You can find about 20 million paintings, photos, dishware, locomotives, books, guns, autographs, fashions, signs, machines, models, guitars, drums, posters, tunes, cartoons, toys, tools, beds, chairs, manacles, videos, watches, sculptures, documents and much, much more, in the Chicago Historical Society's vast collection of historical objects.

The PGSA's mission is to collect, disseminate and preserve information on Polish and Polish-American Family History and to help members use that information in their own research.

The Great Chicago Fire and the Web of Memory, a virtual exhibition Copyright 1996 by the Chicago Historical Society and the Trustees of Northwestern University Last revised 10-8-96 ...

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Comprehensive resource for information on the Chicago rapid transit system -- the 'L' -- including history, stations, rolling stock, maps, current news, FAQ, vocabulary, and more!

Photo tours of many Chicago cemeteries, with background text and historical information.

The Chicago Women's Liberation Union was organized in 1969 to challenge the suffocating male supremacy of the time.

Canal Corridor Association 25 East Washington Street ~ Suite 1650 ~ Chicago, IL 60602 ~ 312.427.3688 NEW! Special Places Workshops NEW! Teachers Workshops NEW! Canal Corridor Driving Tour Canal Corridor Association I & M Canal History I & M Pioneers I & M Canal Today Educational Programs & Resources Guest Book Links of Interest Welcome to the Illinois & Michigan Canal Corridor I&M Canal, Morris ...

Gargoyle - carved in stone. A modern stone carver sculpts gargoyles and grotesques using traditional methods ...

Titanic Western Electric Eastland Disaster Ship Ships Wreck Wrecks Shipwreck Shipwrecks Chicago History Great Lakes Lake Michigan Naval Wilmette **Eastland Disaster Historical Society** History of a Chicago & Great Lakes Steamliner Shipwreck Join the Eastland Disaster Historical Society mailing list Email: Send This Page To a Friend Please direct questions and comments to the Eastland Disaster ...

A site dedicated to the explication of the trial of the Chicago Seven.

The Historic Pullman Foundation was founded in 1973 to serve as a vehicle for preservation and restoration activities within the Pullman Historic District in Chicago, Illinois. Historic Pullman Foundation - Learn about the Foundation's history of historic preservation and education, obtain information on how to become a member and find out about the ongoing projects of the Foundation. Town of ...

As a result of a temporary closure due to repairs and the confusion about our planned move to a new location, it has been incorrectly perceived that we were permanently closed. We are not. We are open at our same location, same days and hours of operation. ...

Broadcasting in Chicago, 1921-1989 QUICK ACCESS LINKS: Introduction and main index to this site WMAQ radio history | Amos 'n' Andy | Fibber McGee and Mollie | The Breakfast Club Television at the Merchandise Mart | 1970 television facilities tour | Channel 5 turns 20 The Chicago School of television | Kukla, Fran and Ollie | Dave Garroway | Mary Hartline Sound effects | 1930 studio ...

Nbsp &nbsp Bridgeport At the One Hundred and Sixtieth Anniversary of the Illinois and Michigan Canal * A brief history and look into one of Chicago's oldest neighborhoods Greetings -- Gruen -- Powitac&#180 -- Sveikinimai ! Benvenuto -- Bud vitan -- Dobro dosao -- V lkommen ! Welcome to the Bridgeport history home page. The Languages above are those that have been part of the Bridgeport scene at ...

Haunted Chicago Paranormal Research and Investigation - Presents evidence of paranormal activity uncovered in our investigations ...

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Province of Tree-Girt-Sea Home Page Welcome to the home page of the Province of Tree-Girt-Sea. We are the north side Chicago (including the near north and near west suburbs) chapter of The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA). The SCA is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to re-creating the more pleasant aspects of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Members attempt to produce the ...

Shire of Rokkehealden Home Page Gules, a castle atop a mount and on a chief embattled Or, three laurel wreaths gules. The Shire of Rokkehealden is the southwest suburban Chicago chapter of The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA). The SCA is a non-profit educational organization that selectively recreates the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Members attempt to reproduce the best of the arts, ...

Going Back to Chicago The photographer was arrested while composing this picture. Click here for his story. Terry Southern's first-hand account of the conflict captures the passions of the moment. The Democrats are gathering for their first national Convention in Chicago since 1968 when violence overshadowed politics and the city became a microcosm of national fractiousness spawned by the ...

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Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society encourages and perpetuates an interest in the history of our communities through research, education and preservation ...

An unusually strong thunderstorm in Chicago's southwestern suburbs destroyed a dam across the DuPage River at Channahon that supplied a large section of the Illinois and Michigan Canal with water.