INCREASE YOUR MOUNT PROSPECT KNOWLEDGE WHILE YOU ARE OUT
“COVID-19” WALKING
The Mount Prospect Historical Society is hoping to add some historic interest to residents’ neighborhood walks during this COVD-19 pandemic. They have put together five different neighborhood walking tours, highlighting historic homes that have been featured on their Holiday Housewalks over the past 32 years.
The tours cover 36 homes and other attractions in the Triangle neighborhood; 16 houses north of the Mount Prospect Post Office; 24 homes and churches in the neighborhood just south of the tracks; and 20 houses and other attractions, each, in both the Mt. Prospect Country Club area and the neighborhood south of Mrs. P & Me and the Route 83 S-curve.
Each tour includes an annotated neighborhood map and brief descriptions of the featured homes and attractions. Interspersed photos assist in keeping walkers on track.
“We had this wonderful collection of local information and figured this would be the perfect time to share it with people who suddenly have extra time on their hands. Instead of counting fire hydrants when you walk, you can stop and educate yourself and your children about these lovely homes,” explained Jean Murphy, Housewalk co-chairman and Society vice president.
Go to the walking tour page, download the pdf and print out the tour(s) of your choice or point your cell phone at the QR code on the lawn signs in the various neighborhoods. You can find the signs at the Society, St. Paul Lutheran Church, the St. Paul Cemetery (north of the Mount Prospect Post Office), Lions Park, St. Mark Lutheran Church, St. Raymond Catholic Church and the Mt. Prospect Country Club.