The Woolworth Building was built by William F. and John C. Klein, who were members of one of Blue Island’s most prominent families. This building represents a period of over a century when Blue Island was the pre-eminent commercial and residential center of the south Cook County region. Woolworth’s was a tenant of this building from the time of its …

At its founding, Blue Island was the most important settlement south of Chicago. Today a wealth of fantastic homes and fascinating history has been preserved, and the homes and businesses on this tour span from before the Civil War to the early twentieth century. Prominent architects that have designed homes for Blue Island residents include George Washington Maher (27), Bertrand …