Historical Society to Plaque Two Dundee Homes

The Dundee Township Historical Society will present plaques to two historic homes at 2 p.m. Sunday. Each year the society recognizes sites with plaques that are considered historically significant. The site must be at least 100 years old, according to a news release from the historical society.

The grand Victorian home on Oregon Street began life as a small house believed 
to have been built in the mid 19th century. It was expanded sometime in the late 1800s to the three-story Victorian existing today. The beautiful painted ceiling in the front parlor has stood the test of time. What is the connection between this house and the infamous cooper, abolitionist, detective Alan Pinkerton?

The second home to be honored is located on Washington Street with a view of old “Tower Park.” Its original design was Victorian, but during the time of the Arts and Crafts movement of the early 20th century, the design was changed. For more than 100 years it has stood as a brick and stucco Prairie Style home. The woodwork is a fine example of the artistry of the craftsmen of the time.

Join society members and learn the history of the sites and the people who lived in these homes. The museum is at 426 Highland Ave., West Dundee. There is no charge for the program. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call the museum at 847-428-6996 or visit dundeetownshiphistorical.org.