History of Chicago
Fine Arts Building: a Vertical Arts Colony and Madhouse of Creativity
Learn the story behind Chicago’s vibrant crucible of artists, dreamers, and doers.
Grant Park: the Making of Chicago’s Front Yard
Find out why it took over a century and several lawsuits to create this Chicago centerpiece.
Hotel Julian Chicago: From Demolition-danger to Luxurious Lodgings
How an abandoned building designed by one of Chicago’s preeminent architects found new life as Hotel Julian.
Fortitude and Grit: the Story of Clarke House Museum, Chicago’s Oldest House
The Clarke House Museum tells a remarkable story.
Discover the Fascinating History of the Chicago History Museum
Telling the Amazing Stories of Chicago’s Past
The Curses and Legends of Billy Goat Tavern
Few restaurants or bars are as famous, or as infamous, as Chicago’s Billy Goat Tavern. It’s a tourist destination and a haven for local reporters.
Buckingham Fountain: A Sister’s Love & A City’s Front Door
Buckingham Fountain, the centerpiece of Grant Park, is one of the most spectacular landmarks in Chicago and one of the largest fountains in the world.
John “Bathhouse” Coughlin: Masseur, Alderman and … Poet?
Chicago’s history is full of colorful characters.