Reference Materials, Part 3

Johnsburg:

Johnsburg and Pistakee Bay by Sandra Landen Machaj. Arcadia

Publishing, Charleston, North Carolina, 2008. This book contains mostly pictures with captions.

Lakemoor:

Typed booklet, "History of Village of Lakemoor, 1836—1976." 49 pages, no pictures. This was a bicentennial project authored by Pacita (Pat) Morrison. Lakemoor is the only village in McHenry County to have incorporated, then dissolved only to reincorporate again.

Lakewood:

Booklet, "Homes and History of the Village of Lakewood, 1933—

1998" produced on the 65th anniversary of the village. Contains a good summary of the history of this mostly residential community with pictures and histories of many of the early homes.

Marengo:

Soft cover booklet, "Ruminations, Reflections, Expectations, 1835 – 1985." This 120 page Sesquicentennial booklet contains biographical interviews and pictures.

In 1994 and 1995 two soft cover volumes were produced documenting all the houses on major Marengo streets. The booklets were called "History of Marengo Homes." Vol. I covered Washington and Prairie Streets. Vol. II covered East and West Grant Highway and parts of other streets. A thorough tracing of house and ownership history with pictures.

*"Images of America: Marengo, The First 100 Years" by the Marengo Society for Historic Preservation. 2007. Arcadia Publishing. Many photos.

McCullom Lake:

*"Images of America: McHenry and McCullom Lake" by Sandra

Landen Machaj. 2007. Arcadia Publishing. Many captioned photos.

McHenry:

Soft cover booklet titled "McHenry, A History of its Pioneers and Settlement." Published in 1936 as a centennial project. 20 pages. No pictures.

Soft cover Sesquicentennial booklet titled "McHenry – A Proud Past and a Progressive Future, 1836—1986." 70 pages. Includes photos, interviews and chronological events.

*"Images of America: McHenry and McCullom Lake" by Sandra Landen Machaj. 2007. Arcadia Publishing. Many captioned photos.

Ostend:

*Soft cover book titled Ostend, An Early History of the Ostend and Bull Valley Area. 143 pages. Remembered, researched and compiled by Loren Thompson between 1960 and 1986. Includes a copy of the 1862 plat map showing where Ostend and Bull Valley were located plus Plat maps of Greenwood and McHenry Townships, 1892. Purchase from McHenry County Historical Society.

Pistakee Bay:

Johnsburg and Pistakee Bay by Sandra Landen Machaj. Arcadia

Publishing, Charleston, North Carolina, 2008. Many captioned photos.

Ringwood:

A typed pamphlet, "Days Gone By." 11 pages, no pictures, no

author listed.

Book by Sandra Landen Machaj. Richmond, Ringwood, Wonder Lake Arcadia Publications. Images of America.

Ridgefield:

A 6 page handwritten history of early Ridgefield and the first school written in 1913—1914 by Sarah E. Lanphear.

Richmond:

A handwritten early history of Richmond that was a third grade school project of Helen Parsons in 1917. It contains a surprising number of historical details. 40 pages.

Book by Sandra Landen Machaj. Richmond, Ringwood, Wonder Lake Arcadia Publications. Images of America.

Spring Grove:

*Book, Village of Spring Grove: Centennial History, 1902—2002. 138 pages, many pictures, thoroughly researched.

Trout Valley:

Trout valley, the Hertz Estate, and Curtiss Farm. by Lisa Damian

Kidder Arcadia Publishing, Charleston, North Carolina, 2008. This book contains mostly pictures with captions.

Union:

Paper covered mimeographed 13 page booklet, "History of Union" written by 8th grade Union students in 1942.

Wonder Lake:

Collection of Wonder Lake "Party Line" Weekly publication (incomplete) Oct. 24, 1963 – May 14, 1964.

Book by Sandra Landen Machaj. Richmond, Ringwood, Wonder Lake Arcadia Publications. Images of America.

Woodstock:

Hardcover illustrated promotional booklet, "Early History, Social and Educational, Industrial and Business and Professional Interests," 62 pages, 55 illustrations and early business ads from 1895.

Soft cover booklet, "The Historic Woodstock Square. Sesquicentennial—An Illustrated History of the Woodstock Square." 2004, 34 pages. Includes old photos and information on some surrounding businesses and events.

Soft cover booklet, "A History of Woodstock, 1852—2002." Sesquicentennial booklet, 56 pages edited by Jane Dahm and Joan Mansfield, published by the City of Woodstock. A Chronological format was used and information is listed by year. Pictures are included.

Soft cover book, "Woodstock," a pictorial history by Nancy Baker. Published 2006. Available in bookstore in Woodstock.

Soft cover pamphlet produced by the Woodstock Historic Preservation Commission in 2005. "Walking Tour of the Historic Woodstock Square" with detailed building histories, map and photos. Free. Contact City Hall.

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