Category: Long Grove History
History of Mill Pond Shops
by Aaron | Jan 9, 2023 | Long Grove History | 0
Construction on the Mill Pond Shops “shopping center” appears to have begun in 1968,...
Read MoreMaple Syrup Season
by Aaron | Mar 10, 2019 | Long Grove History, Video History | 0
In a video from 1984, long time Long Grove mayor Bob Coffin and his wife Betty show how they tap and make maple syrup.
Read MoreSears Catalog Homes Update
by Aaron | Oct 1, 2017 | Long Grove History | 0
An update regarding the former owners of some of Long Grove’s Sears Catalog homes.
Read MoreLemmon Hill
by Aaron | Oct 1, 2017 | Long Grove History, Trivially Speaking | 0
Origins of the Lemmon Hill ball field name.
Read MoreWhy is the Bridge Historic?
by Aaron | Jul 10, 2017 | Long Grove History, Save The Bridge | 0
Long Grove’s Covered Bridge is historic because it is a rare surviving example of a classic bridge design and it continues to perform the same function in the same place, just as it has for over 100 years. The design retains it’s integrity and the pedestrian walkway feature makes it stand out against the few peers that it has.
Read MoreLong Grove Of Trees
by Aaron | Jun 15, 2017 | Long Grove History | 0
Check out the time travel image below to get a sense for what’s left of the original “Long Grove of Trees” that the Village was named for.
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