Over the years, the natural and built environment of McHenry County has changed from its rural origins. “Forgotten McHenry County” documents remnants of our past, be it ghost ads on buildings, addresses on transoms, post offices no longer in existence, slaughterhouses, distilleries, outside cellar doors and even corncribs & outhouses. This site will continue to grow as we take more pictures. If you would like to submit a photo, please it send to info@mchsonline.org along with its address and info. Our intention is cover all 17 townships of McHenry County.
72 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake, Post Office, Bank & Restaurant
117 N, Main St, Crystal Lake, 1902 Mugge Bldg. Concordia dance and Chautauqua hall, CL. Opera Hse, Moose Lodge, & Bowling Alley.
73 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake, Osmun Bldg/Gem Theatre & in the 1930s’ the A& P Grocery
Spring Grove Bank now lawyers Office, 1927 Main Street, Spring Grove
100 W. Washington St., Marengo, Opera House on 2nd floor in the 1890's
Starline Factory in Havard- was large agricultural implement manufacturer. Now art galleries, 208 W. Front
Formerly Congregational Church, & then Grace Lutheran Church, Now residence in Richmond, 5702 George Street, Richmond
Solon Mills School, 4000 N. State, Now a residence in Richmond
Solon Mills School detail
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