NILES CENTENNIAL HISTORY
1899 - 1999

The information in the following book chapters is an account of the birth and growth of Niles, Illinois from 1899 to 1999 and explains the major trends, groups, and personalities that have made Niles what it is today. Each link contains either the table of contents or an individual chapter in PDF form.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Indian Heritage

Chapter 2 - Dutchman's Point

Chapter 3 - Niles Township

Chapter 4 - The Village of Niles

Chapter 5 - Economic Development

Chapter 6 - Education

Chapter 7 - Election of 1961

Chapter 8 - All-America City

Chapter 9 - Niles Public Services

Chapter 10 - Niles Police Department

Chapter 11 - Niles Fire Department

Chapter 12 - Niles Playground and Recreation Board and Park District

Chapter 13 - Niles Public Library

Chapter 14 - Niles Department of Human Services

Chapter 15 - Religious Congregations

Chapter 16 - Community Groups

Chapter 17 - Care for the Aged

Chapter 18 - Activities for Youth

Chapter 19 - Sports Activities

Chapter 20 - The Village Manager Form of Government