Niles: The Early Years
By Tom Ferraro
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By Tom Ferraro
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Explore the fascinating history of Niles, Illinois with more than 200 vintage photographs and anecdotes from the locals who experienced it.
The village of Niles began during the Black Hawk War of 1832as the pioneer settlement of Dutchman's Pointon the North Branch of the Chicago River.
Incorporated in 1899, the new village's thriving business district was established along Milwaukee Avenue. During Prohibition, Niles was the gateway to rural bohemia, the roadhouse district of suburban speakeas...






















