Blue Island in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Myrtle Albee House, 1878

Blue Island Woman's Club, 1942

— Blue Island Historical Society, 2003 —

Myrtle Albee House, 1878 Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 31, 2025

1. Myrtle Albee House, 1878 Marker

Inscription. The Albee House, built in 1878, was the home of Harry and Myrtle Albee. The family occupied the home until 1942. It was in that year that Myrtle Albee offered her home and its contents to the Blue Island Woman's Club. Even though she was never a member, Myrtle always had an interest in the Club's activities. The Club, originally called the Current Topics Club, was organized on October 20, 1890. It was in 1925 that the name of the organization was changed to the Blue Island Woman's Club. This group of women continued their community service and philanthropic activities until 2003. In that year, the Blue Island Woman's Club members decided to donate the house to the Blue Island Historical Society.

This plaque was dedicated in October, 2010, in honor of the 120th anniversary of the Blue Island Women's Club and the years of service that it gave to our community

Erected 2010.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Notable Buildings • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.

Location. 41° 39.389′ N, 87° 41.101′ W. Marker is on Blue

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Island, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on Maple Avenue north of New Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13018 Maple Avenue, Blue Island IL 60406, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago

and in the Calumet Region.

It is also in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in 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: World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Conrad & Matilda Kich House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Alden J. Klein House (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Paul T. & Caryl Klenk House (about 800 feet away); The Buenger/Nelson House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The William Henke House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Albert & Alice Roche House (approx. 0.2 miles

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 31, 2025

2. Myrtle Albee House, 1878 Marker

away); The William Seyfarth House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blue Island.

Also see . . .
1. Blue Island Historical Society official site. (Submitted on June 9, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
2. The Story of the Albee House. From the Blue Island Historical Society (Submitted on June 9, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.