Northbrook
Northbrook by Karie Angell Luc, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions on October 15, 2008, is a historical account that explores the development of Northbrook, Illinois. This edition, comprising 130 pages, delves into the village’s transformation from its incorporation as Shermerville in 1901 to its growth during the 20th century, highlighting significant events such as Prohibition, the Roaring Twenties, and the impact of World War II.
Readers will find a detailed narrative that traces Northbrook’s evolution, including its identity shift and the expansion of infrastructure like airports and golf courses. The book examines the community’s growth from a small village to a thriving suburb, reflecting broader trends in American history and suburban development. With a focus on local history, this work provides insights into the social and economic changes that shaped Northbrook and the Midwest region.
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Northbrook, “the Village of Friendly Living,” was incorporated on November 18, 1901, as Shermerville. Prohibition and the Roaring Twenties brought new hopes, dreams, and a new identity–Northbrook, named for the West Fork of the North Branch of the Chicago River. An airport and seven golf courses opened, and new streets were paved in anticipation of a building boom that went bust, cut short by the Great Depression. Early-1940s expansion was temporarily put on hold for World War II, but by 1949, subdivisions began sprouting up in farm fields. The long-anticipated growth of Northbrook had finally begun. New roads leading to Northbrook and the desire for suburban living caused the quaint 1950s community of 3,348 to grow to 11,635 residents a decade later. Today almost 35,000 people call Northbrook home.
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