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Crystal Lake is a city located in the south of the McHenry County, county which is located in the north of Illinois. The town is named after Crystal Lake, a lake at a distance of 1.6 miles of the center of the town. Crystal Lake is the largest city in the county with a population of 38.000 people living on an area of 22 squared miles. Crystal Lake has its origins in two communities from the area that established here in the early 1800s. At first, when a community formed in this area, the place was called Crystal Ville, but in 1840 changed to Crystal Lake. If you visit Illinois, do not miss this great city and its attractions.

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Crystal Lake Historical Society is a museum depicting the history of the town where you can find a lot of details about the families that inhabited Crystal Lake in its first years. You can also admire old photographs, tools and different items that belonged to the first locals. Memorabilia of these people is exposed for visitors to see and great tours can be taken with a local guide. Crystal Lake Historical Society was founded in order to preserve the heritage of the town and to make sure the history of Crystal Lake is well known among the young residents.

Raue Center for the Arts is a community art center from Crystal Lake. Raue Center for the Arts features Brodway productions and also community theater and other live plays and adaptations of local writers.

Historic Downtown Crystal Lake is the center of the town, filled with history, old buildings and home to over 170 businesses - restaurants, museums, stores, antique shops and many more. Take a walk and admire the great architecture from the mid 19th century that this beautiful place proudly displays.

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Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake is situated in McHenry County in Northeast Illinois. The city receives its name from the lake named Crystal Lake located in the city renowned for its water which is as clear as crystal. Crystal Lake is the largest city of the County. The city was settled somewhere around 1800. Crystal Lake had a booming ice harvesting industry before the introduction of refrigerator technology.