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| Contributor | Misty |
History of Crystal Lake
- Discovered by Beman and Polly Crandall in February 1836 who were granted homestead rights by the U.S. government in August 1836.
- An old Native American trail from Chicago into Wisconsin passed through Crystal Lake, and became Route 14.
- In 1855, the first railroad was built in Crystal Lake, giving it direct access to Chicago, making it the first commercial hub of McHenry County.
- New technology helped develop the town
- 1883 Chicago Telephone Company Construction of wooden sidewalks in 1884 1902 Nunda Electric Company
- Western United Gas and Electric Company in 190 Water systems in 1912
- Wastewater treatment system in 1919
- 1924-1929 paved roads increased the use of automobiles………. Continue
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| Term | Uploaded 2023 |
| Institution | Chamberlain |
| Contributor | Misty |
