Photographs of Will County Illinois

William Long’s Blacksmith Shop

This is a picture of the blacksmith shop of William Millard Long who died in 1953 Channahon. He operated the blacksmith shop until after 1920 when he turned it over to his oldest son, Robert. William served as Channahon town clerk for a time. Submitted by Jill Doyle, Jul 2003

 

Four Generations of Hulberts, ca 1920

This photo was taken ca 1920 and is of four generations of Hulberts. From left to right: either Raymond or Joseph Hulbert, Charles Ray Hulbert, Clinton Raymond Hulbert, and Oren S. Hulbert. Oren settled in Will Co. in 1881, moving from Ohio. He owned and operated a general store for several years before turning it over to his son Clinton. Clinton didn’t move to Will Co. until 1885, but made his mark after his arrival. He was postmaster from 1896-1915, elected supervisor of Channahon in 1907, was chairman of the board of supervisors of Will Co., and was Republican committeeman for at least 38 years. Charles Ray died in 1945, Clinton in 1941, and Oren in 1925. Submitted by: Jill Doyle Jul 2003

 

Kirkpatrick Reunion – ca 1905

I can’t put a date on this, but it could have been about 1905 or so. Pictured third from right in second row is Annie Kirkpatrick Long. Next to her are two of her sisters, most probably Janet Johnston Kirkpatrick and Mary Gibson Kirkpatrick Napier. Mary died in 1909, Annie in 1923. Annie’s husband, Stephen Dennis Long, who died in 1907, may or may not be pictured here. Annie ran a boarding house for a time in Channahon. I would love to get a positive ID on the others in this picture. Submitted by: Jill Doyle Jul 2003

 

HH Sheldon & James Barnhart

Back of Photo Reads: H. H. Sheldon, Fairhope, ALA., Company F, & James Barnhart, Peotone, ILL., Company K, of the 45th Illinois Vol. Infty. We were wounded June 25th, 1863, in the “Crater” after the blowing up of Fort Hill, Vicksburg, Miss., and were together in the different hospitals until discharged. We met again after 48 years, at the State Encampment at Joliet, Ill., and again June 28th, 1912, at Peotone, Ill. Submitted by Jane McKenna, Jun 2007

 

F. Wachsmuth Beer Saloon, Village of Monee, IL ca 1900

Submitted by Chris Tonn: Frederic is my gg-grandfather’s brother and I have the original photo in my possession. The saloon was owned and operated by Frederic Wachsmuth. The Meat Market next to the Saloon was owned and operated by August Grabs. Frederic was b. Nov 1862 the son of Heinrich Christoph Wachsmuth and Martha Luther. His parents immigrated about 1860 to New Bremen, Cook County, Illinois from Germany. Frederic married Mary Grundberger Busch on 03 May 1891 in Will Co. Frederic died sometime between 1900 and 1910.

 

Baumgartner Creamery, US Rt 45, Frankfort, built 1875

Courtesy of the Library of Congress American Memory Collection

Joliet Opera House, 1913

Library of Congress American Memory Collection: Chicago Daily News negatives collection, DN-0061174, Courtesy of the Chicago Historical Society