Tour the Des Plaines Methodist Campground October 17! http://bit.ly/hQDWe

The Methodist Campground is one of the most unique, interesting and historic places in Des Plaines, yet few residents ever venture inside. The Des Plaines History Center and the Campground are offering a walking tour on Saturday, October 17 from 9:30-11:30 for the low price of $5 per individual and $10 per family. Don't miss this opportunity!

via: Des Plaines History Center



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Des Plaines Historic Methodist Campground Fair, 2009

As seen on the Des Plaines History Center blog. Cool!

Des Plaines Historic Methodist Campground Fair, 2009

via Des Plaines History Center by sgolland on 9/4/09

Thanks to Linda Ozag for sharing her video with us.

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Will the Methodist Campground Rise Up?

Raised is *probably* not the best word choice in this situation - it sounds too much like Razed, which would be a bad thing. Elevated would be a better description. But a lot of changes need to be made at the Campground, both physically and organizationally. It does have the potential to be a much more important part of Des Plaines.

Possible That Entire Methodist Campground Could Be Raised

Des Plaines Journal

By TODD WESSELL Journal & Topics Editor

Efforts are underway to not only raise 14 frame cottages at the historic Methodist Campground, but possibly all 120 structures at the site including its two large tabernacle buildings, the Journal & Topics Newspapers has learned.

Des Plaines grant will raise 14 cabins out of harm's way

Des Plaines grant will raise 14 cabins out of harm's way

via DailyHerald.com News Des Plaines on 6/16/09

Des Plaines will use a roughly $400,000 federal grant to help property owners on the historic Methodist Campground alleviate flooding, a city official said this week.

This is a great step in a long struggle!