Local History Blog
We remember all our veterans who have given so much to their country and their communities. We thank them all. Photo courtesy of Eric Roos. If you have photos to share, please email Kate at kmills@balibrary.org.
Born in Lake Zurich in 1865, Henry K. Brockway was the Barrington postmaster for 18 years. He married Emma F. Barnett in 1894..
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Spring has sprung everyone and soon the Library's Teaching Garden will be alive with colorful flowers (and a few fairies if you look closely!) We hope you will join us on Saturday, June 4 for the Growing Together Garden Expo. If you have photos to share, please email Kate at kmills@balibrary.org.
These are The Rachows, whose house still stands very near the library. The family has been in Barrington since the 1870s. Photo courtesy of Lauren DeJesu. If you have photos to share, please email Kate at kmills@balibrary.org.
This is East Main Street looking East toward Ela Street--way back when. From the Arnett C. Lines collection at the Barrington Area Library.
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We hope you are enjoying this colorful time of year. The Glen of South Barrington photo, courtesy of William Rose. If you have photos to share, please email Kate at kmills@balibrary.org.
The Womens Relief Corps #85 was the driving force behind the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Evergreen Cemetery. It was dedicated in 1906, making it 115 years old this year. If you have photos to share, please email Kate at kmills@balibrary.org.
The ducks are enjoying winter at Flint Creek. Photo courtesy of Citizens for Conservation. If you have photos to share, please email Kate at kmills@balibrary.org.
Barrington High School was built in 1950. Here, students enjoy some quiet reading time.
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Built in 1927 by Wright Catlow, this theater is still going strong after 93 years in business. The photo on the left is from 1930 and is courtesy of the Catlow Theater.
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Founded in 1966, The Barrington Area Development Council (BADC) is a not-for-profit civic organization with a long history of sponsoring initiatives and organizations that have benefited the Barrington Area community. Learn all about them at their new Facebook page at https://t.co/aX9b4oKdSO?amp=1.
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This is the last week of school for these students in 1913. We thank the Castle Family for sharing this photo with us. If you have photos to share, please email Kate at kmills@balibrary.org.