The Park Ridge History Center celebrates the people, places and events of Park Ridge through exhibits, education and community engagement.
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Masonry Advisory Council
Why does a community attempt to renovate historic buildings? One reason is because older community members want to preserve their …
Good News for History on the Move Project
The Society is pleased to announce that the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency has just signed off on our new plan …
National Night Out in Park Ridge, Illinois
The Society welcomed many families and youngsters to its table at National Night out on August 4th. Even our youngest …
Why does a community attempt to renovate historic buildings?
Did You Know?
Park Ridge Citizens Honored for Service in WWII
Addendum: We report here the passing of Jim Trecker and his wife Luella since this monograph was published. They were good friends of the Society and always available to answer questions of Park Ridge history, and with regard to the Honor Roll. We are pleased to report that their daughter, Sandy Hillenbrand, located Jim’s Honor […]
The Summit of Uptown was Originally a Hotel
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