Chicago History Museum
Encyclopedia of Chicago: Haymarket and May Day
Read this historical account of the events that led to the infamous labor dispute known as the Haymarket Square Riots on May 4th of 1886.
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Encyclopedia of Chicago: The Chicago Bears
An encyclopedia entry for the Chicago Bears that focuses on the historical beginnings of the team.
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Encyclopedia of Chicago: Tenements
An encyclopedia entry about tenements that focuses on the housing situation of poor immigrants in late nineteenth-century and early twentieth-century Chicago. Includes information about early efforts to improve public housing in the city.
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Encyclopedia of Chicago: Soldiers in Gary During Steel Strike, 1919
See a picture of soldiers parading down the street in Gary, Indiana, during the Great Steel Strike of 1919. A quote from union leadership explains the reasons behind the strike.
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Chicago Historical Society: Police Wooden Baton Used in Haymarket Square Riot
The Haymarket Square demonstration turned violent in Chicago in 1886. See a wooden police baton used against the union rioters.
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Encyclopedia of Chicago: All American Girl's Baseball League
A concise historical account of the All-American Girl's baseball team that was founded by famous owner of the Chicago Cubs, Philip Wrigley.