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Kenilworth, IL - History
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Welcome to the Kenilworth Home page. The Kenilworth Home page provides as much information as possible on Kenilworth. Knowing Kenilworth’s history is essential to guiding its future. Within Kenilworth’s Home page, you will also find Kenilworth’s Founders, Holiday, and Birthday sections.
Kenilworth has a population of 2356. 50.6% of Kenilworth’s inhabitants are Male, and 49.4 are female. 70.8% of Kenilworth is married and 94.4% own their own home. The Average Home price is $1,231,620, and the average rent is $2,846. Household median income in Kenilworth is $241,591, and the individual median income is $112,778. Kenilworth’s Ethnic is the following: White(89.5%), Multiple(6.2%), Hispanic(5.8%), Asian(2.8%), Other(1.5%).
Kenilworth was founded in 1889 when Joseph Sears purchased 223.6 acres of land consisting of several farms between the Chicago and North Western Railroad and Lake Michigan for $150,300. Sears and several of his associates formed The Kenilworth Company to execute his suburban dream.The company undertook all marketing activities.
They publicized the community's many attractive features through brochures, maps, and newspaper ads, as well as direct personal sales. Prospects were provided transportation from the city and greeted with a reception. Visitors were also offered overnight accommodations. In 1891, Sears invited about 20 of his personal friends, prominent bankers and Chicago businessmen to a picnic luncheon on Kenilworth's lake shore.
Lots were offered at $60 an acre; significantly above the $15 an acre for similarly located property nearby. Some laughed, but the property did sell within 12 months. This planned community attracted widespread attention and was visited by many noted architects attending the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago. On February 4, 1896, the village reached the required 300 residents and was incorporated.
The elected board assumed municipal functions from Sears. The Kenilworth Company continued their sales activities until 1904, at which time Sears acquired the existing stock and became the sole owner of the remaining property.The Kenilworth Company coordinated every aspect of this planned community to ensure the highest quality implementation and adherence to Joseph Sears’ vision.
The village layout was designed to take advantage of the natural features and beauty of the land. To maintain the country atmosphere, the plan required large lots and setbacks, tree plantings along roadways, and generous park lands. Mr. Sears donated much of his own property to achieve this goal.The church, schools, parks, clubs, and recreational areas were early additions to encourage a spirit of community.
Noted architect Franklin Burnham joined The Kenilworth Company and designed the railroad station and the Kenilworth Union Church. Burnham also designed several homes for company members to display for potential residents.Although the original ordinances for the Village specify strict building regulations, they do not include the restriction of sales based on race or religion.
The village population reached 2,501 in 1930 and has stayed nearly the same since then. The first African-American family to move to Kenilworth, the Calhouns, was met with resistance from some in the community, such as a cross burning in 1966 and racially charged vandalism, while others voiced shock over the offenses.
However, most residents expressed their support for the family. Walter Calhoun, a young student and athlete at the time, recalls "They bent over backwards to make sure I was never left out." Four years after the shocking incident, two teenagers visited Harold Calhoun in his downtown office where they confessed and apologized for the cross burning.
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