Palos Park
Palos Park by Jeannine Kacmar, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions on December 2, 2013, offers a detailed exploration of the history of Palos Park, Illinois. This 130-page book delves into the area’s natural beauty, including wooded ravines and fertile farmland, which attracted early settlers in the mid-1800s. The expansion of the Wabash Railroad in the 1890s brought Chicagoans seeking outdoor relief, leading to the establishment of recreational developments like the Sharpshooter’s Club in 1894 and the village’s incorporation in 1914.
Readers will find a rich narrative that highlights the evolution of Palos Park as a retreat for artists and outdoor enthusiasts. The book discusses the formation of forest preserves and the appeal of local trails and toboggan slides. It also touches on the legacy of notable figures such as Claude Buck, Felix Russmann, and Sherwood Anderson, who sought inspiration in the area’s serene environment. With its focus on local history, this edition provides insights into the community’s development and the preservation of historic sites like the McCord House and the Plush Horse ice cream parlor.
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Wooded ravines, natural springs, and fertile farmland attracted the first settlers to Palos Park in the mid-1800s. With the Wabash Railroad expansion in the 1890s, Chicagoans seeking relief from crowded urban conditions traveled 20 miles for the great outdoors. The Sharpshooter’s Club opened in 1894 as the first recreational development in the area. Soon after, the village of Palos Park incorporated in 1914, and the forest preserves were formed, attracting weekend Prairie Club hikers and outdoor enthusiasts to the trails and the Swallow Cliff toboggan slides. Artists such as Claude Buck, Felix Russmann, sculptor Lorado Taft, and author Sherwood Anderson, along with his young protege Ernest Hemingway, retreated from Chicago to summer cottages in Palos Park seeking the beautiful, serene setting for their work. Many historic homes and buildings still exist, including the McCord House and the Plush Horse ice cream parlor.”
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