Fort Sheridan Historical Society
Inside the Water Tower
Did you ever wonder what is inside the historic water tower at Fort Sheridan? Well, now you can get a peak.
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We've added a gallery of pictures showing the spacious lower and upper floors, the spiral stairs, and the empty water storage tank, as well as views out several of the windows. The gallery can be found under the History tab above, or simply click here (Scroll down to the 3rd picture gallery on that page).
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The tower is managed by the Master Homeowners Association. And, sorry, the tower is not ever open to the public.
POW Yearbook from 1945
The Fort Sheridan Historical Society has obtained an original Prisoner of War Yearbook produced by German POWs and Fort personnel here at Fort Sheridan in 1945. It was accompanied by photos of the POWs as well as a single page newsletter written by the POWs.
The yearbook is a collection of charcoal drawings of Fort scenes. The newsletter discusses the 1945 popularity of boxing as a sport in Germany as well as some discussion of sport for the POWs at Fort Sheridan, which we've translated from the original German to English.
What Else is New on this Site??
We're always adding new things. This month, check out One Soldier's Experience at the Fort from over 125 years ago, specifically, from 1899-1900. We have his backstory and a number of pictures of his time here, courtesy of his great-grandson. See it here.
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For history buffs, we've also added a listing of all the Post Commanders from the beginning of the fort (1887) through about 1970. Were any of them relatives of yours?? Look here.
The Society
The Fort Sheridan Historical Society honors, supports, educates about, and promotes the Fort and its history.
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Our goal is to provide useful information about the Fort and its history to former and current residents and those interested in the history of the Fort and the North Shore. Click here for more information about the Society.
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Please explore this site to find much more information about the Fort, its history, and how to best plan and enjoy a visit to the Fort. To encourage further research and sharing of Fort information, please support the Society by Joining.
Want to know more about the Fort?...
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We routinely send out emails and newsletters with interesting information and updates on events. No need to be a member to get these (although there are Member Only events you may miss out on). Just contact us and we'll add you to our list!
Events
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Walking tour of the Historic District mansions and other historic buildings, coming June 29, 2025. Watch here for details!
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Watch here for upcoming events for 2025 sponsored by the Society!
Fort Sheridan: Then and Now
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A new book by Laura Tucker. Laura is a former resident of the Fort, an avid photographer and Fort Sheridan enthusiast, and has researched and compiled a collection of photographs and facts that highlight the ever-changing uses of the structures and the chameleon-like personality of the Fort. Buy it here on Amazon. (Separately, Laura has donated many of her research materials for the book to the Society's archives.)
