Chicago History Podcast

Delving into Chicago's World War II POW Camps, the podcast explores the treatment of German POWs, the history of Camps Gokie Valley, Arlington Fields, and Camp Pine, and the transformation of Camp Thornton in Chicago. From peaceful relations to daring escapes, the stories of these camps are both intriguing and heartwarming.

The podcast delves into the history and evolution of Wrigley Field, discussing its origins as Wiegmann Field, iconic features like the center field scoreboard and green color scheme, and the $575 million renovation project by the Ricketts family. It also explores the area's transformation from tribal lands to farming territory, the annexation of Lakeview into Chicago, and the unsuccessful attempt to establish a baseball team in Chicago by the American Association.

Send us a textHis funeral was the largest in Chicago since that of Abraham Lincoln. Who was Dr. Patrick Henry Cronin, and how did his connection to secret Irish organizations lead to his murder?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):Blood Runs Green: The Murder That Transfixed Gilded Age Chicago by Gillian O'Brienhttps://amzn.to/3TLguOxChicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks  AT gmail.com)Gear used in the recording of this podcast:Shure MV7 Microphone: https://amzn.to/4aN8Xo6Zoom H6 Recorder: https://amzn.to/3y0wWh0Support the show

Send us a textNo sport is more closely identified with Chicago than 16-inch softball. Enjoy the history of 16" softball along with some insights about the game from a few guys who know it best - the 16" Softball Hall of Fame co-founder Al Maag, Hall of Fame President Ron Kubicki, and Hall of Fame Vice President Ray Topps.#Chicago #History #ChicagoHistory #ChicagoSports #16InchSoftball16-Inch Hall of Fame:https://www.16inchsoftballHoF.comOrder "The Greatest Game on Dirt" and help support the Hall of Fame:https://16inchsoftballhof.com/shop/16-Inch Hall of Fame Documentary with Jack Brickhousehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVrKCsxB3icWant to help support the show? Buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryCheck out If The Walls Could Talk, a podcast about the downfall of Edgewater Hospital in Chicago:https://ifthewallscouldtalkpodcast.com/Affiliate Links (anything you buy - not just this stuff - through these links helps benefit the show):Secret History Of Balls: The Stories Behind The Things We Love To Catch, Whack, Throw, Kick, Bounce, and Bat, The by Josh Chetwyndhttps://amzn.to/3zjhFaVSecond City Sinners: True Crime From Historic Chicago's Deadly Streets  by Jon Seidelhttps://amzn.to/3g5n1jsUnknown Chicago Tales by John R. Schmidthttps://amzn.to/3x6GgPhLooking to get out and explore Chicago? Here are a few ideas:16" Softball Hall of Famehttps://16inchsoftballhof.com/visit-us/Chicago Movie Tourschicagomovietours.comChicago Detours: Tours For Curious Peoplehttps://chicagodetours.com/Summertime Outdoor Movies? Here's the gear I use:UUO 1080p Projector:https://amzn.to/3v6F25S120" Projector Screenhttps://amzn.to/3ozAuTfLove 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.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 on https://www.insSupport the show

Explore the origins and rich history of Soldier Field in Chicago, from its inception as a WWI memorial to hosting diverse events like boxing matches and football games. Learn about the design challenges faced during construction and the venue's historical evolution, including controversies surrounding potential new stadiums for the Chicago Bears.

Send us a textFriend of the podcast Geoffrey Baer is BACK with a new special on WTTW called "Chicago Mysteries." Listen as Geoffrey and I discuss a few of the stories from the program.https://www.wttw.com/mysteriesShow 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):Alchemy of Bones: Chicago's Luetgert Murder Case of 1897 by Robert Loerzelhttps://amzn.to/3PZjFA7Secret Chicago: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure by Jessica Mlinarikhttps://amzn.to/4aSXKTaChicago Scavenger by Jessica Mlinarikhttps://amzn.to/3UbgpnzGraceland Cemetery: Chicago Stories, Symbols, and Secrets by Adam Selzerhttps://amzn.to/3xvW6IxChicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks  AT gmail.com)Gear used in the recording of this podcast:Shure MV7 Microphone: https://amzn.to/4aN8Xo6Zoom H6 Recorder: https://amzn.to/3y0wWh0Support the show

Send us a textNot long after The Beatles invaded America and kids everywhere picked up guitars and drumsticks and formed their own bands, enterprising individuals all over Chicago and the suburbs saw… opportunity. This is the story of Chicago's Teen Rock Clubs of the 1960’s.Additional Reading (anything purchased through these links - not just the items listed - may generate a small commission and help support the podcast at no additional cost to you):The Who: Concert File by Joe McMichael and "Irish" Jack LyonsKindle - https://amzn.to/34YBSqAPaperback - https://amzn.to/2YVDpd5The Chicago Music Scene: 1960s and 1970s by Dean MilanoPaperback - https://amzn.to/31PrFL6Harcover - https://amzn.to/2YZYwenChicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More:https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://teespring.com/stores/chicago-history-podcastChicago 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 AT 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!Gear used in the recording of this podcast:Shure SM-58 Microphone: https://amzn.to/2DsouQoZoom H6 Recorder: https://amzn.to/3gSxrjFSupport the show

Send us a textConnie Fairbanks, author of "Chicago's West Loop: Then and Now," joins me on this episode as co-writer and co-host as we discuss five Chicago parks named for women.Purchase Connie Fairbanks' book "Chicago's West Loop: Then and Now" from the author:https://www.conniefairbanks.com/Amazon link:https://amzn.to/3BzEPxtShow some love for the podcast for the cost of a cup of coffee and help offset production costs: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Anything purchased through the links shown may generate a small commission for this podcast at no cost to you. Just for a Thrill: Lil Hardin Armstrong, First Lady of Jazz by James L. L. Dickersonhttps://amzn.to/3VEN6uCRaisin in the Sun, A by Lorraine Hansberryhttps://amzn.to/49eLXxkLooking for Lorraine: The Radiant and Radical Life of Lorraine Hansberry by Imani Perry, LisaGay Hamilton, et al.https://amzn.to/4a9DRHmTo Be Young, Gifted, and Black by Lorraine Hansberryhttps://amzn.to/4cygicVGoddess of Anarchy: The Life and Times of Lucy Parsons, American Radical by Jacqueline Joneshttps://amzn.to/4aCcRQNA Lifelong Anarchist! Selected Words and Writings of Lucy Parsons by Lucy Parsons and T.S. Greerhttps://amzn.to/3PHuHJQ (FREE with Kindle Unlimited)Chicago's Parks: A Photographic History by John Grafhttps://amzn.to/43Hod3x (Paperback)https://amzn.to/3Tz8Khv (FREE with Kindle Unlimited)Have you tried Kindle Unlimited? You'll get access to tons of free books and audiobooks. Click here to learn more.Up your cocktail or Sodastream game with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kNeed music for YOUR projects? Audiio has got you covered. Try a free trial here:https://audiio.com/pricing?oid=1&affid=481Chicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://chicago-history-podcast.creator-spring.comChicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks AT gmail.com)Chicago History Podcast email: chicagohistorypod AT gmail.comGear used in the recording of this episode:Shure MV7 Microphone: https://amzn.to/43zryS6Support the show

Send us a textShe grew up in a small town in Illinois in the late 1800s and became known worldwide as an activist, reformer, and winner of a Nobel Peace Prize. This is the story of Jane Addams and Hull House.Want to help support the show? Buy Me A Coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryArt for this episode courtesy of Rebecca Demos - https://www.instagram.com/bhillgie/Virtual Tours of Hull House:https://www.hullhousemuseum.org/Additional Reading and Items Related to the Subjects Covered (any purchase through the links below may help support the podcast at no cost to you):Books:Citizen: Jane Addams and The Struggle for Democracy by Louise W. Knighthttps://amzn.to/31cuCUVJane Addams: Spirit in Action by Louise W. Knighthttps://amzn.to/2Qp3WhCAmerican Heroine: The Life and Legend of Jane Addams by Allen F. Davishttps://amzn.to/3d6D3XATwenty Years at Hull House by Jane Addamshttps://amzn.to/39gxlBkChicago 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.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 textLocal author Cynthia Pelayo's new book masterfully blends dark Chicago history and fairy-tale horrors. Listen as the author and I discuss her life growing up in Chicago and her exciting new book about two sisters and a killer dumping men into the Chicago River.cinapelayo.comYouTube version: https://youtu.be/r32m2jwrxHcShow some love for the podcast for the cost of a cup of coffee and help offset production costs: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryForgotten Sisters: A Novel by Cynthia Pelayohttps://amzn.to/3PlNJFv (Paperback)https://amzn.to/4aeDKtA (Audible Audiobook)https://amzn.to/48TYtSz (Kindle)or FREE with Kindle Unlimited. Click here to learn more. Up your cocktail or Sodastream game with Portland craft syrups!https://portlandsyrups.com/collections/all?sca_ref=1270971.MO4APpJH1kAnything purchased through the links shown may generate a small commission for this podcast at no cost to you.Need music for YOUR projects? Audiio has got you covered. Try a free trial here:https://audiio.com/pricing?oid=1&affid=481Chicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://chicago-history-podcast.creator-spring.comChicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks AT gmail.com)Chicago History Podcast email: chicagohistorypod AT gmail.comSupport the show