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Chicago History Podcast
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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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Episode 823 - Ground Beneath the Diamonds: A History of Chicago's White Sox Ballparks, The
3w ago01:03:02Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThe Chicago White Sox have called three primary sites home since the team’s founding in 1900, and each plot of earth carries layers of history older than the game of baseball. Show your love of this podcast for the cost of a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryNeed music for YOUR projects? Audiio has got you covered. Try a free trial here:https://audiio.com/pricing?oid=1&affid=481Check out author / baseball historian Jacob Pomrenke's webpage: https://jacobpomrenke.com/ Items related to this episode (purchasing anything through these links helps support our efforts at no additional cost to you):Chicago Tribune Book of the Chicago White Sox: A Decade-by-Decade Historyhttps://amzn.to/4trMKF5Old Comiskey Park: Essays and Memories of the Historic Home of the Chicago White Sox, 1910-1991 by Floyd Sullivan (Editor), David Cicotello (Editor), Angelo J Louisa (Editor) https://amzn.to/4njlU0pTales from the Chicago White Sox Dugout: A Collection of the Greatest White Sox Stories Ever Told by Ron Kittle, Bob Loganhttps://amzn.to/3R18tWXLost Ballparks A Celebration of Baseball's Legendary Fields by author Lawrence Ritterhttps://amzn.to/4eDj3gyBlack Baseball and Chicago: Essays on the Players, Teams, and Games of the Negro Leagues' Most Important City by Leslie Heaphyhttps://amzn.to/4ttcX6mJoin Kindle Unlimited here: https://amzn.to/2WsP1GHWant better sleep? Try the most delicious alternative to melatonin and sleeping pills that helps you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up feeling refreshed. MoonBrew. Use the code below for 15% off.https://moonbrew.co/TOMMYHENRYChicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com):Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks AT gmail.com) Support the show
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Bizarre Story of the Missing Wheaton Bible College Couple, The
Apr 2600:19:42Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailOriginally released January 15, 2022. In 1988, two attractive young students attending a prominent suburban Chicago religious school disappeared, setting off a frenzied search that lasted months before the truth about what happened to them was revealed.Want to start a podcast of your own? Do it through Buzzsprout like I did and you can get a $20 gift card!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=968401Show some love for the podcast for the cost of a cup of coffee and help offset production costs:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryUp your cocktail 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=481Amazon Affiliate Links (anything you buy - not just this stuff - through these links helps benefit the show at no additional cost to you):Chicago History:City of the Century: The Epic of Chicago and the Making of America by Donald L. Millerhttps://amzn.to/33CKbtrHistory Lover's Guide To Chicago, A by Greg Borzohttps://amzn.to/3K6weFbChicago Flashback: The People and Events That Shaped A City's History by Chicago Tribunehttps://amzn.to/31ZZTP7History of Chicago: A Captivating Guide To The People and Events that Shaped the Windy City's Historyhttps://amzn.to/3HJdERo (or FREE with Kindle Unlimited)Join Kindle Unlimited here: https://amzn.to/2WsP1GHSo many Chicago-related movies and documentaries can been found here:https://amzn.to/38F6hehLooking to get out and explore Chicago? Here are a few ideas:Chicago Movie Tourschicagomovietours.comChicago 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-pod Support the show
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Episode 822 - B'Ginnings: Where Schaumburg Rocked The Suburbs
Apr 500:50:09Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailSome of histories biggest rock acts first performed in the Chicago area at music venue in a suburban strip mall in Schaumburg. This is the story of B'Ginnings.Show your love of this podcast for the cost of a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryNeed music for YOUR projects? Audiio has got you covered. Try a free trial here:https://audiio.com/pricing?oid=1&affid=481Items related to this episode (purchasing anything through these links helps support our efforts at no additional cost to you):Street Player: My Chicago Story by Danny Seraphinehttps://amzn.to/4tO4DyH70s Chicagoland Rock Concerts by Mark Plotnick and Jim Summariahttps://amzn.to/3Ojmv5e101 Facts About Chicago: The Legendary Rock Band That Became a Cultural Phenomenon by Farrah Williamshttps://amzn.to/4sWwo82 (Paperback)Join Kindle Unlimited here: https://amzn.to/2WsP1GHWant better sleep? Try the most delicious alternative to melatonin and sleeping pills that helps you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up feeling refreshed. MoonBrew. Use the code below for 15% off.https://moonbrew.co/TOMMYHENRYChicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com):Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks AT gmail.com) Support the show
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SPECIAL EPISODE - The Women Who Built Chicago with genealogist Nicka Sewell-Smith
Mar 1900:27:39Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailGenealogist Nicka Sewell-Smith joins me to discuss her connections to Chicago and "The Women Who Built Chicago" bus tour, launched for Women's History Month in partnership with Ancestry, which highlights overlooked women's contributions.Tickets for the bus tour:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dilla-and-ancestry-present-the-women-who-built-chicago-bus-tour-tickets-1983596857598Want to help support the show? Buy me a coffee! Buy more than one and get a personalized video thank you.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.MO4APpJH1kAnything purchased through the links below may generate a small commission for this podcast at no cost to you and help offset production costs.Women Building Chicago 1790-1990: A Biographical Dictionary by Rima Lunin Schultzhttps://amzn.to/479TaABQueen: The Life and Music of Dinah Washington by Nadine Cohodashttps://amzn.to/4bNKzGhGet access to millions of books with Kindle Unlimited. Not an Unlimited subscriber? Get a free 30-day trial here: https://amzn.to/2WsP1GHWant better sleep? Try the most delicious alternative to melatonin and sleeping pills that helps you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up feeling refreshed. MoonBrew. Use the code below for 15% off.https://moonbrew.co/TOMMYHENRYNeed music for YOUR projects? Audiio has got you covered. Try a free trial here:https://audiio.com/pricing?oid=1&affid=481Send me an email - Chicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com)Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks AT gmail.com)Support the show
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Episode 821 - Behind the Camera: Jun Fujita's Chicago with author Graham Harrison Lee
Mar 700:50:34Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailJun Fujita was a pioneering Japanese-born photographer who made his way to Chicago to become widely regarded as the first Japanese American photojournalist. Hear more about Fujita's life in Chicago from Graham Harrison Lee, Fujita's great-nephew and author of the book Jun Fujita: Behind the Camera.Preorder a copy of the second printing of the book from the publisher (and save $10):https://hatandbeard.com/products/jun-fujita-behind-the-camera-by-graham-harrison-lee-002Follow author Graham Lee on Instagram.Want to help support the show? Buy me a coffee! Buy more than one and get a personalized video thank you.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.MO4APpJH1kAnything purchased through the links below may generate a small commission for this podcast at no cost to you and help offset production costs.Jun Fujita: Tanka and Other Verse by Jun Fujitahttps://amzn.to/4ujXgA4 (Paperback)https://amzn.to/4cyqaWK (Kindle Edition)You can read this book FREE with Kindle Unlimited. Not an Unlimited subscriber? Get a free 30-day trial here: https://amzn.to/2WsP1GHWant better sleep? Try the most delicious alternative to melatonin and sleeping pills that helps you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up feeling refreshed. MoonBrew. Use the code below for 15% off.https://moonbrew.co/TOMMYHENRYNeed music for YOUR projects? Audiio has got you covered. Try a free trial here:https://audiio.com/pricing?oid=1&affid=481Send me an email - Chicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com)Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks AT gmail.com)Support the show
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Episode 820 - People Wasn't Made To Burn: The James Hickman Story
Feb 2200:51:52Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailAn unbearable loss pushes one man past the breaking point, ending in murder. Listener discretion is advised.Want to help support the show? Buy me a coffee! Buy more than one and get a personalized video thank you.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.MO4APpJH1kAnything purchased through the links below may generate a small commission for this podcast at no cost to you and help offset production costs.People Wasn't Made To Burn: A True Story of Housing, Race, and Murder in Chicago by Joe Allenhttps://amzn.to/4avJK2V (Paperback)https://amzn.to/4sbaIEz (Kindle Edition)You can read this book FREE with Kindle Unlimited. Not an Unlimited subscriber? Get a free 30-day trial here: https://amzn.to/2WsP1GHWant better sleep? Try the most delicious alternative to melatonin and sleeping pills that helps you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up feeling refreshed. MoonBrew. Use the code below for 15% off.https://moonbrew.co/TOMMYHENRYSend me an email - Chicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com)Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks AT gmail.com)Support the show
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Sundown Towns of Chicago with Ernest Crim III
Feb 1500:31:47Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailHere's a FROM THE ARCHIVES episode originally released on Feb 18, 2023.Many towns in the Chicago area were established to be all-white, keeping out Blacks, Asians, Jews, Native Americans, and others, allowing minorities to work in those towns but not live there. Those individuals also needed to be gone by sundown.Find all things Ernest Crim III at ernestcrim.com. Signed copies of Mr. Crim's book “The ABC’s of Affirming Black Children" can be found at https://www.ernestcrim.com/shop.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.MO4APpJH1kNeed music for YOUR projects? Audiio has got you covered. Try a free trial here:https://audiio.com/pricing?oid=1&affid=481Anything purchased through the links below may generate a small commission for this podcast at no cost to you and help offset production costs.BOOKS:Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism by James W. Loewenhttps://amzn.to/3xBW8va (Hardcover)https://amzn.to/3KihHZj (Kindle)Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your History Textbook Got Wrong by James W. Loewenhttps://amzn.to/3xAsXJbLies Across America: What Our Historic Sites Get Wrong by James W. Loewenhttps://amzn.to/3I4SLBYBlack History Saved My Life: How My Viral Hate Crime Led to an Awakening by Ernest Crim IIIhttps://amzn.to/3S8xtrGABCs of Affirming Black Children, The by Ernest Crim IIIhttps://amzn.to/3KjN3imTry Amazon Kindle Unlimited for FREE 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://chicago-history-podcast.creator-spring.com/Chicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com):https://www.chicagohistorypod.comChicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks AT gmail.com)Support the show
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Episode 819 - Frozen in Time: Chicago's Ten Coldest Days
Jan 2500:44:26Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailChicago’s cold weather can be brutal, and it has been for more than 150 years since it started being tracked. Here are ten of Chicago's coldest days.Show your love of this podcast for the cost of a coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryNeed music for YOUR projects? Audiio has got you covered. Try a free trial here:https://audiio.com/pricing?oid=1&affid=481Items related to this episode (purchasing anything through these links helps support our efforts at no additional cost to you):Chicago's Erratic 5-Day Weather Forecast T-Shirthttps://amzn.to/4jYrDXHChicago Flashback: The People and Events That Shaped a City by Chicago Tribune https://amzn.to/4qF93Xa (Hardcover)https://amzn.to/4pYcuXY (Kindle - FREE with Kindle Unlimited)Join Kindle Unlimited here: https://amzn.to/2WsP1GHWant better sleep? Try the most delicious alternative to melatonin and sleeping pills that helps you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up feeling refreshed. MoonBrew. Use the code below for 15% off.https://moonbrew.co/TOMMYHENRYChicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com):Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks AT gmail.com) Support the show
Transcribe →FROM THE ARCHIVES - Chicago's Skid Row Flophouse Fires
Dec 2000:23:58Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn the late 1940s and well into the 1950s, Chicago was plagued by fires that had one key thing in common – they took place at often unsafe, threadbare hotels, injuring and even killing those who were already down on their luck. This is the story of Chicago’s Skid Row Flophouse Fires.Originally released in January 2022.Show some love for the podcast for the cost of a cup of coffee and help offset production costs:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryUp your cocktail 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=481Amazon Affiliate Links (anything you buy - not just this stuff - through these links helps benefit the show):Chicago Fires:Great Chicago Fires: Historic Blazes That Shaped A City by David Cowenhttps://amzn.to/3Ga2rJ9It's Not The Trauma, It's The Drama: More Stories by a Chicago Fire Department Paramedic by Marjorie Leigh Bombenhttps://amzn.to/3q6DRn9History of Chicago: A Captivating Guide To The People and Events that Shaped the Windy City's Historyhttps://amzn.to/3HJdERo (or FREE with Kindle Unlimited)Join Kindle Unlimited here: https://amzn.to/2WsP1GHCHICAGO MOVIES discussed on the podcast!Backdrafthttps://amzn.to/3y33plMAbout Last Night (1986)https://amzn.to/2W8v4EUCall Northside 777https://amzn.to/3ggBPeSSo many Chicago-related movies and documentaries can been found here:https://amzn.to/38F6hehWant to Enjoy Outdoor Movies? Here's the gear I use:Epson Home Cinema Projector:https://amzn.to/3RtIr9V120" Projector Screen/Stand:https://amzn.to/3KtYm5BLooking to get out and explore Chicago? Here are a few ideas:Chicago Movie Tourschicagomovietours.comChicago 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-podSupport the show
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Episode 818 - Chicago's Deadly December: The Crash and Conspiracies of United Flight 553
Dec 700:48:07Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailOn a cold and snowy day in December 1972, United Airlines flight 553 crashed into a neighborhood near Midway Airport, resulting in 45 deaths. The tragedy was soon followed by conspiracies. Was the plane brought down to silence those who might jeopardize powerful people in the government?Want to help support the show? Buy me a coffee! Buy more than one and get a personalized video thank you.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.MO4APpJH1kAnything purchased through the links below may generate a small commission for this podcast at no cost to you and help offset production costs.BOOKS ABOUT CHICAGO!Chicago's Midway Airport: The First 75 Years by Christopher Lynchhttps://amzn.to/44fos7DMidway Airport: Images of Aviation by David E. Kenthttps://amzn.to/48WiVW7When Hollywood Landed at Chicago's Midway Airport: The Photos and Stories of Mike Rotunno by Christopher Lynchhttps://amzn.to/4iH4bxDJoin Kindle Unlimited here: https://amzn.to/2WsP1GHWant better sleep? Try the most delicious alternative to melatonin and sleeping pills that helps you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up feeling refreshed. MoonBrew. Use the code below for 15% off.https://moonbrew.co/TOMMYHENRYSend me an email - Chicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com)Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks AT gmail.com)Support the show
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