Books

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Written in celebration for Lemont's 150th anniversary of incorporation, Images of America: Lemont is my first book with Arcadia Publishing

Photos used for this publication came from Lemont Area Historical Society and Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. The book is available for sale November 6th, 2023. 

This publication is available through Arcadia Publishing here and The Lemont Area Historical Society 

Images of America: Blue Island

Upcoming publication about one of the oldest settlements in northeast Illinois, Blue Island, will be available at the end of 2024 through  Arcadia Publishing

Photos used for this publication came from Blue Island Historical Society and Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. The book is available winter 2024


Digitized scans of history books are located here. Additional PDF documents and links to other reference books not hosted on this site can be found on the Resources page. 

Harvey - 1892 Worlds Fair brochure

Harvey - 1941 Jubilee Book

Harvey - 1890 - 1962 History Book


Harvey - 1967/68 Promotional Brochure

Dolton 1892 - 1976 History Book