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Park Ridge was indeed once called Brickton, they used to tell us back in school that the clay-rich soil was perfect for brickmaking but that's all I remember from 5th grade local history.
Since 1914 Park District of Park Ridge has provided exceptional recreation and leisure opportunities for the community. Located at 801 W Glenlake in Park Ridge, Brickton Park offers ball fields, a playground, outdoor seating and a drinking fountain.
Apr 23, 2013 · The community was informally known as Pennyville, until Penny himself suggested it be called Brickton. By 1874 the brick pits had been worked out. The residents voted to incorporate that year...
Mar 29, 2013 · The first home in what is now Park Ridge was built on the corner of Dee and Touhy Roads in 1840, according to the city. Previously known as Pennyville and later Brickton, Park Ridge has...
Aug 30, 2024 · In 1853 George Penny founded a brickyard there, and the community became known as Pennyville; five years later the name was changed to Brickton. The arrival of the railroad stimulated growth, and in 1873 the community was renamed Park Ridge. Originally, the city’s economy was based largely on agriculture. Park Ridge is now primarily residential.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
The settlement previously named Pennyville and then Brickton was incorporated as the village of Park Ridge in 1873. For additional information explore the following links: History of Park Ridge. Park Ridge Historical Society. Explore Illinois - Digital Archives.
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DID YOU KNOW… our community has had three names: Pennyville in 1854, Brickton beginning in 1857, and Park Ridge beginning in 1873 (as a Village and as a City beginning in 1910)
