Kate's Brief History

Tidbits of history, briefly.

Showing posts with label Plank Road. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Plank Road. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Holland’s 1886 Business Directory - An Introduction

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Founded in 1831, Joseph Naper’s settlement prospered and in 1857, Naper became the first president of the newly-formed Village of Naperville...
Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Naperville Art: A City in Transit

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On the southwest corner of the Washington Street and Chicago Avenue intersection is a large mural called “A City in Transit.” Celebrating o...
Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Walking the Plank in Naperville

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Many towns in Illinois have a "Plank Road," including Naperville. But have you ever wondered what a plank road was? Dirt roads wer...
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