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SSubdivisions of Palatine, IL

 

 

 

Sources:

Daily Herald newspaper published by Paddock Publications of Arlington Heights, IL

Sidwell Plat Book for Palatine Township

 

C Z ZITZMANS SUBDIVISION

In 1876, C Z Zitzman’s Subdivision was platted and recorded in Cook County, IL, bounded by Colfax Street, Plum Grove Road, Comfort Street and Benton Street (Sidwell, Section 14). In 1901, an advertisement appeared for Zitzeman’s Subdivision (Herald 1-5-1901 p. 6).

F. G. ROBINSON’S ADDITION TO HILLSIDE CEMETERY.

In 1882, F. G. Robinson’s Addition (also known as the Filbert Addition) to Hillside Cemetery was platted (Sidwell, Section 15).

BATTERMAN’S SUBDIVISION

In 1891, Batterman’s Subdivision was platted. It was located southeast of Smith Street and Granger Street (now known as Johnson Street) (Sidwell, Section 22). The subdivision is mentioned again in a zoning hearing for 49 South Greeley Street (Herald 5-6-1971 p.47).

ROBERTSON AND PATTEN SUBDIVISION

In 1894, the Robertson and Patten subdivision was annexed by Palatine (Palatine Centennial Book, First Edition, p. 28 and Second Edition, p. 25).

WILLIAM J. LYTLE’S SUBDIVISION

In 1902, William J. Lytle’s Subdivision was mentioned in a description of water mains and supply pipes. The subdivision was bounded by Smith Street, Palatine Road, Cedar Street and the railroad tracks (Herald 4-12-1902 p.10).

RICHMOND SUBDIVISION

In 1903, Matthew Richmond surveyed streets and placed lots on sale in Richmond Subdivision on Richmond Street (Herald 4-25-1903 p. 15). Details on its progress were published that year (Herald 8-1-1903, p. 15)

BARTEL’S RE-SUBDIVISION OF JOEL WOOD’S SUBDIVISION

In 1915 Bartel’s re-subdivision of Joel Wood’s Subdivision was platted as described in the Sidwell Book. It was mentioned in the Herald October 17, 1940 p. 21.

PALATINE FARMS SUBDIVISION

In 1919, the Arthur T. McIntosh Company of Chicago purchased and subdivided Dr. J. W. Wilson’s farm for the Palatine Farms Subdivision south of the tracks between Quentin Road and Roselle Road.

GORSLINE’S ADDITION

In 1922, Dr. W. P. Gorsline placed an advertisement auctioning off lots in Gorsline’s Addition southwest of Palatine Road and Smith Street.

SCHRAM’S SUBDIVISION

In 1923, Mr. and Mrs. Schram of the new subdivision, southeast of Cedar Street and the railroad tracks, entertained guests.

DEER GROVE FARMS SUBDIVISION

In 1924, Arthur T. McIntosh Co. was selling lots for Deer Grove Farms Subdivision just east of Quentin Road between Dundee Road and Northwest Highway. Lots were selling for $2,000 an acre. In 1938 McIntosh opened up the subdivision.

PLUM GROVE ROAD DEVELOPMENT (ALSO KNOWN AS PLUM GROVE ROAD SUBDIVISION, PLUM GROVE DEVELOPMENT)

In 1925, Arthur T. McIntosh promised fifty new houses at his Plum Grove Road Development at Plum Grove Road and Daniels Road. It was advertised in 1926, but foreclosed in 1943. The ‘dead’ subdivision came ‘back to life’ in 1947.

NORTHWEST HIGHWAY ADDITION

In 1925, Palatine approved platting and subdividing Arthur T. McIntosh’s Northwest Highway Addition,  located southeast of Palatine Road and Northwest Highway.

PALATINE MANOR SUBDIVISION

In 1925, Palatine approved platting and subdividing Arthur T. McIntosh’s Palatine Manor Subdivision. It was located southeast of Lincoln Street and Forest Avenue. It was foreclosed in 1942, but “came back to life” in 1947.

WASHINGTON HIGHLANDS SUBDIVISION

In 1925, the former Voss tract was on the market by Karrer & Sons, of Chicago, as Washington Highlands Subdivision, southeast of Washington Street and Plum Grove Road. By 1947 it was a ‘dead’ subdivision. There were worries in 1950 that it would be flooded with cheap homes. Arthur T. McIntosh developed it in 1994.

SHERMER SUBDIVISION

In 1925, Karrer & Sons, of Chicago, won approval for their Shermer Subdivision, northeast of Palatine Road and Cedar Street.

PALATINE MANOR

In 1926, the building of Arlington Park Race Track was increasing public interest in an Arthur T. McIntosh property, Palatine Manor, on Rohlwing Road.

PALATINE ESTATES

The track was also increasing public interest in another Arthur T. McIntosh property, Palatine Estates, on South Plum Grove Road.

CHICAGO AVENUE FARMS

In 1926, Palatine authorized its attorney to start condemnation proceedings to purchase a portion of lot 3 of Arthur T. McIntosh’s Chicago Avenue Farms southwest of Quentin Road and Palatine Road.

FRANK L. MERRILL & COMPANY’S PALATINE HOMESITES

In 1926, Frank L. Merrill & Company’s Palatine Homesites was platted as described in the Sidwell Book. It was mentioned in the Herald February 14, 1941, p. 10.

PRAIRE VIEW SUBDIVISION

In 1927, John Wente had the contract for grading the street of Prairie View Subdivision, formerly known as the Bicknase farm. In 1928, Village Attorney John A. Senne, a member of the syndicate that owned the subdivision, announced that it would be paved in the spring. In 1947, it was known as a ‘dead’ subdivision. In 1952, Martin Kulick purchased 62 lots and intended to build homes.  It was located southwest of Hicks Road and Palatine Road.

PALATINE RIDGE SUBDIVISION

In 1926, Johnson & Weber’s Palatine Ridge opened up in the former Dean property northwest of Hicks Road and Wood Street. In 1927, Bert Laudermilk opened an office at Schubert Street and Colfax Street as an agent for Palatine Ridge Subdivision, southwest of Hicks Road and Robertson Street. The ‘dead’ subdivision ‘came back to life’ in 1947 with ranch style homes planned by Arthur T. McIntosh.

SWANSON’S SUBDIVISION

In, 1927, H. Baumgarten purchased a five-room bungalow in the Swanson Subdivision, southeast of Wood Street and Cedar Street.

MERRILLS GARDEN HOMES SUBDIVISION

In 1928, the Phillips family was erecting a home in Merrills Garden Home Addition. In 1947, Merrills Garden Homes Subdivision at Palatine Road and Quentin Road was a ‘dead’ subdivision. In 1964 the deeds to lots were finally received.

PALATINE HILLS SUBDIVISION

In 1931, Fire Chief Ost reported that a gas stove fire was out by the time the department reached the home in Palatine Hills Subdivision, southwest of Palatine Road and Quentin Road. In 1941, residents did not want to be annexed to Palatine.

ARLINGTON CREST

In 1939 Flentie and Behrens sold the 95-acre Wilke Farm to a Chicago realty firm which wanted to erect moderate priced homes northwest of Northwest Highway and Wilke Road. Homeowners almost immediately began suffering drainage problems. They also had to fight battles with neighboring municipalities. Arlington Heights tried to place a garbage dump just to the north. Rolling Meadows lost its effort to annex the subdivision when Gov. Stratton signed the “Crest” bill in 1955 allowing subdivisions to withdraw from newly incorporated cities. Homeowners finally consented to annex to Palatine in 1960. It took some years for the village to persuade residents to shoulder assessments for sewer and water connections. Residents filed suit in 1971 to stop Home Builders of America from building a large indoor sports complex on Consumers Avenue.

GREATER PALATINE ACRES

In 1940, there was a mention in the Herald of Merrill Co.’s subdivision Greater Palatine Acres at the northwest corner of Quentin Road and Northwest Highway.

GREATER PALATINE SUBDIVISION

In 1940, there was also a mention in the Herald of Merrill Co.’s subdivision Greater Palatine Subdivision southwest of Quentin Road and Northwest Highway. In a 1945 advertisement, the company was known as Frank E. Merrill.

PALATINE SUBDIVISION

In 1940, a portion of the ‘Palatine Sub L 3 B “G” by Joel Wood”, bounded by Robertson Street, Plum Grove Road, Palatine Road and Cedar Street, was reported to have been sold by Mary Wente to Victor Norton.

MERRILLS HOME SUBDIVISION

In 1942, Palatine foreclosed on Merrills Home Subdivision, southeast of Palatine Road and Northwest Highway. In 1947, the ‘dead’ subdivision came back to life.

PALANOIS PARK SUBDIVISION

In 1944, foreclosure on the Palanois Park Subdivision on both sides of Palatine Road east of Northwest Highway reportedly brought cash to Palatine taxing bodies. The subdivision was originally subdivided by Merrill. Old residents remembered hunting ducks, rabbits, mink and muskrat before the area built up.

FAIR GROUNDS PARK

In 1946, Palatine expressed willingness to approve Arthur T. McIntosh’s 48-acre Fair Grounds Park, on the old Cook County Fair Grounds site southeast of Baldwin Road and Hicks Road.

TINS’ ADDITION

In 1948, zoning was changed for a lot in Tins’ Addition to Palatine, at the southeast corner of Maple Street and Wood Street.

PALATINE HILLS (LATER KNOWN AS PALATINE KNOLLS)

In 1948, an Arthur T. McIntosh subdivision was mentioned in the Herald. Palatine Hills was located at Illinois Avenue and Merrill Avenue. Merrill (or Merril) Avenue was later renamed Elm Street. In 1965, the Palatine Zoning Commission okayed the subdivision. It was to be developed by John K. Soltzner and Associates of Arlington Heights.

QUINTENS ROAD FARMS

In 1948, a subdivision by Arthur T. McIntosh was mentioned in the Herald, Quintens Road Farms. It was located northeast of Quentin Road and Illinois Avenue.

PLUM GROVE FARMS

In 1949, a subdivision by Arthur T. McIntosh was mentioned in the Herald: Plum Grove Farms, located northeast of Cedar Street and Illinois Avenue.

DEER PARK GROVE FARMS

In 1949, Arthur T. McIntosh’s Deer Park Grove Farms southeast of Dundee Road and Quentin Road was mentioned in the Herald.

ROHLWING ROAD ACRES

In 1949, Arthur T. McIntosh’s Rohlwing Road Acres subdivision, located southeast of Rohlwing Road and Palatine Road, was mentioned in the Herald.

NORTHWEST ACRES SUBDIVISION

In 1952, two homes being built by contractor J. R. Walkinshaw at Northwest Acres Subdivision bounded by Quentin Road, Dorset Avenue, Cedar Street and Kenilworth Avenue were damaged by high winds.

ORCHARD HILLS SUBDIVISION

In 1953, residents of Orchard Hills Subdivision southeast of Quentin Road and Palatine Road fought a grass fire. The subdivision, built by Community Builders, was also having trouble with septic tanks.

PLEASANT HILL ESTATES SUBDIVISION

In 1955, Palatine approved a part of the former Freeman farm for Pleasant Hill Estates Subdivision. In 1960, construction began on the Pleasant Hill Subdivision and it was opened in 1961 by Gilbert and Wolf.

WILLOW CREEK SUBDIVISION

In 1954, Maxon Construction Co. asked Palatine to annex 97 acres of Willow Creek Subdivision bounded by Rohlwing Road, Northwest Highway and Salt Creek. In 1968, Winston-Muss Corp. broke ground on an apartment and commercial complex.

PLUM GROVE TERRACE

In 1955, Pittman Construction Co. announced the opening of Plum Grove Terrace. It was located on the east side of Plum Grove Road and south of Comfort Lane. 

ALEXANDER S. PRATT’S SUBDIVISION

In 1955, and again in 1986, Alexander S. Pratt’s Subdivision was mentioned in the Herald. It was located southwest of Palatine Road and Plum Grove Road.

GLENTYNE MANOR

In 1956, R. Huston Jr. & Sons took out building permits for 6 lots in Glentyne (Glen Tyan?) Manor at Cedar Street south of Palatine Road.

LAKE PARK ESTATES

In 1956, Lake Park Realty Company advertised homes in Lake Park Estates on the north side of Northwest Highway just east of Quentin Road. In 1964, 20 ponies were reported running loose in the area.

PALATINE HEIGHTS

In 1956, developer Charles Reskin wanted to fill the area west of Wilke Road between Northwest Highway and Rand Road with 2,000 homes.

WINSTON PARK SUBDIVISION

In 1957, developer Winston Park-Northwest Corp. sought to annex to Palatine 755 acres, to be known as Winston Park Subdivision. In 1958, Palatine wanted roads to be named after settlers. Palatine Historical Society submitted a list of settlers. Developers sought approval for 1,896 homes. In 1962, flooding became an issue. 

JOAN’S GARDENS SUBDIVISION (LATER KNOWN AS PALATINE PARK SUBDIVISION

In 1957, William Ruth, Mount Prospect, built Joan’s Gardens Subdivision southeast of Northwest Highway and Quentin Road. In 1961 Herbert Karp (alias William Ruth) was charged with securing over $2 million under false pretenses.

CAPRI VILLAGE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS CAPRI GARDENS)

In 1958, August Sargol and his son Don built 30 homes northeast of Rand Road and Dundee Road.

NITSCHE’S PALATINE ESTATES SUBDIVISION

In 1960, a flooding issue plagued Nitsche’s Palatine Estates Subdivision southwest of Winston Drive and Palatine Road. Builder Nitsche and John Philippe.

NORTH VIEW SUBDIVISION (FORMERLY KNOWN AS CINDERELLA PARK)

In 1960, W. L. Lee & Company advertised Cinderella Park northeast of Northwest Highway and Plum Grove Road.

PALARIDGE SUBDIVISION

In 1960, Arthur T. McIntosh’s Palaridge Subdivision at Maple Avenue north of Northwest Highway was mentioned in the Herald.

RANCH VIEW TERRACE SUBDIVISION (ALSO SPELLED RANCHVIEW)

In 1955, Palatine refused to approve a plat of 34 acres by Charles Reskin of Midland Enterprises, formerly known as the Kreft Farm. Mr. Reskin, in turn, told Palatine he would apply to Cook County for rezoning 805 acres east and northeast of the village. In 1960, a homeowners association changed its name from Midland Homeowners Association to Ranch View Terrace Homeowners Association.

DEER PARK FARM SUBDIVISION

In 1961, Cook County okayed Deer Park Farm Subdivision southeast of Dundee Road and Louise Lane.

PALATINE PARK SUBDIVISION (FORMERLY KNOWN AS JOAN’S GARDENS SUBDIVISION)

In 1961, William Ruth built Palatine Park Subdivision southeast of Northwest Highway and Quentin Road

KINGSBROOKE SUBDIVISION

In 1961, Pasquinelli Construction Company was renting apartments at Kingsbrooke Subdivision on Hicks Road south of Lake Cook Road.

WILLOW WOOD SUBDIVISION

In 1962 construction began on Willow Wood Subdivision, northeast of Hicks Road and Baldwin Road.

SUTTON PLACE SUBDIVISION

In 1963 the Sutton Place Subdivision at Pleasant Hill Boulevard west of Plum Grove Road, was proposed for the Glade Farm site and expected to be approved.

GOLDVIEW SUBDIVISION

In 1963, a developer requested annexation of Goldview Subdivision northwest of Palatine Road and Harrison Avenue to Inverness.

WINSTON PARK NORTHWEST SUBDIVISION

In 1963 Winston-Muss Corp. of Chicago was naming streets after astronauts in its Winston Park Northwest Subdivision, northwest of Wilke Road and Kenilworth Avenue.

RESEDA

In 1963, Gleich Corp. built 271 homes in Reseda at Reseda Parkway and Hicks Road formerly known as the Howell Farm. The grand opening of Reseda II took place in 1966.

BLUEBELL ESTATES (FORMERLY KNOWN AS BLUEBELL HILLS)

Bluebell EstatesIn 1963, the State of Illinois needed to extend Route 53 through seven-year-old Bluebell Estates along Northwest Highway. Several homes were torn down and Palatine moved the rest to Leonard Road.

 BRENTWOOD ESTATES

In 1964, D & L Construction Company advertised Brentwood Estates on the south side of Lake Cook Road a half mile west of Rand Road.

PINEHURST MANOR SUBDIVISION

In 1964, Pinehurst Manor Subdivision, northeast of Rand Road and Dundee Road, was okayed and advertised the next year.

TURFSIDE SUBDIVISION

In 1964, Bee-Gee Builders of Chicago proposed the 90-home Turfside Subdivision southeast of Palatine Road and Rohlwing Road, formerly known as the Nietsche farm.

HARRY’S SUBDIVISION

In 1965, Palatine and Cook County Commissioner Floyd Fulle fought the proposal for Harry’s Subdivision, 109 apartments on 38 acres at the northeast corner of Quentin Road and Palatine Road. Two years later a judge rules for the builder Chicago Title and Trust Co.

VIRGINIA LAKE SUBDIVISION

In 1965, the 187-home Virginia Lake Subdivision, southwest of Route 53 and Rand Road, was set to be developed. Leslie Bezark began construction in 1969.

CASTLE COURT

In 1966, Palatine delayed approval of the Bee-Gee Builders of Chicago plat for Castle Court at 400 South Plum Grove Road because of technical details.

BANBURY LANE SUBDIVISION

In 1966, annexation was approved for Banbury Lane Subdivision, between Willow Wood and Reseda Subdivisions

JOSEPH K. ANDERSON SUBDIVISION

In 1966, the Joseph K. Anderson Subdivision at Plum Grove Road and East Glade Road was expected to be approved by Palatine.

PEBBLE CREEK SUBDIVISION

In 1966, developer, Elmer Gleich, petitioned Palatine to annex the area northeast of Hicks Road and Baldwin Road. He failed to appear at the hearing. In 1968 he said he intended to go ahead with the planned-unit development.

HOMEIER SUBDIVISION

In 1967, Harper Junior College and Little City failed to stop a commercial development, Homeier Subdivision, northwest of Algonquin Road and Roselle Road.

HAVEN CREST

In 1967, Kunze Building Corporation of Chicago expected Palatine to annex Haven Crest, northeast of Hicks Road and Reseda Parkway.

HUNTING RIDGE SUBDIVISION

In 1967, Palatine approved Winston Park-Northwest Corporation’s Hunting Ridge Subdivision on 200 acres west of Quentin Road along either side of Illinois Avenue surrounding Fremd High School.

PEPPERTREE SUBDIVISION (MISSPELLING PEPPER TREE)

In 1967, developer Kaufman and Broad Building Company planned to build Peppertree Subdivision, southeast of Smith Street and Dundee Road. Homes were advertised in 1970 and the subdivision annexed by Palatine in 1994.

CAMBRIDGE AT PALATINE

In 1968, Richard J. Brown Associates proposed 291 homes on a 141-acre parcel near Illinois Avenue east of Roselle Road, formerly known as the Homeier Farm.

RESEDA WEST

In 1968, a home in Reseda West was reported to be remniscient of our colonial heritage.

CANNONGATE SUBDIVISION

In 1968, Peter Peterson proposed a subdivision of 139 homes on 75 acres southeast of Roselle Road and Palatine Road, formerly known as the Berlin Farm.

ENGLISH VALLEY (LATER KNOWN AS MANCHESTER OAKS, THE GATES OF DEER GROVE)

In 1968, Palatine failed to stop Salvatore DiMucci from building English Valley apartments southeast of Smith Street and Dundee Road.

KENILWICKE

In 1968, Mor-Well Builders built Kenilwicke on the east side of Hicks Road a half mile south of Dundee Road.

RUSSETT WAY

In 1970, 19 acres of Miller Brothers subdivision Russett Way, on Russett Way was annexed.

HEATHERLEA

In 1970, Kaufman and Broad Homes advertised Heatherlea on the west side of Hicks Road south of Dundee Road.

SPINNAKER COVE

In 1970, an advertisement by Frank Stape Builders appeared for Spinnaker Cove, on Williams Drive south of Rand Road.

ROSEWOOD NORTH CONDOMINIUM

In 1979, Rosewood North Condominiums were under construction southwest of Lake-Cook Road and Nichols Road.

DORSET HILLS

In 1986, Dorset Hills on Hellen Road was mentioned in the Herald.

ABBEY FEALE

In 1986, Palatine agreed to let James Sheehan develop an 8-lot subdivision northwest of Gilbert Road and Quentin Road.

MORGAN’S GATE

In 1987, Hoffman Homes was building Morgan’s Gate southeast of Dundee Road and Northwest Highway.

ABBEY HILL

In 1987, Kimball Hill opened up the 26-lot Abbey Hill subdivision, northwest of Quentin Road and Illinois Avenue.

AMBER RIDGE

In 1988, Amber Development Corporation advertised Amber Ridge Townhomes on Olde Vigrinia Lane northwest of Williams Drive and Carpenter Drive.

CRESCENTWOOD

In 1989, Blue Jay Building Corporation of Elk Grove Village expected to gain approval for Crescentwood northwest of Wilson Street and Crescent Avenue.

SANCTUARY COVE

In 1989 the Palatine Plan Commission wanted developer Peter Jensen to build a fence between Palatine Hills Golf Course and his proposed subdivision, Sanctuary Cove, at Dundee Road and Pendleton Court.

HEATHERSTONE

In 1991, Kennedy Group advertised Heatherstone northeast of Anderson Drive and Wilke Road.

HIDDEN COVE

In 1991, Guttillla Builders advertised Hidden Cove at Cove Drive and Northwest Highway.

PARKSIDE

In 1991, Sundance advertised homes in Parkside northeast of Quentin Road and Euclid Avenue.

WINDHILL

In 1991, Mitroff Corp. of Arlington Heights was offering stucco style homes in Windhill, northeast of Roselle Road and Euclid Avenue.

WHISPERING OAKS

In 1992, Bongi Development Corp. advertised Whispering Oaks, on Old Hicks Road north of Rand Road.

TOWER PLACE SUBDIVISION

In 1992, Deal Construction, of Arlington Heights, won approval for Tower Place Subdivision, north of Comfort Sreet between Smith Street and Brockway Street.

KENILWORTH HIGHLANDS

In 1994, Arthur T. McIntosh’s Kenilworth Highlands on Kenilworth Avenue east of Quentin Road was mentioned in the Herald.

DEERPATH LAKE

In 1994, Palatine’s plan commission planned to review a proposal by Bernard Katz & Associates for a new subdivision, Deerpath Lake, on Fawn Lane off of Hicks Road north of Rand Road.

LAKESIDE ESTATES

In 1994, Dior Builders built Lakeside Estates southwest of Colfax Street and Quentin Road.

CONCORD MILLS

In 1995, District 15 Educational Foundation planned to raffle off a dream house to be built by Concord Homes southeast of Dundee Road and Hicks Road.

WILLOW ESTATES

In 1997, Dior Builders was taking reservations for Willow Estates, at Quentin Road and Willow Street.

PEREGRINE LAKES ESTATES

In 1998, Palatine okayed Dartmoor Homes’ Peregrine Lakes Estates, northwest of Quentin Road and Euclid Avenue.

ASPEN GROVE

In 1999, Aspen Grove advertised for townhouses northeast of Plum Grove Road and Illinois Avenue.

SUTTON PARK PLACE

In 1999, Inverness Development received approval from the Palatine Plan Commission to build Sutton Park Place, bounded by Northwest Highway, Maple Avenue, Alva Street and Franklin Avenue. The area is known as Merrill’s Triangle.

ASPEN MEADOWS

In 2001, Palatine approved a 15-home subdivision by Aspen Homes. Aspen Meadows is on Aspen Court off of Dundee Road west of Quentin Road.

ARLINGTON STATION

In 2006, Station Townhomes, LLC, petitioned the Palatine Plan Commission for a variation for a townhome in Arlington Station on Katie Lane off of Northwest Highway east of Route 53.

MAISON DU COMTE

In 2009, builder Inverland Russell Company of Inverness wanted to scale back Maison du Comte northwest of Algonquin Road and Roselle Road.

EAGLE POINT ESTATES

In 2009, Palatine gave Capitol Homes Inc. more time to complete its Eagle Point Estates subdivision southwest of Grove Avenue and North Street.

LEXINGTON CHASE

In 2016, homes were being sold in Lexington Chase on Chase Lane off of Quentin Road.

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