Centennial Beach
- Date Range
- 1913 – 2021
- Title
- Centennial Beach
- What occurred
- In 1833, limestone was first discovered near the edge of Naperville. For the next 80 years, a quarry was created. Steam pumps constantly worked throughout the day to keep out the pure spring water. This limestone was used to create a lot of the building foundations and architecture in the nearby downtown. For a while, it became an important export of the town. 100 years after limestone was first discovered, in the midst of the Great Depression, the quarry was filled with water and renovated to become a downtown beach. Both the town committee and citizens pitched in to help fund the project. Other quarries around the town have also been filled and utilized for recreational activities like kayaking and paddle boating.
- Location
- 500 W. Jackson Avenue; Naperville, Illinois, United States
- Image Citation
- www.centennialbeach.org/history
- Student name(s)
- David Lenon
Part of Centennial Beach