Chicago Heights

Chicago Heights is a multicultural tableau, depicting thestory of nineteenth-century pioneers and twentiethcenturyworkers who built one of the most vibrant of thesmall, industrial cities of the Midwest. The exciting collectionfeatured here is a result of an intensive city-wide campaignto identify the very best photographs of old Chicago Heights.About half came from the extensive collections of thePublic Library and the Historical Society, while the rest wereborrowed from local residents.This fascinating compilation features various past andpresent residents of Chicago Heights, a look at its diverseethnic groups and religious denominations, and glimpses of olddowntown buildings that no longer exist. The city’s churchgroups, ethnic clubs, businesses, factories, and transportationfacilities are all pictured here. Along with detailed captions,Chicago Heights offers the rare chance to experience the historyof old Chicago Heights, bringing its exciting past alive again.