Online Resources
Reading Materials and Links
Reading Materials and Links
I don't want to share things that might violate copyrights, so let's get it out of the way now that this is an educational site...
Content is either hosted directly by SouthCookExplore or linked to its original source. Links are also in here because I can. Some content linked here provides citations to Instagram posts.
SouthCookExplore Hosted Content
Historic Buildings in Worth - Created by the Worth Park District Historical Museum Association in 2001, and revised in 2007. Features backgrounds on historic homes in Worth.
The History of Worth, 1st edition - Written mid 60s or 70s?
The History of Worth, 2nd edition - Created by the Worth Park District Historical Museum & Historical Society in 2006. Features similar content to Images of America: Worth IL
SouthCookExplore in The Daily Southtown - Sept 19, 2022 by Paul Eisenberg
Internet Links
Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields: Illinois - collection of photos and information on former airfields around Chicagoland
Architectural Resources in the Lemont Historic District - 70+ pages of historic architecture in Lemont hosted by the City
Carl's Harvey / Dolton / Riverdale Photo Albums - 60 photo albums containing who knows how many resources...this page is great
Chicago History in Postcards - The database of early to mid-20th century Chicagoland postcards
Clear-Ridge Historical Society - Clearing - Garfield Ridge Historical Society - Chicago
Downers Grove Historic Survey - 2013 survey of four areas in Downers Grove
DuPage County Historical Society - A fantastic resource for all things DuPage County
FRRANDP - Forgotten Railways, Roads and Places - all sorts of cool finds from old lines
Harvey History 1890 - 1962 - Digitized copy of History of Harvey, IL
IanHistor's Matteson Landmarks Guide - a 20 year old guide to historic locations around Matteson
Industrial History - Dennis is the resource for old photos and detailed information on the industrial Midwest
Matt's Old Mokena - Detailed information on old buildings and history in Mokena
Oak Forest Historical Places - The best resource online for all things Oak Forest
Rab City - local artist also on Instagram @RabCity
Will County Rural Surveys by Township - Will County Historic Preservation Commission's PDF's on the 24 townships in Will County