Giants in the Park Part II: Unveiling the Histories Behind Lincoln Park’s Monumental Art Posted by Ravenswood Historical Society Webmaster on August 13, 2017 Posted in: Past Programs. Tagged: Budlong Woods Chicago Public Library, Chicago History, Krista August, Lincoln Park, Monuments.
Flickering Empire: How Chicago Invented The U.S. Film Industry Posted by Ravenswood Historical Society Webmaster on July 26, 2017 Posted in: Past Programs. Tagged: Adam Selzer, Chicago History, Cinema, Conrad Sulzer Regional Library, Film, Michael Glover Smith.
Now Arriving: Traveling to and from Chicago by Air, 90 Years of Flight Posted by Ravenswood Historical Society Webmaster on July 26, 2017 Posted in: Past Programs. Tagged: Chicago History, Christopher Lynch, Conrad Sulzer Regional Library, Flight.
The Chicago “L”: Chicago’s Biggest “Mover & Shaker” Posted by Ravenswood Historical Society Webmaster on June 17, 2017 Posted in: Past Programs. Tagged: Chicago History, Conrad Sulzer Regional Library, Greg Borzo, history, transportation.
WWI in Chicago meant some meatless days Posted by Ravenswood Historical Society Webmaster on May 11, 2017 Posted in: Brochures, Publications. Tagged: Chicago History, Joseph Gustaitis, Patrick Butler, WWI. Download the PDF file .
Cubs fans: It’s OK to talk about 1945 World Series choke, we’re free of all curses Posted by Ravenswood Historical Society Webmaster on May 11, 2017 Posted in: Brochures, Publications. Tagged: 1945 World Series, Baseball History, Charles Billington, Chicago Cubs, Chicago History, Patrick Butler.
O’leary cow cleared of setting fire to Chicago Posted by Ravenswood Historical Society Webmaster on May 11, 2017 Posted in: Brochures, Publications. Tagged: Chicago Fire, Chicago History, Irish, Patrick Butler. Download the PDF file .
The Railroad Tycoon Who Built Chicago Posted by Ravenswood Historical Society Webmaster on March 28, 2017 Posted in: Past Programs. Tagged: Chicago History, Edgewater Branch Chicago Public Library, history, Jack Harpster, Railroad, William B Ogden.
Giants in the Park Posted by Ravenswood Historical Society Webmaster on March 19, 2017 Posted in: Past Programs. Tagged: Budlong Woods Chicago Public Library, Chicago History, history, Krisa August, Statues.