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Chicago History Podcast Chicago History Podcast
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4.9 • 151 Ratings
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Stories from history of the Greatest City in the World - Chicago. The places, events, and the people behind it all.
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - 16 Inch Softball in Chicago
No 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 #16InchSoftball
16-Inch Hall of Fame:
https://www.16inchsoftballHoF.com
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16-Inch Hall of Fame Documentary with Jack Brickhouse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVrKCsxB3ic
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Check 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 Chetwynd
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Second City Sinners: True Crime From Historic Chicago's Deadly Streets by Jon Seidel
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Unknown Chicago Tales by John R. Schmidt
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Looking to get out and explore Chicago? Here are a few ideas:
16" Softball Hall of Fame
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Chicago Movie Tours
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Chicago Detours: Tours For Curious People
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Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks@gmail.com) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Soldier Field
With all the talk of the Chicago Bears plans for a new stadium by the lake, it seemed like a good time to revisit this episode about the Bears' current home, Soldier Field.
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Soldier Field: A Stadium and Its City by Liam T. A. Ford
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Chicago's Soldier Field by Paul Michael Peterson
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Looking to get out and explore Chicago? Here are a few ideas:
Chicago Movie Tours
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Chicago Detours: Tours For Curious People
https://chicagodetours.com/
Chicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):
https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcast
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Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks AT gmail.com) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/
Chicago History Podcast email: chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com
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Episode 710 - Chicago Mysteries with Geoffrey Baer
Friend 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/mysteries
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Leave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here: https://www.chicagohistorypod.com
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Affiliate 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 Loerzel
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Secret Chicago: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure by Jessica Mlinarik
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Chicago Scavenger by Jessica Mlinarik
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Graceland Cemetery: Chicago Stories, Symbols, and Secrets by Adam Selzer
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Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks AT gmail.com)
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Chicago's Teen Rock Clubs of the 1960s
Not 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 Lyons
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Paperback - https://amzn.to/2YVDpd5
The Chicago Music Scene: 1960s and 1970s by Dean Milano
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Chicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More:
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Chicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com):
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https://twitter.com/chicago_pod
https://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!
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Episode 709 - Chicago's Parks - Five Named for Notable Women
Connie 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:
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Just for a Thrill: Lil Hardin Armstrong, First Lady of Jazz by James L. L. Dickerson
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Raisin in the Sun, A by Lorraine Hansberry
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Looking for Lorraine: The Radiant and Radical Life of Lorraine Hansberry by Imani Perry, LisaGay Hamilton, et al.
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To Be Young, Gifted, and Black by Lorraine Hansberry
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Goddess of Anarchy: The Life and Times of Lucy Parsons, American Radical by Jacqueline Jones
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A Lifelong Anarchist! Selected Words and Writings of Lucy Parsons by Lucy Parsons and T.S. Greer
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Chicago's Parks: A Photographic History by John Graf
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Chicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):
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Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks AT gmail.com)
Chicago History Podcast email: chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com
Gear used in the recording of this episode:
Shure MV7 Microphone: https://amzn.to/43zryS6
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Jane Addams and Hull House
She 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.
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Art for this episode courtesy of Rebecca Demos - https://www.instagram.com/bhillgie/
Virtual Tours of Hull House:
https://www.hullhousemuseum.org/
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Books:
Citizen: Jane Addams and The Struggle for Democracy by Louise W. Knight
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Jane Addams: Spirit in Action by Louise W. Knight
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American Heroine: The Life and Legend of Jane Addams by Allen F. Davis
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Twenty Years at Hull House by Jane Addams
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Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks AT gmail.com)
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Customer Reviews
Excellent!
This is the best of the best when it comes to Chicago history. The episodes are often a deep dive into the neighborhoods of all parts of the city and sometimes the surrounding suburbs. A must-listen if you currently live in the city, are a former resident, or if you just want a better understanding of what makes Chicago, Chicago. Enjoy!
Helped me fall in love w/ Chicago
This podcast is one of the many things that made me fall in love w/ the city of Chicago. I started listening when I loved to Chicago last year for grad school while I commuted for hours a day on the EL. This podcast helped me learn the history of the places that I passed on the train and where I was visiting. I love how he explores the lesser discussed history of the city. I also really appreciate the diversity of perspectives that he incorporates into his episodes. You can tell a lot of love and thought goes into each episode. Even if you aren’t a history buff or a Chicago resident, you should give this podcast a listen. It’s awesome. Please keep up the great work!
Even if you think you don’t live history….
Great stories, well told.
Maybe even better if you are from Chicago- I lived there as a kid- but you do not have to be to appreciate this cool peek into the books and crannies of Chicago’s fascinating history.