Chevy Chase Country Club – Wheeling, IL

The story

Joseph Johnson (William's brother) took over and cleaned up the image, naming it after the famous English hunting ground. Hosted Wheeling Fire Department annual ball, Wheeling High School events, summer stock theater. Wheeling Park District purchased the property in 1977 for $3.8 million. Major $3.9 million renovation completed in 1998-1999.

Everything that was here

1949–present
Chevy Chase Country Clubcountry club, golf
Joseph Johnson (William's brother) took over and cleaned up the image, naming it after the famous English hunting ground. Hosted Wheeling Fire Department annual ball, Wheeling High School events, summer stock theater.…
See the map in 1950 →
1942–1949
Bon-Air (William Johnson Era)nightclub, gambling
"Showman and gambler" William Johnson operated the club with continued illegal gambling activities.
See the map in 1943 →
1936–1942
Bon-Air Cafe and Country Clubnightclub, gambling, speakeasy
Lake County's reputed "gambling czar" transformed the club into a massive gambling and entertainment venue. Featured performances by Alice Faye, Franchot Tone, Mae West, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. Ralph Capone (Al's…
See the map in 1937 →
1927–1935
Columbian Gardens / Wheeling Golf and Country Clubcountry club, golf
Founded by the Knights of Columbus as a private golf club and social venue. Tom Bendelow designed the golf course.
See the map in 1928 →