Send us a textThat beautiful fountain on Columbus Drive that you see when driving on Lake Shore Drive has an amazing history behind it. This is the story of the Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain, Clarence's sister Kate, and Edward H. Bennett, the architect behind it.Edward H. Bennett Digital Collection:http://edwardbennett.lakeforest.edu/exhibits/show/edward--h--bennett-collection-/chicago/grant-parkhttp://edwardbennett.lakeforest.edu/bennettexhibitLove the podcast? Leave us a review!https://lovethepodcast.com/chicagohistorypodChicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://teespring.com/stores/chicago-history-podcastChicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod@gmail.com):https://www.podpage.com/chicago-history-podcast/https://www.facebook.com/Chicago-History-Podcast-107482214277883https://twitter.com/chicago_podhttps://www.instagram.com/chicagohistorypod/Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks@gmail.com) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/ Gear used in the recording of this podcast:Shure SM-58 Microphone: https://amzn.to/3dYzfJZZoom H6 Recorder: https://amzn.to/3qaI2uBSupport the show

Send us a textThis is the story of "Big Bill" Thompson, a bigger-than-life character who served as Chicago mayor for three terms and is viewed as one of the most corrupt politicians Chicago has ever seen.Further reading (purchasing these items through these links help support our efforts):"City of Scoundrels: The 12 Days of Disaster That Gave Birth To Modern Chicago" by Gary Krist (https://amzn.to/3g0okNa)"Big Bill of Chicago" by Lloyd Wendt and Herman Kogan (https://amzn.to/310OJq4)"Big Bill Thompson, Chicago, and The Politics of Image" by Douglas Bukowski (https://amzn.to/3fYM97Z)Chicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod@gmail.com):https://www.facebook.com/Chicago-History-Podcast-107482214277883https://twitter.com/chicago_podhttps://www.instagram.com/chicagohistorypod/Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks@gmail.com) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/ Like, subscribe, and if you enjoy what you hear, please leave a written review. Much appreciated!Look History in the Eye, MelbourneWe’re a history podcast for Melbourne lovers. Produced at the Victorian Archives Centre.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send us a textIn 1962, three of the country's top entertainers traveled to a venue at 2855 N. Milwaukee Ave. near Northbrook to perform for a who's who of Mafia notables. This is the story of Villa Venice.Additional Reading (your purchase through these links helps support the show):"Mafia Spies: The Inside Story of the CIA, Gangsters, JFK, and Castro” by Thomas Maier (https://amzn.to/2PzmdoS)"Sinatra: The Chairman" by James Kaplan (https://amzn.to/2EWh9sw)"Mafia Princess: Growing Up in Sam Giancana's Family" by Antoinette Giancana (https://amzn.to/2C6oWTw)Chicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod@gmail.com):https://www.facebook.com/Chicago-History-Podcast-107482214277883https://twitter.com/chicago_podhttps://www.instagram.com/chicagohistorypod/Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks@gmail.com) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/ Like, subscribe, and if you enjoy what you hear, please leave a written review. Much appreciated!Music From This Episode Includes:George Street Shuffle by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3800-george-street-shuffleLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Crinoline Dreams by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3560-crinoline-dreamsLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Record sound effect obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comLook History in the Eye, MelbourneWe’re a history podcast for Melbourne lovers. Produced at the Victorian Archives Centre.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send us a textThere was a time you could sit in your car and watch a movie on a giant screen. Crazy, I know. Wait - what? Drive-ins still exist? In this episode we discuss drive-in movies and their history in the Chicagoland area.Additional Reading (your purchase using this link helps support the podcast):Drive-in Theaters: A History from Their Inception in 1933 by Kerry Seagrave (https://amzn.to/2EsQjbv)Chicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://teespring.com/stores/chicago-history-podcastChicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com):https://www.podpage.com/chicago-history-podcast/https://www.facebook.com/Chicago-History-Podcast-107482214277883https://twitter.com/chicago_podhttps://www.instagram.com/chicagohistorypod/Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks AT gmail.com) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/ Music From Today's Episode Includes:Mister Exposition by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4061-mister-expositionLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Breaktime by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3457-breaktimeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Plucky Daisy by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4226-plucky-daisyLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Bossa of Margie by MusicLFilesLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/6167-bossa-of-margie-instrumentalLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Apero Hour by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3375-apero-hourLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Look History in the Eye, MelbourneWe’re a history podcast for Melbourne lovers. Produced at the Victorian Archives Centre.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send us a textSix years after the closing of the World's Fair of 1893, on 10 acres near the University of Chicago, a new outdoor entertainment venue opened called Sans Souci. Sans Souci and Midway Gardens, although all but forgotten, paved the way for outdoor entertainment for generations to come.Support the show for the cost of a cup of coffee.https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryLeave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here:https://www.chicagohistorypod.comAffiliate Links (anything you buy - not just this stuff - through these links helps benefit the show):The Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, Fourth Edition: A Complete Catalog by William Allin Storerhttps://amzn.to/3NUTI3zFrank Lloyd Wright - Part II - The Chicago Years by Conrad N. Brownhttps://amzn.to/48slRavFrank Lloyd Wright: The Life and Buildings of America's Most Famous Architect - Charles Rivers Editorshttps://amzn.to/3NUTXM1 (Paperback)https://amzn.to/3UbIagr (FREE with Kindle Unlimited)Not a Kindle Unlimited member? Try it here: https://amzn.to/2WsP1GH Chicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com):https://www.facebook.com/Chicago-History-Podcast-107482214277883https://twitter.com/chicago_podhttps://www.instagram.com/chicagohistorypod/Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks@gmail.com) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/ Like, subscribe, and if you enjoy what you hear, please leave a written review. Much appreciated!Support the show

Send us a textIt should have been a fun day of picnicking for workers at a local company but it quickly turned into chaos and death in the Chicago river in what is one of the worst accidents and loss of life on the Great Lakes. This is the story of the Eastland Disaster.Augmented Reality App:https://chicago00.org/Suggested reading:Capsized! The Forgotten Story of the SS Eastland Disaster by Patricia SuttonThe Sinking of the Eastland: America's Forgotten Tragedy by Jay Bonansingahttp://www.eastlanddisaster.org/Love the podcast? Leave us a review!https://lovethepodcast.com/chicagohistorypodChicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://teespring.com/stores/chicago-history-podcastChicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod@gmail.com):https://www.facebook.com/Chicago-History-Podcast-107482214277883https://twitter.com/chicago_podhttps://www.instagram.com/chicagohistorypod/Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks@gmail.com) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/ Like, subscribe, and if you enjoy what you hear, please leave a written review. Much appreciated!Music used in this episode includes:Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-timeLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Dark Secrets (DECISION) by Sascha EndeLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/246-dark-secrets-decision-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Cinematic Suspense Series Episode 006 by Sascha EndeLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/6308-cinematic-suspense-series-episode-006License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Cinematic Suspense Series Episode 002 by Sascha EndeLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5789-cinematic-suspense-series-episode-002License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Emotional Piano  by Rafael KruxLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5642-emotional-piano-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the show

Send us a textJay's Foods - from humble beginnings to becoming a snack food empire, their Jay's Potato Chips have been a longtime favorite created here in Chicago. This is the story of founder Leonard Japp's rise to the top.Chicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod@gmail.com):https://www.facebook.com/Chicago-History-Podcast-107482214277883https://twitter.com/chicago_podhttps://www.instagram.com/chicagohistorypod/Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks@gmail.com) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/ Like, subscribe, and if you enjoy what you hear, please leave a written review. Much appreciated!Support the show

Send us a textThe building looks like a castle and includes a history of bombs (both literal and theatrical ones), fine dining, fires, award-winning plays, extortion, and many other ups and downs over an 80-year history. Listen to learn more about The Ivanhoe Restaurant and Theater. Chicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod@gmail.com):https://www.facebook.com/Chicago-History-Podcast-107482214277883https://twitter.com/chicago_podhttps://www.instagram.com/chicagohistorypod/Help support the Chicago History Museum:https://www.chicagohistory.org/join-support/Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks@gmail.com) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/ Like, subscribe, and if you enjoy what you hear, please leave a written review. Much appreciated!Look History in the Eye, MelbourneWe’re a history podcast for Melbourne lovers. Produced at the Victorian Archives Centre.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show

Send us a textKelly Kniewel is a mapgeek, history enthusiast, architecture admirer, food fanatic, and a trained city tour guide in Chicago. She has called Chicago home for 25+ years and after working and teaching in the food and beverage industry for more than 10 years she feels pretty confident she knows how to get around to experience the best sights and bites the city has to offer.ChiCitiGirl Tours:https://dabble.co/teachers/chicitigirl-treks-cooksFollow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chicitigirl/Chicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod@gmail.com):https://www.facebook.com/Chicago-History-Podcast-107482214277883https://twitter.com/chicago_podhttps://www.instagram.com/chicagohistorypod/Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks@gmail.com)https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/ Like, subscribe, and if you enjoy what you hear, please leave a written review. Much appreciated!Support the show

Send us a textChicago is the city that claims to be first in regards to many things. This episode has a bit of that but also stories about the first time certain events happened in the windy city. The band Nirvana's first visit to Chicago, the first ski resort in Chicago city limits, the first film studio established by an African American, the first animal cartoon, and more! Chicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod@gmail.com):https://www.facebook.com/Chicago-History-Podcast-107482214277883https://twitter.com/chicago_podhttps://www.instagram.com/chicagohistorypod/Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks@gmail.com) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/ Like, subscribe, and if you like what you hear, please leave a written review. Much appreciated!Look History in the Eye, MelbourneWe’re a history podcast for Melbourne lovers. Produced at the Victorian Archives Centre.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show