Special Moments in Frankfort History
Frankfort was founded in 1855 and incorporated in 1879.
Historical Frankfort “The Grainery” – FCTV
Jan 14, 2021 Some of your favorite original programs from the FCTV Archive! Originally aired in 2010.
Historic Frankfort – Chamber of Commerce
Mar 12, 2021 In this episode of Historic Frankfort FCTV takes you back to 1800's to see how Business in Frankfort got its start and how it continues to grow! Special thanks to Al Heath, Harry D'Ercole, the Frankfort Historical Society & the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce. Originally filmed & produced 2019, photos courtesy of Frankfort Historical Society
St. Peter’s Church
St. Peter's United Church of Christ Designated a Frankfort Landmark on December 7, 2020 BUILDING HISTORY Originally organized [...]
The History of the Frankfort Fall Festival
The History of the Frankfort Fall Festival What is Fall Fest? Each year during Labor Day weekend, over 250,000 visitors gather to [...]
Bank of Frankfort
First Bank of Frankfort Frankfort Flashback: Village's First Bank Heist Was an Explosive Event Known for his skill with nitroglycerin, 'Dago Frank' hit [...]
204 Hickory
Frankfort Preservation Foundation Award 204 Hickory Beautification award 2010 Forchau house Bought in 2002 / 2003 In October 2022, the Village of Frankfort [...]
Old Plank Road Trail
The Old Plank Road Trail is a 22-mile long paved rail-trail that connects the Illinois towns of Joliet, New Lenox, Frankfort, Matteson, Richton Park, Park Forest, and Chicago Heights.
Mayor Glenn Warning
Mayor Glenn Warning When Glenn Warning was born in Frankfort in 1924, the town was a small community of 350 people. ''It was mostly [...]
Citizen’s Bank
Citizen’s Bank, First Banking Establishment in Frankfort
Gas Stations of Frankfort
Gas Stations of Frankfort
Paul Heisner’s Home
Paul Heisner's Home
Arial Maps
Arial Maps
Creamery
Creamery
Eddie Balchowsky
Eddie Balchowsky Eddie Balchowsky was a “colorful and accomplished” man—an artist, poet and one-armed pianist who was widely loved by those in Chicago’s bohemian [...]
Bierstube
Bierstube They reason we care German immigrants settled in the area in the 1840's, so there is a strong German heritage in the town. [...]
Howell – New Lenox Airport
Howell - New Lenox Airport According to the article “Airport Owner Ahead of His Time” in the 4/25/90 Chicago Tribune (courtesy of Matt Valleau), “In 1962 John [...]