Chicago History
Use this site to learn more about Chicago's rich history.
Top Walking Neighborhoods in Chicago
Chicago is a great city for walking and also for ditching your car and relying on public transportation. Find the top walkable Chicago neighborhoods here.
Chicago is a great city for walking and also for ditching your car and relying on public transportation. Find the top walkable Chicago neighborhoods here.
Clarke House Pictures - Photos of Chicago's Oldest Building
Take a photo tour of Henry B. Clarke's house, which is located at 1855 S. Indiana Avenue. It's considered the city's oldest surviving building.
Take a photo tour of Henry B. Clarke's house, which is located at 1855 S. Indiana Avenue. It's considered the city's oldest surviving building.
The Encyclopedia of Chicago
This site, maintained by the Chicago History Museum, the Newberry Library, and Northwestern University, is a seemingly bottomless and searchable resource of Chicago information, facts, figures, photos, and history.
This site, maintained by the Chicago History Museum, the Newberry Library, and Northwestern University, is a seemingly bottomless and searchable resource of Chicago information, facts, figures, photos, and history.
Chicago Crime Statistics
A database of Chicago crimes searchable by street name, ward, zip code, crime type, date, police district, city map, and more. This site is a non-profit effort that has received numerous journalism awards, and it is NOT affiliated with the Chicago Police Department.
A database of Chicago crimes searchable by street name, ward, zip code, crime type, date, police district, city map, and more. This site is a non-profit effort that has received numerous journalism awards, and it is NOT affiliated with the Chicago Police Department.
The Chicago History Files Home
An online photo tour of some of Chicago's most notorious people and phenomenal events created by the Chicago History Museum. Learn more about Al Capone, the Great Chicago Fire, Fort Dearborn, the Pullman Era, both World's Fairs, and the Black Sox.
An online photo tour of some of Chicago's most notorious people and phenomenal events created by the Chicago History Museum. Learn more about Al Capone, the Great Chicago Fire, Fort Dearborn, the Pullman Era, both World's Fairs, and the Black Sox.
The Chicago History Museum
Chicago's institution dedicated to preserving and exploring Chicago's history. Find hours, exhibits, classes, kids' activities, and more.
Chicago's institution dedicated to preserving and exploring Chicago's history. Find hours, exhibits, classes, kids' activities, and more.
Chicago Neighborhood & Community Maps
A one-stop site for your community map needs from the City of Chicago's web site. Download maps for each neighborhood or for the entire city.
A one-stop site for your community map needs from the City of Chicago's web site. Download maps for each neighborhood or for the entire city.
Chicago Neighborhood Tours
The City of Chicago's official neighborhood tours program. Find schedules, routes, download a brochure, or review a neighborhood map.
The City of Chicago's official neighborhood tours program. Find schedules, routes, download a brochure, or review a neighborhood map.
City of Chicago History & Facts Listings
The city of Chicago's listings of events, facts, figures, and resources for exploring Chicago's history.
The city of Chicago's listings of events, facts, figures, and resources for exploring Chicago's history.
Chicago Women's History
Biographical information about the history of prominent women in Chicago created by the Chicago Public Library.
Biographical information about the history of prominent women in Chicago created by the Chicago Public Library.
Devon Avenue Community Guide & Resources
Guide to Chicago's Indian and Pakistani communities on Chicago's far north side.
Guide to Chicago's Indian and Pakistani communities on Chicago's far north side.
History of Chicago Blues Online Tour Narrated by Buddy Guy
Download an online audio tour of Chicago's blues history narrated by Buddy Guy and created by the City of Chicago.
Download an online audio tour of Chicago's blues history narrated by Buddy Guy and created by the City of Chicago.
Timeline of the History of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
A timeline of the history of the CSO and Orchestra Hall created by the CSO. Begins in 1890 and continues up to 2000.
A timeline of the history of the CSO and Orchestra Hall created by the CSO. Begins in 1890 and continues up to 2000.
The Broken Heart of Rogers Park
Seemingly indefatiguable blogger Craig Gernhardt proves the blog is mightier than the sword with his neighborhood diary dispatched from Rogers Park.
Seemingly indefatiguable blogger Craig Gernhardt proves the blog is mightier than the sword with his neighborhood diary dispatched from Rogers Park.