In 1835; immigrants began to arrive from New York and New England to the area first called Pennyville; later renamed Brickton to reflect its leading industry; then finally incorporated as the Village of Park Ridge in 1873. The name originates from the village�s park-like setting and an erroneous belief that the ridge at Johnston�s Circle�today the three-way intersection of Touhy; Prospect; and Northwest Highway�was the highest point in Cook County. Notable names associated with Park Ridge include Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and actor Harrison Ford; who both attended Maine East High School; Chicago Cubs great Ron Santo; who operated a popular pizzeria in town; and painter Grant Wood; whose American Gothic is one of the 20th century�s great works of Americana. Anchored by the landmark Pickwick Theater; a fine example of art deco architecture built in 1928; downtown Park Ridge has changed much over the years; a transformation captured so well in the pages of this book.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful pictorial historyBy Cheryl Hindmonof Macon. Georgia! Stephen Taylor and Matthew Jennings certainly knew their subject well! A definite must have for anybody with an interest in Georgia history.
