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October
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October
10

The Pioneering Mexican Dancers of the 1933 World’s Fair

Posted under Stories by Jojo Galvan

CHM museum specialist Jojo Galvan writes about Alfredo Cano and Bertha “Rosita” Musquiz, two professional Mexican American dancers who performed at the 1933–34 A Century of Progress International Exposition. To celebrate Chicago’s centennial and to stimulate consumer spending in the midst of the Great Depression, the city organized the 1933–34 A Century of Progress International More

October
09
October
09

The Pioneer: The Little Locomotive That Could

Posted under Stories by Paul Durica

In October 1848, a small group of Chicagoans witnessed the Pioneer locomotive’s inaugural run as it pulled from the city’s first railway station. CHM director of exhibitions Paul Durica writes about the winding journey it took to find its way to the Chicago History Museum. The Pioneer locomotive endures as the historical artifact that could. Despite often being overshadowed by More

September
19
September
19

Foods of the 1893 World’s Fair

Posted under Stories by Jojo Galvan

Chicago has undoubtedly become one of the culinary epicenters of the world. The city’s location in the middle of the country and its diverse communities make it easy to find memorable bites in every neighborhood. The city’s culinary prowess took root at the end of the nineteenth century when Chicago was at the forefront of More

August
22
August
22

Summer of ’69: Young Lords in Lincoln Park

Posted under Stories by Elena Gonzales

CHM curator of civic engagement and social justice Elena Gonzales writes about when the Young Lords Organization took a stand in Chicago for community self-determination. At the Chicago History Museum (CHM), the history of multiethnic, multiracial collaboration to stand up against white supremacy and colonialism surrounds us. CHM is located in beautiful, wealthy Lincoln Park. More

August
15
August
15

Celebrating Obon in Chicago

Posted under Stories by Rebekah Coffman

Celebration of Obon, 1963. CHM, ICHi-037492; Albert M. Hayashi, photographer In 2023, the multiday Japanese holiday of Obon or Bon takes place August 13-16. This festival is a time to honor and remember the spirits of the deceased, including family members and ancestors. Though believed to have origins in the Buddhist All Souls Day, Obon More

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