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Elijah and Sarah Hutchins Burbank
Elijah and Sarah Burbank came to Illinois from New Hampshire via the Ohio River in 1847. They came to McHenry County by ox team from Southern Illinois, the trip taking seven weeks. After trying many things, Elijah learned the trade of stonemason and…
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 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.
South St at Dean wind damage
Wind damage Southwest corner of South Street at Dean Street sometime between 1891 when Tripp started his photography business and 1923 when the old Methodist Episcopal church burned down. It is likely before 1900 since lights started to be installed…
Opera House from Square Park ca 1958
Opera House without portico or cupola but with the Library and City Hall signs in stone. The Opera House sign above the main entrance is electric and possibly neon.
A phone booth stands on the corner of the building on the sidewalk. The east side of…
A phone booth stands on the corner of the building on the sidewalk. The east side of…
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…
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 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 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 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 Calhoun ca 1954
Left side of photo shows part of the apartment building, then Les Kidoo's barber shop, the nearly obscured Greek Revival house, and the Congregational Church. Across South Street is Dr Tambone's office.
On the right, the storefront of Butler…
On the right, the storefront of Butler…
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…
Aerial photo of Square looking south
A companion to 'Aerial Photo Looking North From Railroad Tracks 1950' this aerial photo shows the Square from the railroad tracks, southwest on South Street to Woodstock High School, southeast Dean street to about Kimball, northwest to West Judd and…
531 Dean Street
Dean Street looking South
Horse-drawn sleigh in distance
Melvin G. Tripp Photographer from 1891 to 1937
Photo taken the same time as those of 522 Dean (ID 15)
Near intersection of Tryon
Horse-drawn sleigh in distance
Melvin G. Tripp Photographer from 1891 to 1937
Photo taken the same time as those of 522 Dean (ID 15)
Near intersection of Tryon
522 Dean Street
Elijah Burbank built 517 Dean St. and 522 Dean Street in 1855. According to his great granddaughters Jennette Burbank and Dorothy Luedtke, this house (522) was occupied by the family and the one across the street (517) was for the farm hands. Elijah…