The story
from WikipediaRead it all ↗The area now known as Westchester was occupied by German farmers beginning in the mid-19th century. Samuel Insull purchased the land in 1924 with plans to develop it for residential use and create an English-style town. As a result, the town's name and the majority of its street names are of English origin.
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CommonsBemis Woods North Westchester Illinois-120662018
CommonsWestchester Fire Department2014
CommonsFEMA - 44958 - FEMA being video taped by the press while wo…2010
CommonsFEMA - 44957 - FEMA representative speaks with a resident i…2010
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CommonsFEMA - 44955 - FEMA representative speaks with residents wi…2010
CommonsFEMA - 44954 - FEMA representative on the street in Illinois2010
CommonsCicada BroodXIII 1200x8002007
CommonsWestchester, Illinois Village Hall exterior2006Then & now
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