All communities evolve and change with time and Oswego has experienced more change during the past three decades than almost any community in the Nation.
At 6 p.m. Saturday, July 22, the Oswegoland Heritage Association, in partnership with the Oswegoland Park District, will hold a 45-minute stroll through Oswego’s Main Street business district between Jefferson and Washington Streets.
Guides will point out historic landmarks, talk about the stores and businesses that first appeared when the Village was newly-formed, discuss the critical role that fires had in shaping the Village, and explore the significant changes that have occurred over time with the growth of the Village and the rest of Kendall County.
The tour will begin and end at the Oswego Brewing Company, the old Oswego Fire Barn, at 61 Main Street in the middle of downtown. Following the tour, a glass of beer will be available, included in the cost of the tour, when participants enjoy an informal Q&A session.
Pre-registration, which is required, is $15 for residents of the Oswegoland Park District and $20 for non-residents. To pre-register, call the Park District at 630-554-1010, or visit the web site at www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org.
—Little White School Museum