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Welcome Home Arch on Main 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.
The 'Welcome Home' arch was located on the south end of Main Street.
The 'Welcome Home' arch was located on the south end of Main Street.
Kendall Block on Cass Street, 1920s
This photo was taken in the 1920’s, showing the building where Prudential Realty and Town Square Inn are located. Compare it with the photo of the same building in 1883 (Kendall Block and Austin’s Grocery Store). The building has been doubled in size…
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…
Main 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.
This view of Main Street from the depot shows the bunting and the “Welcome Home” sign…
This view of Main Street from the depot shows the bunting and the “Welcome Home” sign…
Fourth of July Tug of War, 1910
This photo gives a good view of a large portion of Main Street’s east side to the edge of the Square. Note that the far building two stories. Also, this is a good view of the Waverly House (with balconies).
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…
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,…
Princess Theatre Interior
This photo was printed on the same paper Item #324: "Princess Theatre 1924", so it may have been taken in 1924 with the exterior photo. However, it is very similar to a Kurt Teich postcard dated 1916.
Princess Theatre 1924
Princess Theatre opened in 1911 and the original building was torn down in 1927. This photo was taken in 1924, identified by the poster "Harold Lloyd's "Shy Girl."
203 Main
209 Main: Princess Theatre
203 Main
209 Main: Princess Theatre
Panorama Cass and Main 1993
This panorama was taken from the bandstand with the posts framing Town Square Realty on the left to Sewing Concepts on the right. Main St stretches down to the train depot.
None of the details are very clear especially when enlarging the photo.
None of the details are very clear especially when enlarging the photo.
Main Street, From Depot
This photo was not included in A Glimpse of Woodstock (Item #50: "A Glimpse of Woodstock") but was taken around the same time period. The number on the front of the postcard would be in sequence with other postcards used. However, it is taken later…
Main Street Fire, 1892
Ruins of the buildings on the east side of Main Street and west side of Benton Street after the fire of January 31, 1892.
The Sycamore newspaper at the time (The True Republican) reported that light from the fire could be seen from Sycamore, 40…
The Sycamore newspaper at the time (The True Republican) reported that light from the fire could be seen from Sycamore, 40…
Main Street ca 1910
Main Street looking south, taken between 1909 (new bandstand visible) and 1910 (Gem Theater at 220 Main). The businesses are similar to the other July 4, 1910 photos taken by Gus Persson but there are no decorations so it is taken sometime earlier…
Main Street at Cass 1924 One Way Street
Automobiles are parked along Main Street with one approaching the corner of Cass. Dushnack Restaurant is on the left with "Dentist" in the upper window. The movie theatre sign reads "Beau Brummel with John Barrymore" thus dating the photo as 1924.…
Main St Waverly House ca 1871-1891
"Waverly House hotel was built in 1851 by Roswell Enos. In 1854 it was purchased by Leander Church who enlarged it and gave it the name of Waverly House. Church sold it to Daniel W. Robinson who further enlarged it to the present size. The present…
Main St color ca 1964
The north end of Main Street taken from the intersection with Church/Washington in the winter.
Farm & Fleet moved from here (231 Main) to Route 47 in 1972.
The photo is not crisp enough to identify other businesses.
Farm & Fleet moved from here (231 Main) to Route 47 in 1972.
The photo is not crisp enough to identify other businesses.
Jim Keefe's Tour of Woodstock 1972
Jim Keefe’s Tour of Woodstock 1972
These proof sheets are photos Jim Keefe took in 1972. There are additional color photos in the Keefe Slides in History Photos. The new Government Center was being built on N. Seminary. City Hall was going to…
These proof sheets are photos Jim Keefe took in 1972. There are additional color photos in the Keefe Slides in History Photos. The new Government Center was being built on N. Seminary. City Hall was going to…
Field Hardware on Main St
This store at 213 Main Street was Whitson's Hardware from 1910 until it was purchased by Edward J. Field from his great uncles in 1919. He remained here until the property was purchased in 1929 for the expansion of the Miller Theater after which he…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Austin Grocery in the Kendall Block Building Cass Street
B. S. Austin began his grocery in 1881 then moved into this new Kendall Block in 1883. He remained in the grocery business here until his death in 1916 when his son took over the business.
He stands to the left of his door while his son Garry…
He stands to the left of his door while his son Garry…
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…
A Glimpse of Woodstock
This postcard is a photo montage of eight W. G. Hoffman postcards: "Benton St. From Van Buren #730"
"C. & N. W. Depot #705"
"Main Street #734"
"Oliver Typewriter Factory"
"Woodstock Typewriter Co."
"Benton Street #729"
"Congress Dairy…
"C. & N. W. Depot #705"
"Main Street #734"
"Oliver Typewriter Factory"
"Woodstock Typewriter Co."
"Benton Street #729"
"Congress Dairy…