What Happened to the Girl Scouts’ Log Cabin?
In 1921, the Cook County Forest Preserve District built a log cabin in the Bemis Woods for Western Springs’ Girl Scouts. But, where did it go? In 1920, the first Girl Scout troop in Western Springs was organized. Shortly afterward, an effort was made to have a Girl Scout campsite
Whoops! What Happened Here? The Demolition at 1013 Burlington Avenue
In 1966, Western Springs was growing by leaps and bounds. So, an old, boarded-up home on prime real estate was an obvious target for a tear-down Built in 1888, this home at 1013 Burlington faced the Burlington railroad, just west of what is now Oberweis. And, in its early days,
Mail Order Homes – Some Assembly Required
If you live in Field Park, Old Town, Old Town South, or Ridge Acres, the rafters and joists in your home (or that of a neighbor) might have numbers like this imprinted on them. And, if so, they can tell an interesting story. Between 1908
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