Jefferson Park Historical Society

Chicago, Illinois

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Linking the Past with the Present and the Future

The Jefferson Park Historical Society - Chicago, Illinois
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Jefferson Park Historical Society Mission Statement

As the Jefferson Park Historical Society, our mission is to educate others about the history of Jefferson Park and the surrounding areas of Chicago. We will accomplish this through discussion at meetings, public tours and events, and dissemination of historical documents and photos though publications. Additionally, we desire to collaborate with others in the community to continue to maintain and preserve the history of our neighborhood. By linking the past with the present and the future, we will provide an awareness and create an appreciation for our place in Chicago's and Illinois' history.
Suggestions and Ideas

Jefferson Park Congregational Church – 2nd Church

The church was located where the present day church stands at Giddings & London. The original black & white photograph shows wooden planks crossing Giddings
Street, which at that time was a dirt road. The window above the door reads, First Congregational Church. The Church was built in 1896 at a cost of $8,000. Fire destroyed the church in November 1928. Photo taken by John Groenier, circa: 1900.

Image donated by Gail Weber
Photo color by Frank Suerth

 picture of congregational church
The Jefferson Park Historical Society is always looking for new ideas and suggestions about areas to explore, historically speaking. Information from the community is the best source, so we hope you will contact us with information and pictures that will help lead to a more complete documented history of Jefferson Park.