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Barrington is a village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States. The population was 10,722 at the 2020 census. [3] A northwest suburb of Chicago, the area features wetlands, forest preserves, parks, and horse trails in a country-suburban setting. Barrington is part of the Chicago metropolitan area .
Whether you’re a Barrington resident or a visitor to our beautiful area, we welcome you to enjoy the many cultural, entertainment, recreation, shopping and dining offerings that are so unique to our wonderful community.
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- Barrington’s Earliest Recycling Program
- Hough Street School Is Subdivided
- Modern Day Moves
Barrington began with relocated buildings. Historian Arnett C. Lines kept meticulous records of almost every aspect of moving buildings. In fact, the original wooden depot was moved from Deer Grove almost as soon as the rails were laid in 1854. The Friend Brothers store was also moved from Deer Grove, this time in early winter, by 32 yoke of oxen, ...
Recycling buildings in Barrington became a regular event when August “Foxy” Scherf acquired a tractor and jacking equipment to mechanize the process. One of his most intricate jobs occurred in 1905, when the white frame (first) schoolhouse on Hough Street was broken into four sections, each to be repurposed as a residence. Of the four sections, the...
In our times there have been four significant moving operations. First in 1978, a festive atmosphere prevailed when the 1915 brick train station was inched across town to become part of Al Borah’s restoration of the Ice House on Applebee Street, and to enjoy new life as Chessie’s Restaurant. In 1986, the 19th century residence at 201 S. Grove Avenu...
- Crabtree Nature Center. "Frosty Morning" taken by Kris DaPra at Busse Woods January 2016 FPCC Calendar photo. Posted by Crabtree Nature Center on Wednesday, 13 January 2016.
- Catlow Theater. Posted by Catlow Theater on Saturday, 9 June 2012. Since its grand opening in May of 1927, the Catlow Theater still remains a high-quality experience.
- The Arboretum of South Barrington. Posted by The Arboretum of South Barrington on Thursday, 7 May 2009. The Arboretum of South Barrington is an action-packed shopping center.
- Barrington Art Festival. Posted by Amdur Productions on Thursday, 18 February 2016. The Barrington Art Festival is held annually on memorial day weekend.
Welcome to Barrington. Whether you’re a Barrington resident or a visitor to our beautiful area, we welcome you to enjoy the many cultural, entertainment, recreation, shopping and dining offerings that are so unique to our wonderful community.
Barrington is a village in Cook County and Lake County, Illinois, United States. The population was 10,722 at the 2020 census. A northwest suburb of Chicago , the area features wetlands, forest preserves, parks, and horse trails in a country-suburban setting.
