Grayslake in Lake County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
164 Hawley
Building History
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, April 25, 2012
1. 164 Hawley Marker
Inscription.
164 Hawley. Building History. On November 19, 1895 a one room frame school house was moved to this location from the northeast corner of Lake Street and Belvidere Road. Soon afterwards the building was extended ten feet to the front, raised ten feet and a brick veneer was added. It became the Village Hall for the newly incorporated Village of Grayslake. Since that time it has served the community not only as a Village Hall but also as the home of the fire department, local jail, area library and Grayslake Chamber office. Church services, school classes and wrestling meets have been held here. Beginning in 1993 it has served as Grayslake's Museum.
On November 19, 1895 a one room frame school house was moved to this location from the northeast corner of Lake Street and Belvidere Road. Soon afterwards the building was extended ten feet to the front, raised ten feet and a brick veneer was added. It became the Village Hall for the newly incorporated Village of Grayslake. Since that time it has served the community not only as a Village Hall but also as the home of the fire department, local jail, area library and Grayslake Chamber office. Church services, school classes and wrestling meets have been held here. Beginning in 1993 it has served as Grayslake's Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is November 19, 1895.
Location. 42° 20.729′ N, 88° 2.412′ W. Marker is in Grayslake, Illinois, in Lake County. Marker is at the intersection of Hawley Street and North Whitney Street, on the right when traveling west on Hawley Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Grayslake IL 60030, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 629 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 21, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
