Village of Orland Park Heritage Sites

Village of Orland Park Heritage Sites Village of Orland Park Heritage Sites

Have you seen this building off 144th Place and wondered what it was? The Chiappetti Slaughterhouse is one of our Herita...
01/09/2025

Have you seen this building off 144th Place and wondered what it was? The Chiappetti Slaughterhouse is one of our Heritage Sites. It was built by Joseph Rust in 1915 on what is now Crystal Tree and was used as a smokehouse. Fiore Chiappetti acquired the land and outbuildings in 1934 and used the building as a slaughterhouse. Then, the Andrew Corporation bought the property in 1948. They used the slaughterhouse as storage. In 1986, the Village of Orland Park saved the slaughterhouse from demolition. The building was moved carefully along 144th Place from the Andrew Corporation property and placed in its current location.

Want to learn more about the history of Orland Park? Sign up for a Heritage Sites Membership! Visit orlandpark.org/herit...
01/07/2025

Want to learn more about the history of Orland Park? Sign up for a Heritage Sites Membership! Visit orlandpark.org/heritagesites for more information!

This is a photograph from approximately 1885-1910 of Beck & Sons on Beacon Avenue (present-day Player Piano Clinic & Emp...
12/26/2024

This is a photograph from approximately 1885-1910 of Beck & Sons on Beacon Avenue (present-day Player Piano Clinic & Emporium). The store started as a butcher shop but Charles Beck, Sr. eventually sold beef, pork, dairy products, fruits and vegetables. He essentially acted as the middle man between the farm or ranch and the grocers and butchers. This business was most likely gone by 1913, when Charles, Sr. passed away. At some point after 1920, the Philip E. Steffen Clothing & Shoes store opened in the lot. The Steffens went out of business by March 1929 and, in 1931, it is believed that the building burned down.

Love history? So do we! Join the Heritage Sites Membership and connect with Orland Park’s past. Visit orlandpark.org/her...
12/18/2024

Love history? So do we! Join the Heritage Sites Membership and connect with Orland Park’s past. Visit orlandpark.org/heritagesites to sign up!

This photograph was taken on Middle Street, possibly during the 1920s. It was taken in front of Creer’s Meat Market and ...
12/16/2024

This photograph was taken on Middle Street, possibly during the 1920s. It was taken in front of Creer’s Meat Market and there is a sign on the car that says “Loebe Bros.” Can you help us identify the woman in the back, narrow down the timeframe, or provide more context for the photograph?

The photograph is titled "Southwest Approach" because the train from Chicago to Orland travels southwest. The photograph...
12/12/2024

The photograph is titled "Southwest Approach" because the train from Chicago to Orland travels southwest. The photograph was taken from the east side of the street.

If you know Orland history, then you’ve probably seen this photograph before! This photograph shows the Post Office buil...
12/04/2024

If you know Orland history, then you’ve probably seen this photograph before! This photograph shows the Post Office building on Beacon Avenue and 143rd Street. Can you help us identify the individuals in this photograph or help narrow down the date range in which it was taken (circa 1890s-1910s)?

Celebrate the magic of the Yuletide season at the Humphrey House! Enjoy warm herbal teas and delicious cookies while exp...
11/22/2024

Celebrate the magic of the Yuletide season at the Humphrey House! Enjoy warm herbal teas and delicious cookies while exploring the fascinating history of Yule and Christmas. Discover vintage holiday greetings from the Village's historic collection and create your own heartfelt holiday cards for loved ones. 👉 Register today at orlandpark.org/register!

Want to support preservation and learn more about the history of Orland Park? Sign up for a Heritage Sites Membership! V...
11/19/2024

Want to support preservation and learn more about the history of Orland Park? Sign up for a Heritage Sites Membership! Visit orlandpark.org/heritagesites for more information!

This is a cabinet card likely from the 1890s. The photograph was taken at a studio in Orland Park. The two women in the ...
11/18/2024

This is a cabinet card likely from the 1890s. The photograph was taken at a studio in Orland Park. The two women in the photograph are unidentified, and we do not know a lot about C. Winterberg and his photography studio. Can you help us fill in the gaps?

Learn to capture the beauty of sunlight, ocean scenery, and master the art of painting trees with Gergana Horozova of th...
11/13/2024

Learn to capture the beauty of sunlight, ocean scenery, and master the art of painting trees with Gergana Horozova of the Magenta Moon School of Art at one of our upcoming impressionist art workshops! Whether you are a beginner or experienced artist, this class will provide you with the skills and techniques needed to bring your artistic vision to light. Head to orlandpark.org/register

In the early morning hours of November 29, 1912, a terrible fire swept through Alpine Heights, IL (a village in Orland t...
11/12/2024

In the early morning hours of November 29, 1912, a terrible fire swept through Alpine Heights, IL (a village in Orland township). It destroyed nearly every building (such as the ones in the photograph) except for the train station. The present-day Alpine Heights subdivision is named for the town of Alpine. Many of the street names now are the same ones from over a century ago!

Step back in time this Yuletide season at the Humphrey House! Treat yourself to teas and cookies while uncovering the hi...
11/11/2024

Step back in time this Yuletide season at the Humphrey House! Treat yourself to teas and cookies while uncovering the history of Yule and Christmas. Admire classic holiday greetings from the Village archives and craft a card to share the joy. 🎁 Register at orlandpark.org/register

Celebrate the Yuletide season at the Humphrey House enjoying herbal teas and cookies. Guests will learn about the histor...
11/06/2024

Celebrate the Yuletide season at the Humphrey House enjoying herbal teas and cookies. Guests will learn about the history of Yule and Christmas, see vintage holiday greetings from the Village's historic collection and make their own cards to give to a loved one.
Head to orlandpark.org/register to sign up today!

This is an aerial photograph of Stanley Cooper’s farm. However, we do not know the date this photograph was taken nor th...
11/05/2024

This is an aerial photograph of Stanley Cooper’s farm. However, we do not know the date this photograph was taken nor the exact location of the farm. Can you help us figure out more information?

You still have time to register for the Orland Memorial Park Cemetery Tour happening tomorrow! Head to orlandpark.org/re...
11/01/2024

You still have time to register for the Orland Memorial Park Cemetery Tour happening tomorrow! Head to orlandpark.org/register to claim your spot now!

In 1879, Henry Laun opened one of Orland’s first general stores. The building was physically moved from the area around ...
10/31/2024

In 1879, Henry Laun opened one of Orland’s first general stores. The building was physically moved from the area around 135th and Ridgeland to 14314 Union Avenue. In 1897, John and Albert Loebe purchased the building. The brothers opened the store on January 2, 1898 and named it “Loebe General Store.” In the 1920s, the Loebe brothers acquired their first truck and used it to make deliveries. John and Albert ran the store together until 1926, when Albert passed away. John continued running the store until 1946, and then the store was sold to John’s sons, Stewart and Franklin Loebe. In total, the general store was in business for 71 years, closing in 1969. The photograph below is from 1899. It shows a salesman on the left, Albert Loebe in the middle, and John Loebe on the right.

Founded in 1859, Orland Memorial Park Cemetery is the final resting place for many founding families of Orland Park, suc...
10/30/2024

Founded in 1859, Orland Memorial Park Cemetery is the final resting place for many founding families of Orland Park, such as Humphrey, Loebe and Myrick. Join us on a tour of the cemetery to learn about the people who are buried there. We will meet at the cemetery, located at 153rd Street and West Avenue. Please dress for the weather. Head to orlandpark.org/register to sign up today!

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9830 W 144th Place
Orland Park, IL
60462

Telephone

+17088731622

Website

https://orland.pastperfectonline.com/

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