Jan
16
Planes,Trains and Automobiles: Lake County Transportation
10th Annual Lake County History Symposium
The Lake County History Symposium is an annual gathering of people interested in the history of Lake County, Illinois. This year’s theme is Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Lake County Transportation.
From railroads to car racing and leisure boating, Lake County has a long transportation history. Join us at the 10th annual Lake County History Symposium for the theme Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Lake County Transportation to hear local stories. Each day will feature three unique presentations, followed by engaging discussions and Q&A sessions with the speakers.
Norman Carlson
A Transportation Miracle
Hear about the extensive railroad and road preparations that were made to brings over 200,000 people to the final mass of of the Eucharistic Congress on June 26, 1926. On that day there was a train every 75 seconds on the North Shore Line’s Mundelein branch. The arterial roadways in Northeast Illinois were one-way inbound to Mundelein and one-way outbound in the afternoon and evening on that day. It was a “transportation miracle.”
Cynthia Lee
See the USA in your Chevrolet from Rockenbach’s
Robert (Bob) George Rockenbach started Rockenbach Chevrolet Sales in Grayslake in 1926. The Rockenbach family made a huge impact on the towns they lived in. Rockenbach cared about his community and served it well in the short time he was with us. Explore how the cars and the dealership made an impact in Grayslake.
Kim Ortega
Skies Above Great Lakes
In this discussion, hear about Naval Aviation History at Naval Station Great Lakes. It begins by informing on how the Navy became involved with aviation. We then address Great Lakes’ association with Naval Aviation during both World Wars and conclude with the wider regions efforts to advance Naval Aviation during World War II.
FREE, but must register for each day you would like to attend.
Questions? Contact Sarah Salto at ssalto@LCFPD.org or 847-514-6749.