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Rogers Park History

June 12: Opening of North Shore Electric line in 1896 
 
June 14: Merger of Mundelein College with Loyola University in 1991
 
June 17: Opening of Norshore Theatre at 1749 W. Howard (closed in Novemeber 1957)
 
Significant events in Chicago and Illinois history for the week of June 11-17 include:
 
June 15: Approval by Congress of a military road from Fort Dearborn in Chicago to Fort Howard in Green Bay in 1832
 
June 16: Governor Len Small born in 1862
 
"This Week In Rogers Park/West Ridge History" is brought to you by the Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society.

Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society
7344 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 764-4078
www.rpwrhs.org

The Rogers Park and West Ridge communities are fortunate to have a dynamic historical society that works diligently to preserve this community’s unique and vibrant history.

Please be sure to visit the website of the Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society or more about Rogers Park history. We encourage community residents – past and present – to support this worthwhile organization.
 

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