pole on South Benton, reaching about as high as the store awnings. This is one of the few photos that shows this particular part of the…
First National Bank interior 1950
Interior of the newly remodeled First National Bank (101 N. Benton). Six giant Medlar photos are displayed on the wall. Several of the photos are now displayed in City Hall.
Amcore Bank scans (in History Photos) include a photo of this interior…
Amcore Bank scans (in History Photos) include a photo of this interior…
Woodstock Square Fire East Side 1872 South View
Fire August 27, 1872
The fire started by a disgruntled employee of Whitson's Hardware (124 N. Benton, now Lloyd's) and destroyed all of Benton street from E. Jackson to E. Judd. This photo was taken by Medlar, probably from his window on the upper…
The fire started by a disgruntled employee of Whitson's Hardware (124 N. Benton, now Lloyd's) and destroyed all of Benton street from E. Jackson to E. Judd. This photo was taken by Medlar, probably from his window on the upper…
Woodstock Square Fire East Side 1872 North View
The fire of August 27, 1872, destroyed all of the buildings on Benton street between E. Jackson and E. Judd. This photo shows the ruins with (blurred) views of the buildings on E. Judd Street which was known as Washington Street at that time.
220 N.…
220 N.…