1963 Map of Tinley Park

About this map

The Indian Treaty Boundary cuts diagonally across this landscape, marking a historical division that predates the suburban expansion of Tinley Park and Orland Park. In the mid-20th century, this area of Cook and Will Counties was defined by a mix of institutional grounds, such as the Tinley Park State Hospital, and burgeoning residential developments like Fernway Park and Arbury Hills. Local history is anchored by numerous community landmarks including St Boniface Church and the Lutheran Cemetery. The era's transportation and entertainment culture is evident in the presence of the Drive-in Theater and the broadcast reach of the Radio Tower (WLS-WENR). Along the southern portion, the land maintains a more rural character near Hickory Creek, where the Frankfort Cemetery and Hickory Cemetery provide vital links for genealogical research in the village of Frankfort.