Ridge Historical Society

There is a Chicago organization, Ridge Historical Society, dedicated to preserving the history and architecture of the Beverly, Morgan Park, and Washington Heights neighborhoods.



Driscoll From the Front


And From the Back

Sandra and I visited the Society as its location in the Driscoll House, built in 1922. We stopped by on a Tuesday, one of the hottest days in August, and discovered that the building is architectural throwback (without air conditioning). Still, it was interesting learning about the neighborhood and some of the early settlers. The main display at the time was an exhibit about the Civil War and local residents who served.



Pieces of the Past

One of the revelations about the old mansion, Driscoll House, is that by today's standards, it's not that large. I'm guessing about 2000 square feet, though it has a history and a perch which not many local places can compete.



From the Front Porch

I strongly recommend visiting local organizations like Ridge Historical Society and discover a little history.