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Gurdon Saltonstall Hubbard (August 22, 1802 – September 14, 1886) was an American fur trader, insurance underwriter, and land speculator.He was influential in the development of the city of Chicago and responsible for its growth during the 19th century.
Marshall Field & Company (commonly known as Marshall Field's) was an upscale department store in Chicago, Illinois.Founded in the 19th century, it grew to become a large chain before Macy's, Inc, acquired it in 2005.
The World Columbian Exposition, also known as the World Columbian Exposition, was held from May to October 1893 in Chicago in honor of the 400th anniversary of Columbus' discovery of the new world. In competition with many other cities, Chicago was finally designated the official site and the Exposition was built on 630 acres in and around ...
Hunters and restaurant workers in the area said they had not noticed the manhole-size opening in the hours before Pollard disappeared, leading rescuers to speculate that the sinkhole was new.
Saturday's afternoon CFP first-round matchups aired on TNT, TBS and truTV, with Texas' win over Clemson bringing in 8.6 million viewers and Penn State knocking out SMU seeing 6.4 million. The two ...
4. Jell-O Pudding Pops. Once a beloved treat of the 70s and 80s, Pudding Pops were a freezer aisle favorite that blended the creamy texture of pudding with the chill of a popsicle.
Lincoln Gardens was a very large dance hall and nightclub located at 459 East 31st St Chicago, IL 60616. [1] An important venue in youth culture in Chicago during the early 20th century, it was the largest dance hall in South Side, Chicago prior to the construction of the Savoy Ballroom in 1927. [2]
The Berghoff restaurant, at 17 West Adams Street, near the center of the Chicago Loop, was opened in 1898 by Herman Joseph Berghoff and has become a Chicago landmark. [1] In 1999, The Berghoff won a James Beard Foundation Award in the "America's Classics" category, which honors legendary family-owned restaurants across the country.