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ridgehistorical.bsky.social @ridgehistorical.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Local historical societies are often holding primary records that exist nowhere else & allow us to interpret our shared history. Here at RHS, an anonymous donor has pledged to match up to $10K in donations to help keep our archives safe & accessible. Learn more at the link, & please consider helping

ridgehistorical.org

Ridge Historical Society: $10,000 Matching Challenge

An anonymous donor has generously provided a $10,000 matching grant to help us preserve that history—help to unlock it!

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ridgehistorical.bsky.social @ridgehistorical.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

👀 Did we hear "art-filled neighborhood stroll?" We think we did! Join us this Saturday as part of the 13th annual Beverly Art Walk! We're showcasing over 100 of Mati Maldre's stunning architectural photos. Thirsty? You're in luck. We'll have beer samples from local brewpub Horse Thief Hollow!

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ridgehistorical.bsky.social @ridgehistorical.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

After you read this wonderful profile, make plans to come celebrate with Mati at the Ridge Historical Society on the evening of September 11th. If you haven't already grabbed your copy of his fantastic new book, you can get one there. See you soon!

An invitation to an event. Invite features a photo of a book, The Architecture of Chicago's Beverly Hills/Morgan Park by Mati Maldre. Next to it is a black and white photo of Mati. Text of invite reads:

Ridge Historical Society
Friday, Sept. 11 at 7pm
The Architecture of Chicago's Beverly Hills/ Morgan Park

A slide lecture by Mati Maldre and demonstration of his large format camera plus book signing.

RIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 10621 S. SEELEY AVE., CHICAGO
FREE EVENT
Park on West side of Seeley Ave.

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Lee Bey @leebey1.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Today's architecture column. "The 132-year-old Eugene S. Pike House might end up happily ever after, as the first phase of stabilization and repairs — initial steps toward turning the building into an arts center — is likely to begin this spring."

chicago.suntimes.com

Neglected storybook house in Beverly heads toward a happy ending, thanks to $1.5 million state grant

The 132-year-old Eugene S. Pike House might end up happily ever after, as the first phase of stabilization and repairs — initial steps toward turning the building into an arts center — is likely to be...

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