1897

Centuries: 18th century - 19th century - 20th century

Decades: 1840s 1850s 1860s 1870s 1880s - 1890s - 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s

Years: 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 - 1897 - 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902

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Events

• January 11 - The Phoenix Light and Power Company received four carloads of coal as it switched from using wood for fuel.
• January 19 - The Hotel Adams opened with a reception for legislators.
• January 23 - The Illinois State Society held its annual picnic meeting at Phoenix Park with over 200 in attendance.
• April 17 - Donofrio opened a candy and fruit store at 233 E. Washington.
• August 3 - A massive swarm of bugs and crickets hit Phoenix: the fronts of buildings on Washington Street were so covered that it was difficult to see the brick.
• August 17 - City Council adopted an ordinance making it illegal to ride bicycles on city sidewalks and imposed a $10 fine.
• August 21 - The Phoenix Candy and Ice Cream Soda Parlor opened for business.