Greater Harvard Area Historical Society

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Greater Harvard Area Historical Society Harvard, Illinois local history artifacts and research assistance.

**Please note: We are opening May 31 for the season, Sundays 2-4pm.

We will also open by appointment, please call 815-943-3419 and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Ayer Street North of Brainard Street from a postcard. Undated
10/18/2026

Ayer Street North of Brainard Street from a postcard. Undated

The contents for this post is from the "Tracer" Summer 2016 newsletter. Thanks to those at the MCHS for this information...
10/10/2026

The contents for this post is from the "Tracer" Summer 2016 newsletter. Thanks to those at the MCHS for this information. "Located at Routes 14 and 173, south of the Viaduct, McClure's Cabins quickly became a hit among the traveling public through Harvard. The Aug. 19,1954 , edition of the Harvard Herald reported 1,000 people had stayed there since May 28 of that year - including a record 18 one night. It necessitated roll-out beds and a baby bed, but owners Mr. and Mrs. John O. McClure were happy to oblige. Built in 1940, the Harvard Herald reported that the McClure's were "meeting with success beyond their expectations in patronage accorded the group of cabins erected at the McClure oil and service station."

I have seen many different items in the Harvard Herald but this was the first time I found this. Not sure how often or f...
10/04/2026

I have seen many different items in the Harvard Herald but this was the first time I found this. Not sure how often or for how long these reports were included. I guess it was informative without putting the offenders names in the limelight. printed Oct 8, 1976.

This is the "looking back section of the Herald for Sept 6, 1906. Information includes student population at Central Sch...
09/26/2026

This is the "looking back section of the Herald for Sept 6, 1906. Information includes student population at Central School, students enrolled for High School, 41st reunion of the 95th Illinois regiment and "Track and Train Notes"

Many thanks to Kevin & Nina Reckamp for the wonderful job they did on sharing with us the history of Harvard Nursery. Th...
09/23/2026

Many thanks to Kevin & Nina Reckamp for the wonderful job they did on sharing with us the history of Harvard Nursery. Three generations of Reckamps have graced Harvard & the fourth generation is already in training! 🌲 💚 🌳

Don’t miss this event on 10/4 beginning at the Methodist Church. (In case of rain, the ceremony will be held inside the ...
09/20/2026

Don’t miss this event on 10/4 beginning at the Methodist Church. (In case of rain, the ceremony will be held inside the church)
The museum will be open until 4:00, please stop in afterwards!

No exact date for these two photos, but the same water tower on Front street, one when the car dealership was next to it...
09/19/2026

No exact date for these two photos, but the same water tower on Front street, one when the car dealership was next to it and another with Bopp's and Allen Park.

September 1946. A sad, noteworthy moment in Harvard. A secondary clipping from June 1918 to fill in the earlier portion ...
09/13/2026

September 1946. A sad, noteworthy moment in Harvard. A secondary clipping from June 1918 to fill in the earlier portion of the event.

This clipping is going way back ....to September 6, 1906. The city school, the reunion of the 95th Illinois regiment and...
09/05/2026

This clipping is going way back ....to September 6, 1906. The city school, the reunion of the 95th Illinois regiment and "Chick " Osgood. Happy reading

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308 N. Hart Street/P. O. Box 505
Harvard, IL
60033

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