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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Kane County, Illinois
Adjacent to Kane County, Illinois
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GEOGRAPHIC SORT
| On Galena Boulevard at Stolp Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Galena Boulevard. |
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The Aurora Hotel was the City's first large hotel, and for many years, its tallest building. It was erected in 1917 on the site of a mill race and swimming hole. The Georgian style, fireproof building was designed by H. Ziegler Dietz and . . . — — Map (db m94232) HM |
| On Broadway (Illinois Route 25) at Galena Boulevard, on the left when traveling south on Broadway. |
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Erected 1926
as the
Aurora National
Bank Building
Architect: Frank B. Gray — — Map (db m94243) HM |
| On East Downer Place near South Stolp Avenue, on the right when traveling west. |
| | The nationally known Aurora Silverplate Manufacturing Company was a producer of fine silver-plated dishes, ornaments, and tableware. Founded in 1869. Directed by many of Aurora's pioneer businessmen including Joseph Stolp, this company was one of . . . — — Map (db m69822) HM |
| On Lake Street (Illinois Route 31) at Vine Street, on the right when traveling north on Lake Street. |
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For those who fought and died
We cry with loving pride
For those who are not yet home
We won't let you stand alone
For those who are called survivor
We pledge our honor
For those who are named here
We will forever hold dear
Charles . . . — — Map (db m94259) WM |
| On South Stolp Avenue near West Benton Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Easily one of the most unusual buildings in Aurora, this 1926 structure designed by the firm of Zimmerman, Saxe & Zimmerman is one of the few examples of Mayan Revival design. The architects altered their original, more traditional design when they . . . — — Map (db m69823) HM |
| On South Broadway (Illinois Route 25) at Galena Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on South Broadway. |
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Architect - George Grant Elmslie
Prairie style with terra cotta
ornamentation.
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Prior to the late 1860s, a grand three-story Italianate style building, the H. H. Evans . . . — — Map (db m148600) HM |
| On Galena Boulevard at the east bank of the Fox River, on the left when traveling east on Galena Boulevard. |
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Two brothers, ages 24 & 22, from New York State,
built their log cabin, dam, and sawmill near this site. — — Map (db m94221) HM |
| On Stolp Avenue at Galena Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on Stolp Avenue. |
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This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
Designed by Anker Sveere Graven and Arthur Guy Mayger in 1928, it was the tallest building in Illinois outside of Chicago. . . . — — Map (db m94241) HM |
| On Galena Boulevard east of Stolp Avenue, on the left when traveling east. |
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Theatres designed in the early 20th century featured deep stages for vaudeville and other live entertainment. When silent movies became popular, vaudeville acts frequently preceded the movie, so the deep stages were still necessary. With the . . . — — Map (db m94216) HM |
| On Lake Street (Illinois Route 31) north of Vine Street, on the right when traveling north. |
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Given to Aurora, in 1857.
By Roswell Wilder, 1784-1860;
Soldier in the War of 1812.
Landlord of the Wilder Hotel,
pioneer stage house;
Builder of first school
in West Aurora, 1839.
Public Benefactor. . . . — — Map (db m94246) HM |
| On Batavia Avenue (Illinois Route 31) at Morton Street, on the right when traveling north on Batavia Avenue. |
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This monument erected in honor and in commemoration of the loyal patriotic men who enlisted from the Township of Batavia Illinois in the War for the Preservation of the Union 1861-1865.
"On fame's eternal camping ground
Their silent tents are . . . — — Map (db m94260) WM |
| On Old Sleepy Hollow Road, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Evangelist William "Billy" Sunday and his wife Helen "Ma" Sunday owned this farm, 1899-1913, and spent their summers here. Ma was born on the farm. Billy was born in Ames, Iowa, in 1862. He played outfield for Chicago and other National League . . . — — Map (db m55486) HM |
| On River Street north of Railroad Street, on the left when traveling north. |
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[Names not transcribed] — — Map (db m94542) WM |
| On Dundee Avenue at Duncan Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Dundee Avenue. |
| | Built for horse-drawn apparatus in 1896, in anticipation of city growth, Barn No. 3 was designed by Smith Hoag. It reflects the turn-of-the-century "Storefront Style" of fire barn architecture. Designated a local landmark in 1992. — — Map (db m55596) HM |
| On North Grove Avenue at Symphony Way, on the left when traveling south on North Grove Avenue. |
| | Gail Borden, pioneer in the food preservative industry, established a milk condensing plant on this site in 1865. His discovery incorporated a process by which water was evaporated from milk, and sugar added as a preservative. This process, patented . . . — — Map (db m63650) HM |
| Near East National Street at South Grove Avenue. |
| | From 1866 to 1966 this site was occupied by the Elgin National Watch Company. This was the first watch factory built west of the Alleghenies and grew to become the world's largest. During its lifetime over 60 million 'Elgin' watches were . . . — — Map (db m55455) HM |
| On Park Street at College Street, on the left when traveling east on Park Street. |
| | The Factory - 1867
Pocket watch production began in 1867. The factory, located on National Street at the south end of Grove Avenue, grew in stages until by 1920 it was the largest watchmaking complex in the world, ultimately producing more . . . — — Map (db m63436) HM |
| On U.S. 20 at Nesler Road, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 20. |
| | This marker is along the “south leg” of the Elgin road races. Beginning in 1910, many leading drivers and mechanics competed here in grueling tests of speed and endurance that contributed to the development of the modern automobile. . . . — — Map (db m55454) HM |
| On Park Street at College Street, on the left when traveling east on Park Street. |
| | In 1926 a grand hall was erected as the new home for two local Masonic organizations -- the Elgin Lodge #117 and the Monitor Lodge #552. At the time, the new Masonic Temple was Elgin's largest indoor meeting space. In addition to lodge functions, it . . . — — Map (db m63331) HM |
| On Dundee Avenue at Chester Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Dundee Avenue. |
| | For more than 70 years this site was occupied by the Illinois Watch Case Company. The firm was a leader in the domestic watch industry and by the 1920s had produced more than 30 million watch cases.
A subsidiary produced jewelry goods, lockets, . . . — — Map (db m55458) HM |
| On Park Street at College Street, on the left when traveling east on Park Street. |
| | Among Elginites who served in the Civil War, there were 153 students, teachers, administrators and trustees from Elgin Academy.
Academy student Leverett Kelley was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for heroic action in combat at Missionary . . . — — Map (db m63437) HM WM |
| On Villa Street at Prairie Street, on the right on Villa Street. |
| | In honor of all from Elgin who served during the 1914 - World War - 1918. — — Map (db m117105) WM |
| Near Highland Avenue (County Highway 47) 0.4 miles east of McCornack Road. |
| | This tablet is made to preserve the memory of pioneers, God fearing people from Scotland and Ireland who organized this church in 1841, as a place to meet together and worship
Andrew McCornack Robert Shedden
William Fraser
George . . . — — Map (db m59171) HM |
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These 32 acres and buildings were purchased by the Kane County Board and the Forest Preserve Commission in October 1972 A.D. from The Society of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. — — Map (db m94262) HM |
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To honor all men and women from
Kane County who served
in the United States Armed Forces
To detail and reflect on the sacrifices made by Veterans of this nation who defended freedom in the 20th century.
To permanently inscribe the names of . . . — — Map (db m94309) WM |
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Major Campaigns and Deaths
Pusan Perimeter 8/50-9/50) 3,603
Chosin Reservoir (11/50-12/50) 1,641
Kunu-Ri (11/50-12/50) 1,194
Naktong Breakout (9/50) 834
Hoengsong (2/51) 773
Taejon (7/50) 638
Heartbreak Ridge . . . — — Map (db m94915) HM WM |
| On State Street (Illinois Route 38) at 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west on State Street. |
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Fox River Chapter #14
Royal Arch Masons
Chartered September 2, 1852
Geneva Lodge #139
Ancient Free and Accepted Masons
Chartered October 5, 1854 — — Map (db m94268) HM |
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Major Campaigns and Deaths
San Juan Heights/El Caney, Cuba (6/98-7/98) 1,475
Cuba Campaign (6/98-8/98) 350
Battle of February 4th, Philippines (2/99) 60
Balangiga Massacre, Philippines (9/01) 48
Manila, Philippines . . . — — Map (db m94845) WM |
| On State Street (Illinois Route 38) at 2nd Street, on the left when traveling west on State Street. |
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Geneva played an important role in connecting the cities of the Fox River Valley to the Lincoln Highway. The city was eager to cater to the newly motoring public by offering well-lit, paved streets, a stop-and-go light, and a motorcycle policeman . . . — — Map (db m94267) HM |
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Major Campaigns and Deaths
Tet Offensive 1/68-2/68) 2,500
Vietcong Offensive (2/69) 1,140
Operation Rolling Thunder (2/65-11/68) 818
Battle of Khe Sahn (1/68-4/68) 730
Battle of Dak To (11/67) 285
Operation . . . — — Map (db m94949) HM WM |
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Major Campaigns and Deaths
Meuse-Argonne, France (9/18-11/18) 26,277
Aisne-Marne, France (7/18-8/18) 6,992
Somme, France (8/18-11/18) 3,221
Oise-Aisne, France (8/18-11/18) 1,919
St. Mihiel, France (9/18) 1,799 . . . — — Map (db m94883) HM WM |
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Major Campaigns and Deaths
Pacific Theater
Leyte/Luzon/Southern Islands,
Philippines (10/44-7/45) 20,569
Philippines (12/41-5/42) 15,386
Okinawa/Ryukyus, Japan (3/45-7/45) 12,183
Iwo Jima, Japan . . . — — Map (db m94903) HM WM |
| On 8th Street (Illinois Route 31) north of Kane Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | In Memory of Our Departed Heroes — — Map (db m94554) WM |
| On Main Street (Illinois Route 72) east of 8th Street (Illinois Route 21), on the left when traveling west. |
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This New England style farmhouse was built circa 1848, by Samuel Wilder to resemble his former New York State home. Robert and Lucy Duff purchased this property in 1868; however, historians claim they lived at this location during the Civil War . . . — — Map (db m94312) HM |
| On 1st Street north of Main Street (Illinois Route 72), on the right when traveling north. |
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This fountain is dedicated to Otto J. Maha and his contributions to fluid power technology.
Otto received his education through night classes at the Lewis Institute of Technology, now known as the Illinois Institute of Technology. . . . — — Map (db m94524) HM |
| On South Third Street at West Main Street, on the left when traveling south on South Third Street. |
| | Allan Pinkerton, famous detective, had his home and cooperage on this lot, 1844-1850. Here he sheltered and employed slaves escaping to freedom. After helping to capture some counterfeiters, he became deputy sheriff of Kane County in 1848. In 1850 . . . — — Map (db m55485) HM |
| | First Pioneer Settlers in No. Kane Cty. May 10, 1834 — — Map (db m94543) HM |
| On Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
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The History
In 1837, a young Scot settler drew a straw that gave him the privilege of naming his new home, and he chose to name it after his home town - Dundee, Scotland.
Thr River
There are over 200 islands in the Fox River between . . . — — Map (db m94540) HM |
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