RIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY FACT SHEET

Open To The Public
Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday afternoons from 2 to 5 p.m. Telephone 773-881-1675

Research Fees

Special Group Tours
Available on other days, call 773-881-1675

Special Uses of the Facility
Driscoll House is available to qualified community groups and businesses for meetings, etc., call 773-881-1675

General Meetings
Board of Directors:Second Wednesday of every month at 7:30 pm.

Programs of Historical Interest: Second Sunday of each month.

Lectures
Given by various Society members. Programs can be held at the Ridge Historical Society or at other locations.

Printed Walking Tour of Morgan Park
$.50 a copy

Basic History Packet
Maps of Old Morgan Pard and Washington Heights
$1.00 a copy

Architectural Prints by JACK SIMMERLING -
$1.00 a copy

The following useful information for students and researchers is available in the Driscoll House archives:

Community Histories
Morgan Park, Beverly Hills, Mt. Greenwood, Blue Island History of local churches

  • History of local schools RHS Newsletters and bulletins
    Local houses and other buildings Local houses (detailed information)
  • Home tours and guide booklets
  • Local architects
  • Local photographs
  • Local clubs and lodges
  • Railroads

Some interesting subjects for student essays, displays, etc. that are discussed in RHS Newsletter stories in recent years.

  • Interviews with various long-time residents
  • Old street Names in Beverly Hills and Morgan Park
  • The Morgan Park Tornado
  • Information on some Prominent Families
  • Ridge Historical Society
  • Horse Thief Hollow
  • Old Pine Trees
  • Ridge Historic District
  • Golf and Tennis Clubs
  • How the Ridge was Named
  • Recycled Buildings
  • Rock Island Station Names
  • John Vanderpoel
  • Panhandle Railroad
  • Morgan Park High School
  • Vincennes and Portage Trails
  • Early Street Care
  • Three Famous Schools in Morgan Park
  • Early Local Newspapers
  • Sesquicentennial and Bicentennial Celebrations
  • Local Clubs and other organization


    If more "in depth" research is required there is a fee for these services. Contact us at 773-881-1675