Research
Artist’s map of Kenilworth c. 1896, KHS
Archival records take many forms, including correspondence, diaries, financial and legal documents, photographs, and moving image and sound recordings. They are valuable to researchers, scholars, students, journalists, lawyers, and others who want to know about people, places, and events in the past.
The Kenilworth Historical Society archive holds extensive material on the founding and growth of Kenilworth and its key institutions. These materials provide incredible insight to the daily operations of the village and the community who calls it home.
We have an extensive archives and photograph collection for in-depth research into the following topics:
- Village History Archive holds extensive material on the founding and growth of Kenilworth and its key institutions.
- House History Archive holds historical information and photographs on the vast majority of properties within Kenilworth.
- Kenilworth Organizations Archive holds extensive material on the organization, operation, and efforts of many of the organizations which have made a significant impact on Kenilworth.
- Previous Kenilworth Residents Archive holds biographical information on many of Kenilworth’s residents and families.
- National Register Properties The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation.
- Online Exhibit: Kenilworth’s Centennial Structures (Exhibit is being updated) Any house or building in Kenilworth that has reached or would have reached the age of 100 is considered a Centennial Structure.
Please call 847-251-2565 ahead of time to schedule a research visit.