Local History
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Early History
A brief summary of the
history of Crystal Lake -
Historic People
Learn more about some
of the “movers and
shakers” of our past. -
Historic Structures
Pictures and
information about
some of Crystal Lake’s
historical buildings. -
Churches
Pictures and
information about
churches in Crystal
Lake. -
Cemeteries
Pictures, history, burial
information and more -
Schools
Pictures and information
about some of Crystal
Lake’s schools. -
Crystal Lake Park District
History and information about the CL Park District
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Businesses
Pictures and
information about some
of Crystal Lake’s
businesses. -
Union Soldier Statue
History of statue, restoration, and ongoing preservation.
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Organizations and Clubs
Pictures and
information about some
of Crystal Lake’s
organizations and clubs. -
Street Scenes
Origins of street names
in Crystal Lake. -
Lost Crystal Lake
Pictures and
information
about buidings and
places that no longer
exist. -
Palm Sunday Tornado
Pictures and
information about the
1965 Palm Sunday
Tornado.