HOMEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY

HOMEWOOD, IL

Sign, Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket and Cocktail Lounge, Joliet Road (Old Route 66), Willowbrook, IL Built in 1946 and expanded to its present size in 1956 with the addition of a cocktail lounge on the west end of the building, this Modern building was designed by Eugene F. Stoyke to house The Chicken Basket, a restaurant that began operation in a now-demolished adjacent building in the 1930s. The building features a buff brick exterior, a low-slope roof, large windows, a neon sign out front, and two chimneys. Despite the section of Route 66 the restaurant sits on being bypassed by Interstate 55 in the early 1960s, the restaurant remained an open and viable business. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006, and today remains in operation as a popular local diner.
Sign, Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket and Cocktail Lounge, Joliet Road (Old Route 66), Willowbrook, IL Credit: w_lemay

The Homewood Historical Society (HHS) is a nonprofit organization that promotes the preservation and appreciation of the history of Homewood, Illinois. Founded in 1993, the HHS is dedicated to preserving the rich history of the city by collecting and archiving documents, photographs, artifacts, and other objects related to the history of Homewood and the surrounding area. The HHS also organizes events and programs, such as lectures, tours, and special events, in order to educate the community about the city’s history.

The HHS maintains a museum in downtown Homewood, and also hosts a variety of events throughout the year. The museum houses a collection of artifacts and documents related to the history of Homewood, including items from the early 1800s to the present day. The museum also features a variety of interactive exhibits, such as a timeline of the city’s history and a model train.

The HHS also offers a variety of educational programs, such as lectures and tours, to educate the community about the history of Homewood. The Society also works with schools and other organizations to provide educational resources and programs related to the city’s history.

The HHS is an important part of the Homewood community and plays an important role in preserving and celebrating the city’s cultural heritage. The Society is dedicated to educating the community about Homewood’s history and providing resources for those interested in learning more about the city’s past.

HOMEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in HOMEWOOD IL. US MID #8401700634

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Sign, Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket and Cocktail Lounge, Joliet Road (Old Route 66), Willowbrook, IL Built in 1946 and expanded to its present size in 1956 with the addition of a cocktail lounge on the west end of the building, this Modern building was designed by Eugene F. Stoyke to house The Chicken Basket, a restaurant that began operation in a now-demolished adjacent building in the 1930s. The building features a buff brick exterior, a low-slope roof, large windows, a neon sign out front, and two chimneys. Despite the section of Route 66 the restaurant sits on being bypassed by Interstate 55 in the early 1960s, the restaurant remained an open and viable business. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006, and today remains in operation as a popular local diner.
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HOMEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 1144
HOMEWOOD
IL
60430-0144

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MID # 8401700634
Name HOMEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name HOMEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 363118916
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.55598, -87.6619
CODES FIPS State Code: 17
FIPS County Code: 031
US Census Tract: 828601
US Census Block: 3010