The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest

Books and Gifts
We are pleased that you are interested in our merchandise.  We offer a variety of gift items ranging from publications to t-shirts and mugs.  During our 2001-2002 Centennial celebration, we had a number of products designed to commemorate the event.  For more information on how to obtain some of these items, please call the Historical Society at 708-848-6755 or email us at oprfhistorymatters@sbcglobal.net .  You may also print out a copy of our ORDER FORM and send it along with your check payment to:
The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest
P.O. Box 771, Oak Park, IL 60303-0771
Upon receiving your order, we'll send your merchandise within a week.
Thank you!

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A selection of our publications offered for sale

A Guidebook to The Architecture of River Forest  Edited by Jeanette Fields, 1990
Includes 75 River Forest residences with photographs and detailed descriptions noting architects, original owners, years built and addresses.
$8.95  

A Guide to Oak Park's Frank Lloyd Wright And Prairie School Historic District  by The Oak Park Historic Preservation Commission, 1999
Includes 5 walking tours featuring 118 structures, an illustrated guide to architectural styles, and architects' biographies.  With over 100 photographs and detailed maps of the district.
$21.98  

Doris Humphrey: Oak Park's Daughter by The Doris Humphrey Society, 1996
Includes biographical information, a walking tour through Oak Park, and a letter by Doris' son, Charles Humphrey Woodford.
$1.00  

Ernest Hemingway:  As Recalled By His High School Contemporaries by The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest, 1973
A look at Hemingway's life through the eyes of those who knew him best; his famile and friends.  Includes photographs of him as a young boy and teenager.
$6.00  

Nature's choicest Spot:  A Guide to Forest Home and German Waldheim Cemeteries  by The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest, 1998, 2nd printing 2003
This guide - with its maps, walking and driving tours, and history of the cemetery - gives you the opportunity to meet an extraordinary colorful cast of characters who have shaped our local history.
$10.00  

Oak Park, Illinois:  Continuity and Change by David Sokol, 2000
An exploration of the way the Village has continuously adapted to a changing world while maintaining the principles and drive that have always made Oak Park an exciting place to live and visit.
$18.99  

Oak Park in Vintage Post Cards by Douglas Deuchler, 2003
Drawing on an extensive collection of unique and notable postcards, author Douglas Deuchler presents a fascinating glimpse into the dynamic development and history of Oak Park.
$19.99  

Reflections:  A History of River Forest by Harriet Hausman, 1975
An outline of the Village of River Forest's History with recollections from its early residents.  Also include photographs of people, homes and events in River Forest's history.
$8.00  

Ridgeland Revealed:  Guide to the Architecture of the Ridgeland-Oak Park Historic District by The Oak Park Historic Preservation Commission, 1993
Includes 79 sites with photos and detailed descriptions of the home or building, the architect, original owner and year built.  Short biographies of the architects are also included.
$7.95  

The Woman Who Never Fails:  Grace Wilbur Trout And Illinois Sufrrage by Carolyn Poplett and Mry Ann Porucznik - Published by the Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest, 2000
This is an introduction into the life of Grace Wilbur Trout and her role in the national Women's Suffrage Movement.
$9.98  

The Work of John S. Van Bergen, Architect by Martin Hackl, 2001 (3rd edition)
A detailed study of the life and work of John S. Van Bergen.  Includes the only biography of Van Bergen, photographs of the family, photographs of the homes and buildings, and a handy reference index.
$60.00 book, $25.00 CD-ROM or $75.00 for both

Yesterday:  A Historical View of Oak Park, Illinois Prarie Days to World War I by Jean Guarino, 2000
An early look into the history of Oak Park from Indians and pioneer settlers to a growing and expanding Village during the late 1910s.
$35.00  

 

Here is some of the merchandise we sell in our gift shop.

 

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