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Images: #TBT Gallery looks back at Palatine

Join us as we take a look through our archives at the village of Palatine, which includes a selection of historic photos from the turn of the last century, as well as news photos through the 1970s.

Located 30 miles northwest of Chicago and incorporated on April 2, 1866, Palatine has seen tremendous growth. Many of the village's historic buildings still exist, and the downtown area south of the railroad tracks remains remarkably similar to its appearance during the 1950s and '60s.

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View of the Palatine Slade Street fire station, the fire department's first headquarters and the scene of many fundraising dances, was scheduled to be close and replaced by two new stations at the time of this August, 1979 photo. Daily Herald file photo
These four firefighters, from left, Bill Noland Sr., John Busch, Roy Wente and George Palmer were still answering the call as volunteers at the time of this September, 1981 photo. Daily Herald file photo
Aerial view of the intersection of Dundee Road and Baldwin Road in Palatine, taken during October, 1977. Daily Herald file photo
W. Quentins Variety Store in Palatine. Daily Herald file photo
Late 1800s view of Palatine industry. Daily Herald file photo
St. Paul's Church and Parsonage, Palatine. Daily Herald file photo
Postcard view of Slade Street looking west from Bothwell in Palatine. Daily Herald file photo
View of North Brockway St. in Palatine from 1885. Daily Herald file photo
View from the corner of Slade and North Brockway St. in Palatine, circa 1960. Daily Herald file photo
"Batterman's three-story brick block was the show place for the entire northwest area, and included the first bank in Palatine, Farmers Bank. When the bank closed, Charles H. Patten took it over. The triangular-shaped downtown property now houses the new First State Bank of Palatine. A dance hall was located on the top floor of the original building. Daily Herald file photo
Palatine Fire Chief Harry C. Carothers, June, 1976. Daily Herald file photo
Palatine Fire Chief Orville Helms drives a 1928 Ford during the 1965 Palatine Jaycee Independence Day Parade. Daily Herald file photo
Palatine volunteer fire department, circa late 1950s. Daily Herald file photo
Route 53 north of Northwest Highway as it appeared circa 1906. Daily Herald file photo
View of Palatine's first undertaking and furniture store, erected by Charles L. Danielsen about 1888. Daily Herald file photo
Circa 1890 photo of two Palatine women displaying high fashion. Daily Herald file photo
June 30, 1966 view of Brockway St. looking north from Chicago Ave. in Palatine. Daily Herald file photo
October, 1963 nighttime view of downtown Palatine. Daily Herald file photo
Police chief Frank Meyer, right, and Lt. Foxworthy are seated next to the department's police radio. March, 1956. Daily Herald file photo
Palatine deputy police officers are sworn in by Village President Wilbur Harris, September, 1963. Daily Herald file photo
Palatine Police Department building, April, 1964. Daily Herald file photo
Clerk Harold Faughnan serves customers at the Palatine Post Office. Daily Herald file photo
Exterior view of the old Palatine village hall. Daily Herald file photo
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