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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15RD_the-1992-river-west-gas-fires_Chicago-IL.html
At 4 P.M. on January 17, 1992, a series of explosions and fires ravaged the River West community. The fires were in an area bounded by the Chicago River, the Kennedy Expressway, and Kinzie and Division Streets. The devastation was caused by over-p…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15R5_the-eastland-disaster_Chicago-IL.html
While still partially tied to its dock at the river's edge, the excursion steamer Eastland rolled over on the morning of July 24, 1915. The result was one of the worst maritime disasters in American history. More than eight hundred people lost the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14QT_emil-bach-house_Chicago-IL.html
One of the last of Wright's small urban houses, the Bach House combines elements of the Prairie Style with a compact plan well suited for an interior lot. The inward orientation of the house ensures the privacy of its residents and reflects Wright…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11LT_grosse-point-light-station_Evanston-IL.html
has been designated aNational Historic LandmarkThis site possesses national significancein commemorating the history of theUnited States of America1999National Park ServiceUnited States Department of the Interior
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11LS_archange-ouilmette_Evanston-IL.html
Lake Shore Chapter Daughters of the American Colonists marks the S.E. corner of the two sections of land given by the Federal government to Archange Ouilmette, Pottowatomie Indian, in gratitude for her fathers aid in helping with a treaty between …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11LR_old-treaty-elm_Chicago-IL.html
The tree which stood here until 1933, marked the Northern Boundary of the Fort Dearborn Reservation, the trail to Lake Geneva, the center of Billy Caldwell's (Chief Sauganash) Reservation, and the site of the Indian Treaty of 1835.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11LQ_the-grove_Glenview-IL.html
has been designated aNationalHistoric LandmarkThis site possesses national significancein commemorating the history of theUnited States of America1976National Park ServiceUnited States Department of the Interior
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11LP_kennicott-house_Glenview-IL.html
Kennicott House was built in 1856 by John A. Kennicott, a prominent Illinois physician, horticulturist, and educational and agricultural leader. Kennicott moved to the Grove from New Orleans with his family in 1836 shortly after the birth of his s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11IM_burial-site-of-josette-beaubien_Chicago-IL.html
Josette Beaubien, a survivor of the Fort Dearborn Massacre, was buried here in 1845. She was married to Jean Baptiste Beaubien, one of Chicago's first settlers. Her brother was Claude LaFramboise, a chief of the Potawatomi Indians. Chief Alexander…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11IL_alexander-robinson_Chicago-IL.html
(Chee Chee Pin Quay)Chief of the Potawatomi, Chippewa, and Ottawa IndiansWho died April 22, 1872Catherine (Chevalier) his wifewho died August 7, 1860and other members of their familyare buried on this spot -Part of the Reservation granted himBy th…