Niles Township in Skokie in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Bell for the Historic Engine House

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, March 11, 2024

1. Bell for the Historic Engine House Marker

Inscription. The bell located in the bell tower was generously donated by Ruth and Helmut Netzer and is dedicated to the early pioneer families who settled Niles Center, IL., specifically her great-grandparents Henry and Fredericka Rohr

Dedicated this 17th day of May, 1993.

Erected 1993 by Skokie Park District; Skokie Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1993.

Location. 42° 1.632′ N, 87° 45.351′ W. Marker is in Skokie, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Niles Township. It is on Floral Avenue north of Oakton Street. The marker is in front of the Skokie Heritage Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8031 Floral Avenue, Skokie IL 60077, 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

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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: Historic Engine House (here, next to this marker); Historic Log Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); The Niles Center Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); Village of Niles Center (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Peter's United Church of Christ (about 400 feet away); St. Peter's Catholic Church (about 500 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Holocaust Memorial (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Skokie.

Historic Engine House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn

2. Historic Engine House

The marker about the bell is near the hydrant and dog statue.

Skokie Heritage Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean Flynn, March 11, 2024

3. Skokie Heritage Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 3. submitted on March 14, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.