Old House Lecture Series Kicks Off This Month
By Mary Jo Viero Housing Preservation is one of the many roles that BAPA has in the community. We aim to highlight the importance of our unique and historic homes and provide resources to help our neighbors maintain them. Our housing, building stock, and architecture are something we take pride in and protect. It […]
Celebrating Historic Homes – Schell home in Morgan Park turns 125.
The Frank D. Schell house in Morgan Park has a history of owners who have loved, cherished and stayed in the home. The current owners, Doug and Renie Wilson, have lived in the home in Morgan Park since 1980. The previous owners, the Dangermond family, had lived there more than 70 years. And there was […]
Uncovering the History of Our Homes and Community
By Brian Marchetti From the sprawling mansions that rest upon the summit of Longwood Drive to the businesses that have served the community for generations, each building has a unique past and the Ridge Historical Society (RHS) can help local residents uncover the stories of their own homes. Tim Blackburn, a home research specialist, has […]