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Lansing history
In keeping a community informed about current issues, a local newspaper also creates a record for history. As The Lansing Journal reports on community milestones and unearths old documents, those articles will be posted in this category.
Lansing History: Erfert’s Ice Cream Parlor and the Erfert House on Ridge Road
Using new slider technology, readers can easily compare then and now in Lansing, including the Erfert ice cream parlor building erected in 1850 as a residence....
Lansing History: The Adduci house on Ridge and Lorenz once belonged to Henry Lansing
Not much is known of Henry Lansing, the man Lansing, Illinois, was named after. And no photos exist of the original Lansing family. But the house...
Lansing History: Remembering Dr. Van Drunen, Lansing’s family doctor from 1936-1972
...Dr. Jacob L. Van Drunen was one such physician, practicing in Lansing from 1936 to 1972. His office and home was at 3253 Ridge Road....
Video: Every cemetery tells a story
Local historian and history teacher Jeff White walked through Oak Glen Lutheran Cemetery with Josh, describing how a town cemetery tells the story of...
Lansing History: First it was First National Bank; now it’s Mancino’s
First it was First National Bank, now it's Mancino's, and in between it was Hofstra's for Men and Holiday World....
Lansing history: Did Lansing have a pickle factory?
On a tip that long ago a pickle factory may have operated on the site of the former Waters Edge building at 18418 Wentworth Avenue, a search began....
Lansing history: Brick by brick a community is built
Many early settlers came to Lansing from Holland and Germany to start a new life. Some found the rich soil suitable for growing vegetables and bought farmland. Others dug deeper...
Lansing history: Lansing’s original Village Hall has served Board members and bike owners — and much in between
LANSING, Ill. (April 26, 2023) - In early 1893 the population of unincorporated Lansing was 249 — and that included the towns of Bernice...
Lansing history: The family farm that became Fox Pointe
LANSING, Ill. (March 21, 2023) - Where once cows grazed and horses frolicked on a family farm, now people relax on a manicured lawn....
Lansing history: From Riemer’s Farm Stand to Van Til’s to Jansma’s
Changing times eventually force a Lansing icon to close
By Marlene Cook
LANSING, Ill. (February 21, 2023) - Beneath the TF South High School building at...
Lansing history: The Ford Hangar and Henry Ford’s lasting impact on Lansing
By Marlene Cook
LANSING, Ill. (January 25, 2023) - The building is 96 years old, but it looks much as it did in 1927. You’ve...
Lansing history: The lengthy, confusing story behind Jack’s Pub
Moving buildings can make it difficult to follow history
LANSING, Ill. (December 6, 2022) - If only walls could talk! They might confirm or deny...
Lansing history: The murder of Bohemian Joe
1914 homicide still unsolved
By Marlene Cook
LANSING, Ill. (November 13, 2022) - Many Lansing residents remember the restaurant Bohemian Joe's, which opened in 2016 and...
Lansing history: The Lansing Fire Department
Serving Lansing for 100 years
LANSING, Ill. (October 9, 2022) - This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Lansing Fire Department, which was organized...
Dedication of local Underground Railroad marker scheduled for Saturday
For some local residents, marker dedication brings to mind old rumors of Lansing's possible involvement with the Underground Railroad
By Carrie Steinweg
CHICAGO, Ill. (September 22,...