askcherlock
Chicago is a fascinating city and you do a remarkable job in caturing the essence.
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Chicago History: The Journal of an Amateur Historian
http://www.chicagohistoryjournal.com/
As an amateur historian I find the people and events of 19th and early 20th century Chicago fascinating. The history of this city is an amazing saga. Only 133 years separate the ash heap of the Great Fire in 1871 from the city's designation as one of the world's best skylines. My blog is my online journal of interesting stories, relavent links and discussion of this complex city.
- Added on: Nov 14th, 2007
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Author: ChicagoBookBabe
- Listed in: History Culture
- Tags: chicago history 19th century american history early 20th century american history
Recent Posts
Louis Sullivan Film in Post Production
Director Mark Richard Smith has posted an update on the eagerly awaited film dedicated to the life and work of Chicago's most beloved architect, Louis Sullivan. The film is slated for release at the end of 2009. Follow the production's progress on t...
On Chicago: Politics
Chicago is always on the point of hanging some one and quartering him and boiling him in hot pitch, and assuring him that he has lost the respect of all honorable men.--Finley Peter DunneI don't think there is really anything else to be said about th...
John T. McCutcheon on the Economy
McCutcheon won The Pulitzer Prize in 1932 for this Cartoon. The more things change...Recommended for teachers:Cartoons for the Classroom Credit: The Common Room, "AIG to Taxpayers: See you in Court"Sharon E. Williams is a researcher, writer and amate...
Remembering Memorial Day: "The Colors"
Gold and green are the fields in peace.Red are the fields in war.Black are the fields when the caissons ceaseAnd white for evermore.John T. McCutcheon, Chicago TribuneThe War in Cartoons by George Joseph Hecht (1919)Sharon E. Williams is a researcher...
Spectacle in the White City: The Rerelease of a Classic
"Fifty times he opened the book of photographs of the Chicago World's Fair of 1893, fifty times he looked at the picture of the Court of Honour."BabbittSinclair LewisSome books deserve a "do over." Not just another edition or printing; I'm referring...
Comments & Reviews
This blog is currently rated a 5.00 out of a possible 5 based on 18 comments.
Elizabeth Barrette
This is just an amazing resource about Chicago, its attractions and famous people, everything a resident or visitor would want to know from a historical perspective.
designslinger
Thank you for sharing the history of Chicago with us. Chicago History Journal is OUR go-to site for all things Chicago.
Thanks!
Lesslee Belmore
Hi I love your blog! I am a friend of RetroKimmer. she just made my blog for me! She told me to check your blog. We both love Chicago!
Lesslee B
Jasmine Busch
I've been living in Chicago for 11 years and am always fascinated by it's history. Thanks for writing this blog. I'll be checking it out on a regular basis. Thanks!
Theresa Hall
Wow. This appears to be very involved and so interesting. All I ever wanted to know about Chicago but was unafraid to explore. I'll be back for more visiting, Well done and so professional. SKDD
Ronald D. Isom
As a life long resident of Illinois, I have been facinated with the diverse history of Chicago. You blog provides some very intersting insights.
William Hixon
As a Chicago native (Back of the Yards, Leo H.S.) thats an easy question. The museum of science and Industry is a surviving structure. Also the drive infront of the Museum features matching "depressions" that the leftovers of the Venitian like canals that were featured at the fair.
Kristen
I am wondering if there are any surviving remnants/museum, etc. of the Chicago World's Fair/Columbian Exposition of 1893? I will be visiting soon and would love to see. Does anyone know?
JP
Great blog! I grew up in Chicago and come from an old family of Chicagoans, with a little bit of history ourselves. You site will come in handy when every I pick up researching my family history again.
Lidian
I love this blog, it is one of my favorites - and I learn something new and interesting every time I visit. A fantastic resource for anyone interested in Chicago history and history in general.
history lover
I totally loved your site, lots of great info.
The Sparrow
The Sparrow flew over your blog today and found it very fascinating :)
Heather Vallance
Disturbingly, I read 'delete the site' in one of your posts. If there was a law against deleting posts I would invoke it, and hold it against you. Chicago History is a valuable resource and it is not the number of visitors to a site but the quality of the visitors that is important. Each of us takes a piece of your knowledge with us when we leave and that is passed on in some way through our own work and writing and interests. It is not the size of a ripple in the water, it is the distance the ripple travels that is important. Remember this next time your finger hovers over the delete button.
Cammeel1
For a very new blog you have obviously taken the time and care to lay out a good looking blog. I like your writing style too. However I probably will not visit very often since I am not very interested in Chicago. I do enjoy history though so I will be back for sure. Have a great day!
BellyDanceGirl
Excellent writing with detail and passion. My brother will love this blog - went to the art institute there. He misses living there and I miss my visits! Had one of the best burritos ever in wicker park.
Alan Jobe
Since I've no particular interest in Chicago or its history I probably won't be a regular visitor, but you have a very nicely laid out blog with really good writing. Best of luck to you.
Great blog; great focus; great knowledge! Keep it up!
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