ThereDoak.com
Title
the red oak home page
Description
Bishop Hill, designated a National Landmark site, was established as a communal settlement in 1846 by Swedish immigrants seeking religious freedom and economic opportunities. This charming village, 160 miles west of Chicago, once was a prosperous colony of 1,100 industrious Swedes who built 18 buildings of handmade bricks, the finest west of Chicago, farmed 12,000 acres of land, exported broom corn and linen and turned out sturdy wagons and fine carriages.
They created a communal society on the Illinois Prairie in which the members lived together, took meals together, and shared equally in the profits.
The Red Oak was the first of the small specialty shops now found in Bishop Hill, opening May 1, 1970. The garden courtyard was added in 1985, and the beautiful Carl Larson room in 1990 We hope you will take time during your visit to browse through our gift shop, and year round Christmas and collectible shop.
Contact
Administrative:
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- Kewanee IL
- United States 61443-1721
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- 309-856-8503
Registrant:
- Trisha Rux
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- Bishop Hill IL
- United States 61419
