The Howard Avenue, also known as Sibley Street in Park Ridge, is a significant east-west street in the Chicago metropolitan area. It connects the vibrant Rogers Park community, where you are now, with the city of Evanston. The Howard Avenue has a fascinating history, a story that starts with a vision, an early settler, and a dairy farm. Imagine it, this vibrant neighborhood was once wild prairie. John F. Ure, the original owner of the land, was a dairyman. He had a farm in the area that we now know as Birchwood, bounded by Rogers, Avenue to Calvary Cemetery, Paulina Street to Clark Street. He gave the right-of-way for the street and asked it to be named for his son, Howard Ure. The street was named after the Ure family. It is a testament to their dedication to the development of this area, and it serves as a reminder of the impact of family and community. The name Howard Avenue, a legacy of the Ure family, is a symbol of progress and growth. It is a reminder that the neighborhood we see today is the result of a grand vision, and that it continues to evolve as a vibrant hub for culture and commerce.
Congregation Or Torah
Rabbi Zvi Engel’s leadership guides Congregation Or Torah. This impressive Modern Orthodox Synagogue stands proudly in Skokie Illinois. It’s one