Aurora, Illinois
Aurora is located in the northeastern part of Illinois.
Aurora is the second largest city in Illinois with a population of 197,899 residents (2010).
About Aurora
Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, has many interesting attractions and a downtown unlike that of a typical suburb. It is probably best known for being the setting of the "Wayne's World" movies. The City of Aurora is rich in history and pride.
To See And To Do In Aurora
Phillips Park
Paramount Arts Center
Blackberry Farm
Schingoethe Center for Native American Cultures
Hollywood Casino
African-American Heritage Museum & Black Veterans Archives
Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple of Greater Chicago
History Of Aurora
In 1834, Joseph McCarty built the first campfire. His brother Samuel followed with his family and a permanent settlement was taking roots which is now the site of downtown Aurora. The brothers opened a mill. (McCarty's Mill renamed Aurora). A post office was established in 1837. The first free public school was built in 1851 and a high school for girls in 1855.
Many factories, jobs and people came to Aurora and the city grew. The people who came to the city were mainly from Sweden, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Germany and France. The Aurora Fire Department was established in 1856 and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad located its roundhouse and locomotive shop in Aurora to become Auroras largest employer. In 1857, the flood swept away all the bridges and about 20 houses in Aurora. In 1881, the City of Aurora gained the distinction of being one of the first American cities to install street lights. In 1886, the Aurora City Hospital opened. The World Young Women's Christian Association (World YWCA), the largest women's organization in the world, was established here in 1893.
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