City of Blue Island Discover Blue Island, The Historic Heart of Chicago Southland
It’s tea time! Gather your friends and family for an afternoon full of tea, cookies, and fun at the Blue Island Historical Society, Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 at 2pm. Reservations required, tickets are $15 per person. All proceeds benefit the BIHS. Costumes suggested. WHERE BIHS/Albee House 13018 Maple Avenue Blue Island, IL 60406 CONTACT BIHS for TICKETS (P) 708-371-8546 (E) ... Read More »
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Chicago’s WLS Radio History & Book Signing with Scott Childers
From the National Barn Dance to Top 40 to present-day Talk, Childers chronicles the evolution of this household fixture which began in the 1920s. Childers will explore the station’s history and sign his book “Chicago’s WLS Radio” of the Images of America series. This free event is brought to you by the Blue Island Historical Society and the Blue Island ... Read More »
“To Sleep with Angels” Book Discussion with Author, John Kuenster
“To Sleep with Angels” sensitively recounts the 1958 Our Lady of Angels School fire, which to this day evokes memories of anguish and loss. Author John Kuenster will talk about his book and answer questions. This free event is brought to you by the Blue Island Historical Society and the Blue Island Public Library. WHEN Monday, October 4, 2010 7:00 ... Read More »
Blue Island Historical Society 27th House Walk Tour
The Blue Island Historical Society is excited to present the 27th House Walk Tour. The tour originates at the Albee House (13018 Maple Ave), where participants will be provided with tour booklets to five historic Blue Island homes. WHEN Sunday, September 19, 2010 12:00pm-4:00pm TICKET DONATION $15 each / $20 each, day of Tickets can be purchased at: Blue Island ... Read More »