Explore the RHS Facebook Archives, a rich repository of local history written by Carol Flynn. For two decades, Carol brought a deeply dedicated voice to public education at RHS. Her role as Facebook administrator through mid-2025 naturally extended her prolific research into meticulously detailed articles, most notably her multi-part historical series posts. Today, Carol continues her local history writing for The Beverly Review and other outlets.
2016
FRIENDS AND MEMBERS! RHS is seeking volunteers to help with the backlog of research request and history inquires. Are you interested in local history or enjoy solving mysterious? Know anyone who is?
Please contact the RHS office at 773-881-1675 or ridgehistory@hotmail.com.
Please share!
The holidays are swiftly approaching. What is everyone's favorite holiday memory?
Ridge Historical strives to integrate history through Educational Programs, Exhibits and Community Outreach, and Research Services but it is completely dependent upon what has been donated. Can you help?
We particularly need items from the last 50 years: the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s
You can donate:
Bulletins & Programs, Documents & Papers
Yearbooks, Church directories & Bulletins, Reunion books
Photographs & Artwork
Clothing, Accessories & Textiles
Maps & Land Records
Household Objects (but not furniture)
Books (but only with a neighborhood connection)
Do you have time to Volunteer? Contact the RHS office TODAY!
Are you interested in local history? Do you enjoy solving mysteries and answering questions? Looking to boost your resume or know someone interested in research? Considering becoming a RHS Volunteer!
If interested, or what more information, please contact the RHS office at 773-881-1675 or ridgehistoricalsociety@gmail.com!
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Ridge Historical Society would be nothing without it's friends and members. We want to keep YOU interested and involved!
What programs or events would you like to see this upcoming year at RHS?
Are you interested in local history? Do you enjoy solving mysteries and answering questions? Looking to boost your resume or know someone interested in research? Considering becoming a RHS Volunteer!
If interested, or what more information, please contact the RHS office at 773-881-1675 or ridgehistoricalsociety@gmail.com!
Are you interested in local history? Do you enjoy solving mysteries and answering questions? Looking to boost your resume or know someone interested in research? Considering becoming a RHS Volunteer!
RHS is looking to put together a new team of research volunteers for 2017. We are looking to individuals who have an interest in history and a knack for solving puzzles.
If interested, or what more information, please contact the RHS office at 773-881-1675 or ridgehistoricalsociety@gmail.com!
Here is a #FlashbackFriday from our digital archive. Can anyone name what street corner this is?
It is our responsibility as a community to keep our history alive. You can help too!
Do you have any information about your home or your family that you would like to share with RHS? We are looking for any photographs or documents that would help us create a living resource for the history of the Ridge community.
If you have any information, contact Ridge Historical Society at 773-881-1675 or ridgehistory@hotmail.com
Photograph: an early view of the corner of 103rd and Wood St. On the right is the original construction of Bethany Union Church, followed by the beautiful Queen Anne homes that line the street.