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Chicago History Museum

www.chicagohistory.org
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(1.2K) · History museum in Chicago, United States
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Jan 9, 2025
As we were planning our trip to Chicago I wanted something to teach us a bit about Chicago. As awesome as the other museums were, most could be anywhere in the country, but we traveled to Chicago, a… Full review by Robert V
Nov 30, 2024
I have searched my uber-critical mind and can report here that I have found something to complain about! Hooray! I arrived at 2pm, and the wonderful movie showed at every hour through 1:30 and then. … Full review by breggie
Nov 4, 2024
Our CAC Architecture cruise piqued our interest in the Great Chicago Fire. We decided to check out the Chicago History Museum’s exhibit the following day. Geared toward families, the exhibit gives … Full review by 527suzyb
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Set on a picturesque piece of land near the Lincoln Park Zoo and the lakefront, this institution traces Chicago's rich and often com…
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The Chicago History Museum, which is situated in Lincoln Park, originally housed some amazing relics, including Abraham Lincoln's final draft …
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Founded in 1856, the Chicago History Museum is home to more than 22 million artifacts, documents, photographs and a world-renown…
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It is always great to learn more about the city you're staying in. This museum is a comprehensible showcase of Chicago with pl…
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Facts

Established:April 1856
Located:1601 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60614
Owner:Chicago Historical Society
Visitors:240,000 (2013)
President:Donald Lassere
Type:History Museum

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I am looking for a list of the patients at the Chicago Municipal TB Sanitation in the early 1920's.
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Hi Doris. I think a list of names of patients from the early 1920's would be protected by HIPPA these days. However, I would suggest checking with The Newberry Library in Chicago …
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Hi Doris. I think a list of names of patients from the early 1920's would be protected by HIPPA these days. However, I would suggest checking with The Newberry Library in Chicago as well as the University of Illinois Library. Local libraries and/or Chicago college libraries, are more likely to be able to help you with this sort of information.
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Is the Appomattox Surrender Table currently on public display?
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Sorry I have never heard of this. Suggest you contact the Museum directly. Best wishes
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Answer by Tony S · Nov 2, 2022
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Hello, can you tell me which bus I could take from Chicago Union Station?
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Hello, The most direct route is the #156 bus. It's about 25 mins door to door. While your in the area, visit the COUCH mausoleum.
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Where do I find details about my library?
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On desktop, click Library Information from the menu bar at the top of your screen.
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