River Forest in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
William H. Hatch House
1882
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 5, 2024
1. William H. Hatch House Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.
Location. 41° 53.093′ N, 87° 49.382′ W. Marker is in River Forest, Illinois, in Cook County. It is at the intersection of Keystone Avenue and Linden Street, on the right when traveling south on Keystone Avenue. The marker is next to the home's front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 306 Keystone Avenue, River Forest IL 60305, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grand Army of Republic Memorial Woods (approx. 0.2 miles away); River Forest, Illinois (approx. 0.2 miles away); River Forest Police Chiefs (approx. Ό mile away); River Forest Fire Chiefs (approx. Ό mile away); River Forest Village Presidents (approx. Ό mile away); Frances E. Willard (approx. 0.3 miles away); Waller Gates (approx. 0.4 miles away); River Forest 9/11 Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in River Forest.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Thatcher Woods Savanna
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Regarding William H. Hatch House. The home was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. William Hatch moved in 1882 from the Galewood community (which would be annexed into Chicago in 1889) to this Queen Anne-style home on River Forest's southwestern side, which was largely undeveloped yet close to River Forest's train station and two blocks from its main thoroughfare, Lake Street. According to the NRHP registration form, Hatch was the son of one of Chicago's earliest hardware dealers; he worked in the grain trade in downtown Chicago and would serve on the River Forest school board for a few years during the time he lived in this home. There is a William H. Hatch Elementary School in the neighboring community of Oak Park, but that appears to be dedicated to a different person.
Also see . . . NRHP Registration Form: William H. Hatch House. The William H. Hatch House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. The registration form offers a description and history of the home. (Submitted on November 6, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 5, 2024
2. William H. Hatch House
Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 444 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
