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Just saying hello. Great Site. Keep up the good work Terry.
Keep up the good work Terry.
I grew up on the Northwest side and recall burning leaves on Mango street in fall prior to the ban on that. The year must have been 1970 at the latest. And I remember the tinkers who came through periodically in summer with their cart and they would sharpen knives and the like. We never used them and they always struck me as peculiar and an oddity but I guess they made some money. They were the last of their kind- anybody else recall them? Jonathan Paris
Anniversary of Chicago Fire approaching on the 8th 1871. How sad was that but a boon in the long run. And nobody ever mentions the worse calamity in Peshtigo Wi that killed from what I have read 1,900 or more denizens of that area. The telegraph line was down so that left those folks in the dark literally!
Too bad Hettler lumber company is defunct near the Chicago river. My mothers friend was a maid for them and lived in their mansion which is still close to lake front. Designed by Lyman Silsbee she recalls any night of merriment and Charlie Grimm hanging out of the Chicago Cubs playing his banjo. Those were the good old days. How many of that family is still alive?
To Whom it may concern:
Hello,
My name is Michael Speers, my grandmother told me once that my Great-Great Grandfather was a Police Officer when Chicago had employed the KeyStone Cops. I am currently trying to locate a roster that might list his name. Do you have or could you possibly direct me with the sorce to which I may find. I do not know his name only the last name of “Speers”. Any help you could give me or direction you could steer me in would be greatfully appreaciated.
Thank you for your attention.
Your story about The Newsboys Dinner touched me. It’s always a pleasure to read your posts and articles!
Best
Jennifer
I am writing the first spreadsheet from the American point of view about 19th century rotunda panoramas. These were the biggest paintings in the world, 50 x 400=20,000 square feet, housed in their own rotundas which were 16-sided polygons. Chicago in 1893 had 6 panorama companies and 6 panorama rotundas. Info to share genemeier@frontier.com
Interesting seeing the original placement of the station. Where was the Clark Street Dock where the Christmas Tree ship used to come in relation to the original CNW station? And was the original bridge used by the railroad to cross the river the one that got later traffic to Navy Pier? I grew up in Chicago and so much has changed!.
Ron, the Clark Street Dock was located (surprisingly) on Clark Street and the River. The original CNW Station I believe you are referring to was on Wells Street and the River (https://chicagology.com/goldenage/goldenage074/).
What original bridge are you talking about?
Just Passing through, saying “Hi”
I have the cow bell from Mrs. Murphy’s cow that kicked the lantern that started the Chicago Fire.
Greetings. I am going through my mother’s estate and i ran across a litho entitled “View of Rush St. Bridge & c.”
The litho has been folded but it has not yellowed. We are hoping to sell the litho but want to check out to see if there is any interest.
Thanks,
Mike
We are looking for information on two figures that were mounted on each end of a fireplace in one of the bars in the last Sherman House hotel. They are of Napoleon and Josephine. Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated. They are in our possession now and we are trying to determine what we have. Thank you.
Recently found a booklet advertising Edelweiss , schoenhofen , Chicago. It features the Toy Boys, The FunnyLittle Sports. Copr. 1918. Is it valuable?
LeNola Jean Willis, Collectibles are only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. While your advertising booklet might be “rare”, rare does not mean valuable. I, for example, am a retired advertising executive as well as a Chicago historian. While that piece is intriguing, I would not pay more than $10 for it. Your best way to find its true market value is to place it on eBay and see what price you will get
Good luck.
I grew up in a marvelous bungalow at 5656 N. Moody — a wonderful neighborhood then and now. I do indeed remember the scissors sharpener, walking along with his cart and the attached bells which played a jaunty little 6-note phrase. Time frame: 1949-50. I can still recall that tune today!
Hi. I have hat is left of two Yellow Cabs. There is not much of either one, but I really want to build a Yellow Cab truck from the rust. Any help with leads on parts, pictures of trucks or any other info will really be helpful and very much appreciated. Thanks.
Hey Terry,
Great site! ESPN is interested in using the picture you have on your side of Wrigley Field in 1906.
you titled it >West Side Park #2, 1906 World Series.
I was wondering if you own this picture and if so could you grant us permission to use this picture?
Or if you don’t own it, do you know who does?
Hi
Tried responding to to your email but it was invalid.
This image is over 100 years old and is considered public domain. However I did just upload another image of higher resolution from 1908 at https://chicagology.com/baseball/westsidepark/
Hope this helps.
Terry
We are seeking permission to use one of your graphics, that of the Schuttler wagon, in our publication, Emeritus Voices, published by the Emeritus College at Arizona State University. this is a nonprofit educational publication with limited circulation, although the journal does appear on the College’s website. Please advise of conditions. Note that we have a small time window before we seek an alternative graphic.
R. Jacob
Editor, Emeritus Voices
Great information. Would like to see the modern insides of the transmitter house. So I take it that the tower has been there since 1939. I pass the site quite regularly. Now I know what to look for. Thank you.
73,
KC9WXN
Hello I have a RLStevenson treasure Island book that was published by your company. It is the only treasure island book published by your company im trying to find out the value. It has no date on it. and its the first treasure island book that doesnt have a tot;e to it.
Love this site. I remember reading Injun Summer in the Tribune every year as a kid and looking for Indian ghosts during late afternoons on warm, sunny autumn days. Alas, I never saw any, but not for lack of trying. Thanks for the memory.
I like the bicycle information. Great site
Thank you for a great read!
Have the post cards with the historical paintings by Lawrence c Earle. Haven’t been used not in mint condition but fine condition. What would be there value missing one car of the collection.
A wonderful webpage, full of rich history. Thanks for making this available to all. My father and his father were born thee.
I found a folding yardstick with Chicago Daily News printed on it ,it has address and phone number on it, can you tell me anything about it.
Typical North Sider: no mention of 2005 World Series. Down the memory hole. We have always been at war with Eastasia.
I have a vintage Chicago Automobile License badge and would like to know if it has any value. It is identical to the gold one with the blue center that is on your site but it bears the number 1074. I would also like to know if there are any records of who owned these badges and their addresses at the time.
Thanks.
Thank you for all your efforts on this website Terry. It is one of my favorite stops when wanting to expand my Chicago knowledge.
Great website. I grew up in the western burbs, but did graduate from Northeastern college on the north side in the 70’s. Had some great city history lessons from a course taught by Warner Saunders, an active participant in Chicago’s social development. Hardly a week goes by that I am not reading something new and exciting about this great city, and your site helps focus and round out the details in a very friendly format.
Frank
Great site. We left Chicago in 1957 and I only wish you had more articles and info into the 1950s, I managed to spent a week visiting Chicago this year and I keep finding out how little i know about my hometown!
@Bonnie Hackner. I think I went to grade school with you at O’Keeffe Elementary, on Merrill Av. Regards if that is yourself.
Nice site here.
(anyone have pictures of 120 so Halstead Street, where my father’s popcorn machine plant (Krispy Kist Korn Machine Co.) was located, now demolished and a shopping center.) Thanks
Absolutely amazing site!! Thank you so much for putting it all together.
One correction you might consider: In the pre-fire chapter there is a very good aerial photograph identified as Chicago in 1870. However, in this photo there are several buildings that were erected after the fire (e.g., the Board of Trade and Custom House/Post Office). Based on the image, I’m guessing the photo was taken from atop the Isabella bldg (Wabash and Van Buren), as the view is from quite high up, and probably dates from about 1890.
Keep up the great work! Thanks