1909 Electric generating plant is built on the Fox River to produce electricity for the village. The National Guard helps with the crowd control during the races. Arthur Greiner wins the Algonquin Cup driving a National during the Fifth Algonquin Hill Climb. Sixth Algonquin Hill Climb is won by a Benz which was driven by Eddie Hearne. 1912 Seventh Algonquiin Hill Climb is held.
Rain causes many of the drivers to leave town.
Frank Kulick in his Ford won the Algonquin Cup. The races are not as popular with the public. St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church built a new brick church at the corner of Jefferson and Washington Streets. St. Margaret-Mary Catholic Church was established. A church was built on South Harrison St. near Crystal Creek.