Connecting the Windy City
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
July 26, 1902 -- People's Gas Gets Ready to Build
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July 26, 1902 – The Chicago Daily Tribune reports that the People’s Gaslight and Coke Company has purchased a building a...
Monday, July 25, 2016
July 25, 1919 -- Coroner's Inquest into Dirigible Disaster
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July 25, 1919 – In Room 1123 of the county building Coroner Peter M. Hoffman conducts an investigation into the cause of ...
Sunday, July 24, 2016
July 24, 1918 -- La Verne Noyes Honors Veterans with Scholarship
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July 24, 1918 – La Verne W. Noyes, President and founder of the Aermotor Company, announces the gift of $2,500,000 to the...
Saturday, July 23, 2016
July 23, 1925 -- Union Station Is Formally Opened
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July 23, 1925 – Chicago’s new Union Station is formally opened at 11:30 a. m. The ceremonies begin with Mayor William Dever and other...
Friday, July 22, 2016
July 22, 1897 -- Logan Monument Dedicated in Grant Park
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July 22, 1897: The formal ceremonies dedicating the Logan Monument in Grant Park are held, beginning a 1 p.m. After the...
Thursday, July 21, 2016
July 21, 1919 -- Lake Front Development Ordinance Passed
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July 21, 1919 – The Chicago City Council passes two huge ordinances that will, together, have an immense impact on the fu...
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