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Chicago History Online · 1Y ago

Remembering the Iroquois Theater Fire

I love the theater. I particularly love attending performances in Chicago. But, I must admit that every time I have visited The Oriental Theater I recall the horror of December 30, 1903 when the newly opened Iroquois Theater (which stood where The Oriental is today) burned, taking over 600 innocent

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Chicago History Online · 1Y ago

Railroad Tycoon or King Con

Some admired him for his shrewd business savvy and forward thinking. Others thought him a clever con man and scoundrel. But, whatever the opinion, Charles Tyson Yerkes left his mark on Chicago as the acknowledged father of the modern “L.” (“L” stands for “elevated train” not “larceny” as some would

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Chicago History Online · 2Y ago

We’re Off to See the Wizard

L. Frank Baum was born in May (1856), he died in May (1919), and The Wizard of Oz, probably the world’s most famous childrens story, was published in May (1900). Today Baum would have been 154 years old so we are taking a trip down the yellow brick road to celebrate. A new page dedicated [...]

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Chicago History Online · 2Y ago

Valentine’s Day Chicago Style

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and time for the obligatory posts on the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre and Al Capone. I’ve updated the Capone page and added a new one for the massacre itself under “Crime.” I prefer not to spend too much time on these two topics for two reasons: there is a great deal [..

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Chicago History Online · 2Y ago

Mr. Anderson, I Presume?

I’ve just met Sherwood Anderson. It seems incredible that I have not read such an important writer of the Chicago Literary Renaissance, but, I’m embarrassed to say, that is the case. I don’t even have a copy of Winesburg, Ohio on my shelf; the situation will be remedied soon. What I have read about

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Chicago History Online · 2Y ago

Chicago Shall Rise Again!

One hundred thirty-eight years ago today Chicago suffered a great disaster. The Great Chicago fire began on October 8, 1871 and did not burn itself out for two days. Hundreds were killed. Thousands lost their homes, businesses and belongings. I am updating the Internet links with information on the

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Chicago History Online · 2Y ago

Ship of Screams: The Eastland Disaster

Chicago has had more than its shares of disasters and the sinking of the S. S. Eastland on July 24, 1915 was one of the worst. 845 crew and passengers lost their lives on a day that was supposed to be one of fun for the Western Electric Company employees. Many of the victims were [...]

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Chicago History Online · 2Y ago

McCutcheon

My introduction to John T. McCutcheon really occured the first time I visited the Fine Arts Building. You can read about it in my Journal post, “Living History.” At the time I really didn’t understand who McCutcheon was – although I was sitting in his studio. I knew he was the man who had drawn [...

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Chicago History Online · 3Y ago

Columbian Exposition Updates

I am constantly amazed at the amount of information about the Columbian Exposition available on the Internet. There is always a new website or book to explore. Since this is “Fair” week for my Chicago History blogs, I’m updating the links. I have also added a new section of fictional books set at t

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Chicago History Online · 3Y ago

Chicago’s Sculptor, Lorado Taft

Lorado Taft has always intrigued me. When I’m in Chicago I always take time to pay a visit to his “Fountain of the Great Lakes” outside the Art Institute and, of course, there is his former little studio across the street in the Fine Arts Building. The fountain consists of five lovely ladies represe

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