First Village Hall, Penfield and Woodward
(circa 1884)

Washington township in 1870

Population = 1,564

Acres of corn = 2,583

Acres of other field products = 5,407

Cattle = 1,485

Horses = 596

Mules = 4

Sheep = 631

Hogs = 819

Total value of domestic animals = $30,181

Washington Township Community Building
Built in 1929, the community building was hailed as the best of its kind in Will County.

The Myrick Meat Market
The first brick building in Beecher was constructed in 1903. This building is at 756 Penfield Street.

The Beecher Creamery
A modern plant built in 1905. It closed in 1932 and the building was demolished. This site on N. Reed street is now a park.

Koch Hardware Store
This brick building was constructed in 1905. It is located at 534 Gould street.