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LaGrange/LaGrange Park Introduction

The histories of LaGrange and LaGrange Park is tightly linked.  These two communities are separated by the border between Lyons and Provision Townships -- 39th Street/Brewster Street.  Many men wished to develop the area and, finally, by Franklin Dwight Cossitt succeeded. 

The History Overview and Timeline page provides a overview of events through the years.

For a summary of key 19^th Century events which shaped our area, see the pages found at:

• Early Settler History (1833 - 1850)
• Life in "Proviso" (1850 - 1900)

The pages:

• Early History of the La Grange - La Grange Park Area
• Early History of the LaGrange
• Histories\LG_LGP\Early History of the La Grange Park

 and tell of the births of LaGrange and LaGrange Park and their early years.

Additional historical information can be found on the web pages for the:

• La Grange 1930s and Later
• LaGrange Park 1930s and Later

Additional information on this web site can be found at the following links:

Please check our Village Histories page for additional information.

Last Updated 01/20/2006