These web versions of printed historical publications record aspects of Skokie (formerly Niles Center) history. Originally hosted by the now-inactive Skokie Historical Society website, they remain largely unchanged in this digital format.
Notes on Content:
- Some information presented in these documents as “fact” has since been revised in newer publications/histories
- As with many historical documents, some of the terminology used is offensive or inaccurate
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An illustrated history of the villages in Niles Township focusing on significant events, influential citizens, businesses, and organizations. Print copy also available in the Reference Collection at the Skokie Public Library. |
A chronological review of the geographical boundaries of Skokie from 1888 to 1983 illustrated with hand-drawn maps. |
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A history of the Skokie area from 1830 to 1984 illustrated with hand-drawn and historic maps and aerial photographs. Print copy also available in the Reference Collection at the Skokie Public Library. |
A colorful account of Skokie’s history first published in serial form in The Villager in 1958. Print copy also available in the Reference Collection at the Skokie Public Library. |
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An index of four publications: Niles Township by E. Palma Beaudette; Luxembourg Brotherhood of America by Richard J. Witry; Skokie: A Centennial History by Richard Whittingham; and St. Peter Catholic Church, 1868-69 to 1993-94, by David Buisseret, Richard J. Witry and Rosemary Schmitt. Print copy also available in the Reference Collection at the Skokie Public Library. |
A chronology of significant events related to Skokie’s history from circa 1500 to 2000. Print copy also available in the Reference Collection at the Skokie Public Library. |
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A chronology of events in the history of the Niles Center Volunteer Fire Company, Sharp Corner Volunteer Fire Department, and the Skokie Fire Department Chronology from 1871 through 2006. |
A fiftieth-anniversary history of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church. With English translation from German. Print copy also available in the Reference Collection at the Skokie Public Library. |
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Early history of Niles Center churches and biographical sketches of prominent citizens. |
A brief history of a century in Skokie up to 1951. |
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Histories of the Luxembourg Brotherhood of America. Print copy of the 100th anniversary history also available in the Reference Collection at the Skokie Public Library. |
A history of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Skokie. Print copy also available in the Reference and Circulating Collections at the Skokie Public Library. |
Credits
Skokie Historical Society and the Skokie Heritage Museum