The Huntley Library is a 15,000 square foot facility that was built on Ruth Rd. in 1999.
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What is the first thing you think of when you think of Huntley? One icon is Del Webb Sun City, which is the largest retirement community in the Midwest.
Another is the beautiful, modern library and the municipal center.
History is still evident in the original downtown square and on North Woodstock Street, where century old paver bricks lead to the home of Thomas Huntley, the founder of the town of almost 25,000. Some may think of the Dairy Mart, where heaping scoops of ice cream have been dished since 1955.
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Woodstock St. is still paved in brick after almost 100 years. Town founder Thomas Huntley built his home on this street in 1856.
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Bowl-Hi Lanes is at the intersection of Algonquin Rd. and Rt. 47 and has been in business since 1972.
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The Cosman Cultural Center has a full theater that seats almost 300.
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The Huntley Park District has more than a dozen facilities.
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The Huntley Dairy Mart, on Rt. 47, has been a local destination since 1955.
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The Fountain View Center at Del Webb retirement community is named for the large fountain that sprays during the summer months near this covered gathering facility.
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The Del Webb Prairie Lodge is a large gathering spot for events at the retirement community.
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Huntley High School, on Harmony Rd. has undergone recent additions.
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Stingray Bay Family Aquatic Center is a summer destination for families.
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Deicke Park, on Rt. 47, has baseball fields, hiking trails, covered picnic areas and houses the Stingray Bay Aquatic Center.
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The gazebo in the town square has been in place since the mid 1990s.
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The Huntley Municipal Complex is at 10987 E. Main St.
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The town square was named for former Mayor James C. Dhamer and a time capsule is buried there.
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Tom's Farm Market, at 10214 Algonquin Rd. on the east side of Huntley is a fall destination for families who want to spend time together enjoying the fruits of the season, like pumpkins.
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Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center, at 10450 Algonquin Rd. offers a full workout facility, including free weights and machines, a jogging track, swimming pools, locker rooms, and classes in every kind of aerobic activity.
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The new Centegra Health System Center hospital is scheduled to open in the summer of 2016. It will be a 360,000 square-foot, 128-bed facility.
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A freshly painted, iconic water tower on W. Main St.
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Del Webb Sun City is the largest retirement community in the Midwest.
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The Huntley Outlet Center is home to almost three dozen premium stores.
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