Delve into the captivating life of Jack Johnson, the first Black American heavyweight champion. Explore his rise to fame, the controversy surrounding his Cafe de Champion, and the legal battles that marked his legacy. Uncover the challenges and triumphs of this iconic figure in boxing history.

Send us a textHe has been called the first international African American sports superstar and in his time was the biggest star of any sport. Although he wasn’t born in Chicago, some of Marshall "Major" Taylor's most lasting accomplishments occurred here.Want to read more about "Major" Taylor? (purchasing through the links below may help support the podcast at no additional cost to you)The World's Fastest Man: The Extraordinary Life of Cyclist Major Taylor, America's First Black Sports Hero by Michael Kranishhttps://amzn.to/3pRAbmtMajor Taylor: The Inspiring Story of a Black Cyclist and the Men Who Helped Him Achieve Worldwide Fame by Conrad Kerberhttps://amzn.to/2YLUxlaFor young readers (6-10 years old):Major Taylor, Champion Cyclist by Lesa Cline-Ransomehttps://amzn.to/3oS5NqKParks of Chicago:The City in a Garden: A History of Chicago's Parks, Second Edition by Julia Bachrachhttps://amzn.to/2MT5v5UChicago 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.chicagohistorypod.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ChicagoHistoryPod/https://twitter.com/chicago_podhttps://www.instagram.com/chicagohistorypod/Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks AT gmail.com)Support the show

Send us a textBartender, poet, musician, artist, and more. Sergio Mayora and the art of Weeds Tavern.In the Weeds: How Bartender, Poet, Musician and Artist Sergio Mayora Cultivated One of the Most Important Taverns in Chicago History by Dave Hoekstra (New City, November 2022)https://www.newcity.com/2022/11/01/in-the-weeds-how-bartender-poet-musician-and-artist-sergio-mayora-cultivated-one-of-the-most-important-taverns-in-chicago-history/Trope Publishing: https://trope.com/Show your support of the show for the cost of a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryLeave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here: https://www.chicagohistorypod.comGot an idea for a story? Send me an email: chicagohistorypod AT gmail.comUp your cocktail or Sodastream game with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kAffiliate Links (anything you buy - not just this stuff - through these links may help support the show at no additional cost to you):Weeds Tavern: Poster Art by Sergio Mayora by Dave Hoekstra and Sergio Mayorahttps://amzn.to/3OoVGcCThe Supper Club Book - A Celebration of a Midwest Tradition by Dave Hoekstrahttps://amzn.to/47X6eqqHistoric Bars of Chicago by Sean Parnellhttps://amzn.to/3vYEdS6Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks  AT gmail.com)Gear used in the recording of this podcast:DJI Mic: https://amzn.to/3OpiTvtZoom H6 Recorder: https://amzn.to/3y0wWh0Support the show

Send us a textEnjoy this episode originally posted in January 2021.In 1937, 87 years before the current pandemic forced kids to find ways to learn outside of the traditional classroom, Chicago school children took classes by radio while trying to stay safe from the threat of polio.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):A Paralyzing Fear: The Triumph Over Polio in America by Nina Seaveyhttps://amzn.to/3O5mONSThe Polio Pioneer: Dr. Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine by Linda Elovitz Marshall and Lisa Anchinhttps://amzn.to/3tYrvlINot a Kindle Unlimited member? Try it here: https://amzn.to/2WsP1GHChicago 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.chicagohistorypod.comhttps://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 at https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/Support the show

Send us a textEnjoy this story from July 2020.Six 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/2WsP1GHChicago 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 textA series of tragedies prompted one Chicago suburb to change the way trains travel through their city. This is the story of Connecting Winnetka to Chicago.Show your support of the show for the cost of a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryLeave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here: https://www.chicagohistorypod.comUp your cocktail or Sodastream game with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kAffiliate Links (anything you buy - not just this stuff - through these links may help support the show at no additional cost to you):The 400 Story: Chicago & North Western's Premier Passenger Trains by Jim Scribbinshttps://amzn.to/3TIXFvYChicago Stations and Trains Photo Archive by John Kellyhttps://amzn.to/3OfOiAvChicago Travel Tote Baghttps://amzn.to/41M5O4OChicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks  AT gmail.com)Gear used in the recording of this podcast:Shure SM-58 Microphone: https://amzn.to/3uDmji9Zoom H6 Recorder: https://amzn.to/3y0wWh0Support the show

Send us a textJust days before Christmas in 1910, a fire broke out at the stockyards in Chicago that resulted in the highest loss of life of firefighters due to a building collapse, a grim claim held for nearly 91 years before being surpassed on 9/11.Show your support of the show for the cost of a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryLeave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here: https://www.chicagohistorypod.comUp your cocktail or Sodastream game with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kAffiliate Links (anything you buy - not just this stuff - through these links helps benefit the show at no additional cost to you):Chicago's Forgotten Tragedy by Bill Cosgrovehttps://amzn.to/41zj6ROFire Strikes the Chicago Stock Yards : A History of Flame and Folly in the Jungle by John F. Hoganhttps://amzn.to/4arRFh4Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks  AT gmail.com) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/Gear used in the recording of this podcast:Shure SM-58 Microphone: https://amzn.to/3uDmji9Zoom H6 Recorder: https://amzn.to/3y0wWh0Support the show

Send us a textIn October 1960, Prince Akihito of Japan visited Chicago for 21 hours. Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley presented the prince with a diplomatic gift: 18 bluegill. What happened next would change the underwater world of Japan forever.Today's episode is from Points North, part of Northern Michigan's Interlochen Public Radio.https://www.interlochenpublicradio.org/podcast/points-northNeed a healthful alternative to coffee? Check out noonbrew.co/TOMMYHENRY and save 15% off your first order.Show your support of the show for the cost of a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryLeave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here: https://www.chicagohistorypod.comUp your cocktail or Sodastream game with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kAffiliate Links (anything you buy - not just this stuff - through these links helps benefit the show at no additional cost to you):BOOKS:Historic Photos of Christmas in Chicago by Rosemary K. Adamshttps://amzn.to/3RqBKb6Chicago's State Street Christmas Parade (Images of America) by Robert P. Ledermannhttps://amzn.to/4a3ddjNSanta is Coming to Chicago by Steve Smallmanhttps://amzn.to/49UfMoeHOLIDAY GIFTS:Chicago Map Etched Beer Glasses (Two)https://amzn.to/3sYtTs0The Bean Christmas Ornamenthttps://amzn.to/3TaE3AvHallmark NFL Chicago Bears Santa Sled Ornamenthttps://amzn.to/480o38iChicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks  AT gmail.com) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/Support the show

Send us a textA holiday-themed episode from 2020.In the late 1800s and early 1900s, a familiar sight near the river at Clark Street was the Rouse Simmons, also known as The Christmas Tree Ship, and its captain Herman Schuenemann, who became known to families in Chicago as Captain Santa.During a trip from upper Michigan to Chicago in November of 1912, all of that changed.Need a healthful alternative to coffee? Check out noonbrew.co/TOMMYHENRY and save 15% off your first order.Show your support of the show for the cost of a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryLeave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here: https://www.chicagohistorypod.comUp your cocktail or Sodastream game with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kAffiliate Links (anything you buy - not just this stuff - through these links helps benefit the show at no additional cost to you):BOOKS:Historic Photos of Christmas in Chicago by Rosemary K. Adamshttps://amzn.to/3RqBKb6Chicago's State Street Christmas Parade (Images of America) by Robert P. Ledermannhttps://amzn.to/4a3ddjNSanta is Coming to Chicago by Steve Smallmanhttps://amzn.to/49UfMoeHOLIDAY GIFTS:Chicago Map Etched Beer Glasses (Two)https://amzn.to/3sYtTs0The Bean Christmas Ornamenthttps://amzn.to/3TaE3AvHallmark NFL Chicago Bears Santa Sled Ornamenthttps://amzn.to/480o38iChicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks  AT gmail.com) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/Support the show

Send us a textGeoffrey Baer is back on the podcast to discuss his latest program for WTTW - The Most Beautiful Places in Chicago 2.https://interactive.wttw.com/most-beautiful-places-in-chicagoYouTube version: https://youtu.be/9q4JKk0t3bA?si=VZJNeWARwdqSaXriShow your support of the show for the cost of a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryLeave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here: https://www.chicagohistorypod.comUp your cocktail or Sodastream game with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kAffiliate Links (anything you buy - not just this stuff - through these links helps benefit the show at no additional cost to you):Southern Exposure: The Overlooked Architecture of Chicago's South Side by Lee Beyhttps://amzn.to/3RguJKeChicago Then and Now by Kathleen Maguire https://amzn.to/46vMmK4Chicago Architecture and Design by Jay Pridmorehttps://amzn.to/3RfOnGbChicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks  AT gmail.com) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/Gear used in the recording of this podcast:Shure SM-58 Microphone: https://amzn.to/3uDmji9Zoom H6 Recorder: https://amzn.to/3y0wWh0Support the show