Looking back
The first people to live in the area, which was considered to be within the Northwest Territory, and later the Illinois Territory, were members of the Ottawa, Chippewa, and Potawatomi tribes. Settlers of European descent arrived in 1834, coming from the Steuben County area of New York.
Like many settlements, Barrington's history strongly aligns with the history of the railroad. Chicago was an important port, and railroad lines stretched out from the city. In 1854, the Chicago, St. Paul & Fond du Lac Railroad (CSP&F), which today is the Northwest Line of the Union Pacific, came through the Barrington area, leading to the start of growth. In 1889, the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway was built directly through town; it crossed the CSP&F tracks just outside the town limits.
The history and development of any community can be an indicator of how it might develop in the future. Barrington's history is maintained by the Barrington Area Historical Society, which is housed in two Victorian-style homes. Organizations like this use catalog printing to create comprehensive lists of their exhibits and offer them for sale.
Gunfire
Although Barrington was founded before the Civil War, the “Battle of Barrington” has nothing to do with that conflict, but instead refers to a running gunfight between agents of the FBI, and the notorious “Baby Face” Nelson. The date was November 27, 1934, and Nelson was the FBI's Public Enemy #1. During the shootout, two agents, Herman Hollis and Samuel Cowley, were killed. Nelson himself was wounded nine times, but got away, dying later that night. The Barrington Park District has placed a plaque honoring the agents in Lagendorf Park. Officials who tend markers like this can use postcard printing to create mementos of the plaque.
Lots to do
There are many features and attractions in Barrington that draw visitors from throughout the area. The village's residential Historic District is the largest in Illinois, and boasts structures in the Queen Anne, Victorian Gothic, and Victorian styles. The Octagon House is one of the district's most intriguing homes, as it is indeed eight-sided. Dating back to about 1860, it's not only in the Historic District, it's also on the National Register of Historic Places.
Also on the Register is the Catlow Theater, which opened in 1927 and is still in operation, making it one of the last single-screen movie houses in the area. Its lavish interiors were designed by Alfonso Iannelli, following the principles of the Prairie School. Managers and operators of historic structures can share their history with interested patrons by using flyer printing to create informative handouts.
For those who prefer being outdoors, Barrington has a number of nature preserves and parks open to everyone. These include Lagendorf Park, Citizens Park, and the Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve. Areas like this are perfect for family gatherings and company picnics. Organizers can use banner printing to create fun decorations for the event. If the area is difficult to locate, they can turn to poster printing for directional Signs to help party-goers find their way.
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