Arlington Heights History
Arlington Heights Landmarks
Official site for the Village of Arlington Heights
Arlington Cardinals - Facts
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Fire Department History - October 8, 1894, Volunteer Fire Department organized. First engine was purchased (a Howe hand-pumper) for $650. April 28, 1957, new fire station (AHFD Station #2) was dedicated at 709 N. Arlington Heights Road as first paid firefighters began service. (Excerpt from Arlington Cards.com)
Police Department History
Health Care - Northwest Community Hospital
Learn about communities within Arlington Heights
Catino Estates - around Pioneer Park
Scarsdale - Arlington Heights Road, Davis St., Central Rd., and Roosevelt Ave.
Stonegate - Dryden Ave., Northwest Hwy, Kensington, Drury
Historic Arlington Neighborhood Association - (HANA)
News - Daily Herald
Park District -
Railroad - With the help of William Odgen, Chicago's first mayor, a railroad was built connecting Chicago with prairie settlements such as Dunton, the future Village of Arlington Heights. 'The Pioneer' a wood burning engine was put into service in 1848.
In 1854 the railroad extended as far as Barrington.
1892 C&NW Railroad built a second track and a new depot.
2000. Major downtown re-development with Village Green, a new train station. (Excerpt from Arlingtoncards.com)
Chicago and Northwestern History - Timeline
Video of riding the train to Chicago
Schools -
Arlington Heights School District 25 - Overview and About Us
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District 214 High Schools - Wikipedia
St. James Catholic School
St. Peter Lutheran School
Stores and Businesses
Historic Map of AH - Click on the buildings to learn more
Mueller Pop Factory
Heller Lumber
Beverly Lanes Bowling Alley
Arlington Cardinals - Facts
Skim the column of information to find facts about your topic.
Topics for Research
Fire Department History - October 8, 1894, Volunteer Fire Department organized. First engine was purchased (a Howe hand-pumper) for $650. April 28, 1957, new fire station (AHFD Station #2) was dedicated at 709 N. Arlington Heights Road as first paid firefighters began service. (Excerpt from Arlington Cards.com)
Police Department History
Health Care - Northwest Community Hospital
Learn about communities within Arlington Heights
Catino Estates - around Pioneer Park
Scarsdale - Arlington Heights Road, Davis St., Central Rd., and Roosevelt Ave.
Stonegate - Dryden Ave., Northwest Hwy, Kensington, Drury
Historic Arlington Neighborhood Association - (HANA)
News - Daily Herald
Park District -
Railroad - With the help of William Odgen, Chicago's first mayor, a railroad was built connecting Chicago with prairie settlements such as Dunton, the future Village of Arlington Heights. 'The Pioneer' a wood burning engine was put into service in 1848.
In 1854 the railroad extended as far as Barrington.
1892 C&NW Railroad built a second track and a new depot.
2000. Major downtown re-development with Village Green, a new train station. (Excerpt from Arlingtoncards.com)
Chicago and Northwestern History - Timeline
Video of riding the train to Chicago
Schools -
Arlington Heights School District 25 - Overview and About Us
Click on Schools to learn about each one
District 214 High Schools - Wikipedia
St. James Catholic School
St. Peter Lutheran School
Stores and Businesses
Historic Map of AH - Click on the buildings to learn more
Mueller Pop Factory
Heller Lumber
Beverly Lanes Bowling Alley