The new exhibit on the history of OPRF High School is amazing! Really enjoyed the oppportunity to view the scrapbooks of students and to see the various iterations of the buildings and campus. Also en...
This is a beautifully retored old fire house with some period displays. We spent an hour on the second floor in the Fair Housing Act exhibit which explains how Oak Park and River Forest became racial...
We enjoyed going to Oak Park's History Museum's new digs. Located appropriately located in an ancient fire house. Quite a collection for one of Chicago's oldest suburbs. Well worth the visit.
Don't miss this 1898 firehouse, history collection or current exhibit
The Historical Society of Oak Park & River Forest converted this 1898 firehouse into a perfect venue for their collections. The building itself (opened in 2017) is fascinating as they were able to re...
Visited with some friends I went to Oak Park River Forest with. I haven't lived in Oak Park since 1990, but this museum is full of fun memories. From the signs on one wall of place long gone (like L...
You've got to see this.
The new exhibit on the history of OPRF High School is amazing! Really enjoyed the oppportunity to view the scrapbooks of students and to see the various iterations of the buildings and campus. Also en...
Fascinating little gem!
This is a beautifully retored old fire house with some period displays. We spent an hour on the second floor in the Fair Housing Act exhibit which explains how Oak Park and River Forest became racial...
History Museum is Spot ON
We enjoyed going to Oak Park's History Museum's new digs. Located appropriately located in an ancient fire house. Quite a collection for one of Chicago's oldest suburbs. Well worth the visit.
Don't miss this 1898 firehouse, history collection or current exhibit
The Historical Society of Oak Park & River Forest converted this 1898 firehouse into a perfect venue for their collections. The building itself (opened in 2017) is fascinating as they were able to re...
Great history of Oak Park and River Forest
Visited with some friends I went to Oak Park River Forest with. I haven't lived in Oak Park since 1990, but this museum is full of fun memories. From the signs on one wall of place long gone (like L...