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Wall of Honor WWII 1943
A wooden sign surrounding the Civil War Monument (also known as the Soldier's Monument) listed the names of men and women serving in the armed forces from Woodstock. In 1944, approximately 1200 names were listed on the "Honor Roll" including 18…
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…
Dedication of the Soldiers' Monument in the Woodstock Square Park - November 3, 1909
The gentlemen standing in the front two rows are veterans of the Civil War. The women in the third row are wives or widows of the veterans.
The “Sentinel” or Civil War Monument was erected by the Grand Army of the Republic. Zoia Monuments mounted…
The “Sentinel” or Civil War Monument was erected by the Grand Army of the Republic. Zoia Monuments mounted…
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 in Woodstock. A Locomobile steamer made in Newton Mass. It was painted red with black trim.
May 25 1853 | County Board of Supervisors meet at Courthouse
The Board of Supervisors met at the Court House, on Friday last, according to a call from the clerk. They were a very intelligent looking body of men , and would do no discredit to any County in the State. John Sibley esq. of Virginia, was chosen…
April 5 1854 | Judge Wilson states court should not be held in Courthouse
At the recent term of the Circuit Court, Judge Wilson stated in open court, that he should not hold court in the building known as the court house, another term, and recommending the renting of one of our large halls for that purpose. We do not blame…
March 22 1855 | Crystal Lake Officials Set Sights on County Seat
We notice that the Chicago Democrat, Chronicle, and Advocate, and Belvidere Standard and Democratic Press, are announcing that the citizens of Crystal Lake are a going to raise fifteen thousand dollars, for building the courthouse in the event of a…
March 29 1856 | Burbank House For Sale
My house and two lots, in block No. 6, [...] 1 and 2, within fifteen rods of the new site for the Courthouse, being one of the most desirable locations in Woodstock. Esquire of the subscriber, on the premises, or J.H. Johnson. Term 35 cash down, and…
December 29 1855 | Bids for Courthouse Construction
Important to Chicago Builders. -Sealed proposals will be received until January 21st, 1856, by Neil Donnelly, Esq., Woodstock, Ill., for building a Courthouse and jail for McHenry County. The main building is to be 44 feet square, with four end…
January 4 1856 | Chicago Improvements to the McHenry County Courthouse
By Messrs. Van Osdel & BaumanHotel at Princeton, $20,000.Grundy County Courthouse, Morris, $20,000.Collegiate Institute at Marengo, $20,000.Catholic Church at Bridgeport, $16,000.Three dwelling houses at Dubuque, $32,000.Odd Fellows Hall,…
February 13 1856 | McHenry County Board Signs Contract for Building of Courthouse
Expensive Courthouse. -The Board of Supervisors of McHenry County, Ill., have contracted for the building of a Courthouse at Woodstock, for the sum of $36,000.
October 3 1919 | Former Courthouse Janitor has Sea Chest Brought Over on the Mayflower
Talk about your ancestors, heirlooms and treasured relics, there is one man in Woodstock who owns a sea chest which his great-great-grandfather brought over in the Mayflower and the chest is now in his possession, sound and strong as ever.
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February 20 1920 | Rural Schools Unable to Meet State Requirements Under System Now in Vogue
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On of the largest and most important meetings ever planned for the advancement of the rural schools of this county will be held in the Courthouse in this city, Monday afternoon, Feb. 23.
The purpose of this meeting, as it is…
On of the largest and most important meetings ever planned for the advancement of the rural schools of this county will be held in the Courthouse in this city, Monday afternoon, Feb. 23.
The purpose of this meeting, as it is…
February 20 1920 | To Discuss Farm Tenant Problem
The Illinois farm commission appointed by Gov. Lowden to investigate conditions in Illinois regarding the operation and leasing of Illinois farm lands, the growth of farm tenancy, the maintenance of fertility, and other... Courthouse in this city at…
July 2 1920 | New Floors at Courthouse
The soil improvement association force has moved back into the regular office after sojourning in the Circuit court room a number of days while the new floors were placed in their office and in the hallway. These floors, in which a cushion of cork…
September 2 1921 | Hundreds Attend Big Pavement Dance Friday
Hundreds of people attended the pavement dance in front of the Courthouse on Friday night. Weldon's band of this city furnished the music.
Old and young mingled as the band played the old fashioned waltzes or the more modern foxtrots. The management…
Old and young mingled as the band played the old fashioned waltzes or the more modern foxtrots. The management…
February 10 1922 | Special Sale of Army Goods
Special Sale of Army Goods
Mail Orders Promptly Filled
U.S. Army Store - Donnelly Building (next to Courthouse)
Mail Orders Promptly Filled
U.S. Army Store - Donnelly Building (next to Courthouse)
April 24 1903 | To Improve Courthouse
At the meeting of the board of supervisors, Monday, the committee on public buildings reported that the circuit clerk is in need of more room, and that they had employed Architect W. W. Abell to draw and submit plans for substantial alterations in…
May 1 1903 | Circuit Court Purchases Oliver Typewriter
New Olivers, purchased through the agency of Capt. W. C. Eichelberger, now grace the offices of the circuit and county clerks at the court house. They are of the latest model, and those who have the using of them are very proud of their new…
May 15 1903 | Canute Lee Sells Blacksmith Shop
Canute Lee has sold his blacksmith shop opposite the courthouse Wm. Parker, and old and experienced blacksmith, who will conduct the business in the future.
May 29 1903 | For a New Courthouse
The public property committee of the board of supervisors is facing a contingency that is hard of settlement. There is a crying demand for more room in various offices in the court house, and the committee is debating whether it would be wiser to…
June 5 1903 | For a New Courthouse
The article that appeared exclusively in The Republican last week concerning the erection of a new courthouse in Woodstock has attracted considerable attention and set the people to talking all over the county, as its importance demands that it…
