Alex Goodall
Great blog; great focus; great knowledge! Keep it up!
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The Chicago History Journal
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
The Railroad Tycoon who Built Chicago: New Biography of William Butler Ogden
In a letter from Paris, dated 22 August 1877, Mary Todd Lincoln, the president’s widow, wrote, “This morning, in a New York paper of Aug. 8, I read the announcement of Mr. Wm. B. Ogden’s death. In former times, he was a very prominent citizen ...
Eyewitness to the Great Fire: A Pack on my Back
It was the great fire of 1871 that made me a country peddler. Oh, yes! I remember the fire very well. It was in October. We used to go to bed early, because the two roomers had to go to work very early. We were getting ready to go to bed, when we hea...
National Fire Prevention Week; Thank Chicago!
Today marks the beginning of National Fire Prevention Week. The event commemorates the anniversary of two of the most devastating fires in United States history, the Great Chicago Fire and the Peshtigo Fire, and creates awareness of fire safety. Both...
On Chicago: The First City Loan
Simpler times..."It was on August 10th, 1833, that Chicago became organized as a town under the general laws of the state, and at the election held that day only twenty-eight votes were cast A board of trustees was elected, consisting of P. J. V. Owe...
Author! Author!
Chicago historian Richard C. Lindberg will be at the Niles Public Library tonight (September 30th) at 7 PM discussing his latest work, The Gambler King of Clark Street: Michael C. McDonald and the Rise of Chicago's Democratic Machine. The book is de...
Who Was That Lady?: Rue Winterbotham Carpenter
Ever heard of Rue Winterbotham Carpenter? I hadn't either until I ran across Emily Evans Eerdman's blog, EEE. With the help of Bart Swindall, historian of Chicago's Auditorium Theater, she has brought to light an important figure in Chicago's artisti...
Comments & Reviews
This blog is currently rated a 5.00 out of a possible 5 based on 19 comments.
askcherlock
Chicago is a fascinating city and you do a remarkable job in caturing the essence.
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.
Yes. It is possible to fall in love with Louis Sullivan. Broad ranging, good stuff for Chicago history buffs.
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