Walking Through History in Highland Park Illinois

Last week I was picking up a gift at Borders on Central Avenue, in vibrant downtown Highland Park,  when I came across Highland Park: Settlement To The 1920s.  The book, part of Arcadia Publishing's Images of America series, is a great little volume on the early history of my home turf, Highland Park Illinois.  The author is Julia Johnas, a librarian at the Highland Park Public Library who runs our local history archive and serves as a liaison to the City of Highland Park Historic Preservation Commission.  

As a REALTOR in Highland Park Illinois, this book blew my mind!  I know this town like the back of my hand, it is amazing to see how it has evolved and grown since it was purchased by 10 men in 1867 for $39,198.70.  I learned that Deerfield Road was the first east-west road from Highland Park Illinois, with a wooden bridge crossing the Skokie River.  There are photographs of buildings still standing today and structures that are long gone, now replaced by buildings of every vintage from Victorian to Arts and Crafts and Mid-Century Modern.  It's pretty fascinating from a Real Estate perspective and history buffs will love it.  I recommend this book to anyone who lives in Highland Park Illinois or is contemplating a move here.  

The above article Walking Through History in Highland Park Illinois  was written by Noah Levy, REALTOR from Coldwell Banker in Highland Park Illinois.