Stories from history of the Greatest City in the World - Chicago. The places, events, and the people behind it all.
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We've visited all 77 of Chicago's historic community areas and taught you the history and tasted amazing food along the way! Join us, Sara Faddah and Dario Durham, as we continue to tell Chicago's tasteful history. New episodes every Monday. Support this podcast: https://77flavorschi.buzzsprout.com
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Soldier Field
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With all the talk of the Chicago Bears plans for a new stadium by the lake, it seemed like a good time to revisit this episode about the Bears' current home, Soldier Field. Show some love for the podcast for the cost of a cup of coffee and help offset production costs: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Up your cocktail game with Portland …
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Chicago's Wild Tie to Salt & Arbor Day!
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It's earth day week and we have got the wildest Chicago connection to share with you! How does Morton Salt and The Morton Arboretum connect to Arbor Day?! Also, we kicked it old school and had four this episode. Hannah's Bretzel is on deck with founder, Florian. This place is very earth friendly! Tune in and learn with us! Support the show Check ou…
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Chicago Mysteries with Geoffrey Baer!
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We all know that Chicago is said to be haunted, but how much do we know. For that, we called upon Geoffrey Baer to tell us about some of these crazy stories. He also has a new show, Chicago Mysteries details some of the city's wildest stories. WTTW CHICAGO MYSTERIES WITH GEOFFREY BAER Premieres TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024| 7 PM on WTTW, wttw.com/chicag…
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Episode 710 - Chicago Mysteries with Geoffrey Baer
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Friend of the podcast Geoffrey Baer is BACK with a new special on WTTW called "Chicago Mysteries." Listen as Geoffrey and I discuss a few of the stories from the program. https://www.wttw.com/mysteries Show your support of the show for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Leave me a voice message - just click on the mic…
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Inside Chicago's Lyric Opera House!
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Y'all!! Awe went inside the Lyric Opera House!! It was so cool! We also saw Aida, which was absolutely amazing. it was our first time, both at the Lyric and seeing an opera show. 10/10 would recommend. Come and listen to the history and a couple of cool nuggets!! Support the show Check out our new merch!! https://www.77flavorschi.com/shop Also, cat…
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Chicago's Teen Rock Clubs of the 1960s
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Not long after The Beatles invaded America and kids everywhere picked up guitars and drumsticks and formed their own bands, enterprising individuals all over Chicago and the suburbs saw… opportunity. This is the story of Chicago's Teen Rock Clubs of the 1960’s. Additional Reading (anything purchased through these links - not just the items listed -…
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Filbert's Old Time Root Beer and Chicago On Tap!
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What's up, friends! Have y'all had Filbert's Root Beer? If not, don't worry, we'll break it down for you. Also, we have the pleasure of sitting with past guest, Chef Cory Morris and David Weeks to talk about Chicago On Tap on April 25th, 2024! It's a charity event for Meals On Wheels Chicago. They will break down all the fun and meaning of the even…
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Episode 709 - Chicago's Parks - Five Named for Notable Women
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Connie Fairbanks, author of "Chicago's West Loop: Then and Now," joins me on this episode as co-writer and co-host as we discuss five Chicago parks named for women. Purchase Connie Fairbanks' book "Chicago's West Loop: Then and Now" from the author: https://www.conniefairbanks.com/ Amazon link: https://amzn.to/3BzEPxt Show some love for the podcast…
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How much do y'all know about Bally, the casino company that's here in Chicago? It's very interesting actually! We got some fun facts about them and more. Also, Sara is down bad, send her some well wishes! Support the show Check out our new merch!! https://www.77flavorschi.com/shop Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" h…
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Jane Addams and Hull House
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She grew up in a small town in Illinois in the late 1800s and became known worldwide as an activist, reformer, and winner of a Nobel Peace Prize. This is the story of Jane Addams and Hull House. Want to help support the show? Buy Me A Coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Art for this episode courtesy of Rebecca Demos - https://www.in…
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How Black Hair Helped Boost Bronzeville
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What's up, good people! Black hair styles have been the subject of many conversations for as long as we can remember. However, did you know that it was black hair care that was one of the jumpstarts to the Black Metropolis? Sit back and let us tell you all about it! Support the show Check out our new merch!! https://www.77flavorschi.com/shop Also, …
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Episode 708 - Forgotten Sisters author Cynthia Pelayo
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Local author Cynthia Pelayo's new book masterfully blends dark Chicago history and fairy-tale horrors. Listen as the author and I discuss her life growing up in Chicago and her exciting new book about two sisters and a killer dumping men into the Chicago River. cinapelayo.com YouTube version: https://youtu.be/r32m2jwrxHc Show some love for the podc…
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What's up, fellow travelers! This was an absolute bucket list trip! Lake Como is gorgeous and super fun to explore. Come travel with us! Follow us on IG: Traveling While P.O.C. @travelingpoc Support the show Check out our new merch!! https://www.77flavorschi.com/shop Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you…
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Richard Hunt - An Artistic ICON!
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Have you heard the legend of Richard Hunt. If not, we gotcha covered! Learn how one Chicago kid, became a worldwide phenomenon. Come learn with us! Support the show Check out our new merch!! https://www.77flavorschi.com/shop Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on…
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Chicago's Saint - Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini
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Her last name is well known around the city, but do you know the story behind Chicago's Saint, Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini? Listen and learn, Chicago history fans! Show some love for the podcast for the cost of a cup of coffee and help offset production costs: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Up your cocktail or Sodastream game with Po…
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March 4, 1837 ... Chicago Becomes A City
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE GREATEST CITY IN THE WORLD!!! Y'all, Chicago turns 187 years young and we take you back to the VERY FIRST DAY it became a city! Also, we go back to the Newberry Library for perhaps the coolest thing we have ever had on the podcast! Tune in and celebrate! Check us out on the "Big Shoulders: A Chicago Podcast". Thank you, Kyle, …
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Episode 707 - Chicago History Minis: Chicago's First Murder, An Egyptian Museum Theft, and Spuds MacKenzie
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Three! Three! Three episodes in one! Enjoy. Show your support of the show for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Leave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here: https://www.chicagohistorypod.com Up your cocktail or Sodastream game with Portland craft syrups! https://portlandsyru…
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Day Trips to Florence & Venice, Italy
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What's up, travelers! Let's take some day trips to Florence & Venice, Italy! These are 2 very popular and very scenic locations that are sure to take your breath away. Also, we drop some travel tips for you as always. If you’d like to subscribe for the complete itinerary, please check out the link to our Patreon ! Follow us on IG: Traveling While…
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What's up, y'all! If you're an old head here in Chicago, this will resonate with you. If not, you gon' learn today! Also, it's pop, not "soda". Support the show Check out our new merch!! https://www.77flavorschi.com/shop Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the…
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This episode we travel to Egypt! It's Dario's very first time flying overseas! Plus, some dope do's and don't for you! Oh yea, the pyramids are amazing! If you’d like to subscribe for the complete itinerary, please check out the link to our Patreon ! Follow us on IG: Traveling While P.O.C. @travelingpoc Support the show Check out our new merch!…
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What's up, good people! We are talking about Daniel Burnham, but outside of Chicago! We also visit the Evanston History Center. That was amazing! Tune in and learn with us. Support the show Check out our new merch!! https://www.77flavorschi.com/shop Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd…
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Jack Johnson and Café de Champion
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Jack Johnson not only became the first Black American heavyweight championship boxer but who also lived (and loved) in Chicago and opened the wildly popular Café de Champion before tragedy and the government forced its closure. Show some love for the podcast for the cost of a cup of coffee and help offset production costs: https://www.buymeacoffee.…
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Mexico City - Best Food City and Unforgettable Experiences!
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On this week’s episode we visit Mexico City! This is not only one of our favorite cities but also one of our favorite food cities! We talk about our favorite foods we tried, what landmarks you don’t want to miss, and one extra special birthday activity that we would recommend for your next trip…no not that you filthy animal! Lucha - Tacos - Cerveza…
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This week we are talking about a 'hood classic, Ford City Mall! Oh, the memories. Learn how the name came about and what it was first! Support the show Check out our new merch!! https://www.77flavorschi.com/shop Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast,…
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What's up everyone! Back again this time in the community area of Austin! We eat at the legendary MacArthur's Restaurant! We also stop at the Soul City Community Market! We had some great tea from Social Work Sunday Tea by Shakea Houston. Then, we had a vegan glazed donut at Thank God 4 Raw & Vegan Treats! And then we had some roasted pecans from N…
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Ayyye! We are in South Deering on the far South Side. And this place is full of history! We were finally able to take the drone out for a spin! We also ate at one of the last remaining fisheries in the entire state, Calumet Fisheries! This delicious seafood is life-changing! Get excited to hear about this! Also, the antics are top notch this week! …
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Marshall "Major" Taylor - The Black Cyclone
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He has been called the first international African American sports superstar and in his time was the biggest star of any sport. Although he wasn’t born in Chicago, some of Marshall "Major" Taylor's most lasting accomplishments occurred here. Want to read more about "Major" Taylor? (purchasing through the links below may help support the podcast at …
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The Tip of Jordan: Petra - Wadi Rum - Aqaba
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On this week’s episode we take you through part one of our journey through Jordan! We’re on a four hour bus to the desert babyyyy. It’s Dario’s longest flight and Sara’s visit home! Join us for some great money saving tips, life changing experiences and some cool history facts! If you’d like to subscribe for the complete itinerary, please check out…
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Yooo! You ever been to Rush St? Of course you have! But in case you haven't been, that's ok. We got your back with some very fun information. Come and learn with us! Support the show Check out our new merch!! https://www.77flavorschi.com/shop Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like u…
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Episode 706 - Sergio Mayora and the Art of Weeds Tavern
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Bartender, poet, musician, artist, and more. Sergio Mayora and the art of Weeds Tavern. In the Weeds: How Bartender, Poet, Musician and Artist Sergio Mayora Cultivated One of the Most Important Taverns in Chicago History by Dave Hoekstra (New City, November 2022) https://www.newcity.com/2022/11/01/in-the-weeds-how-bartender-poet-musician-and-artist…
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Traveling While P.O.C - All Roads lead to Rome
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On this episode we’re heading to Rome! We got the best carbonara, the one thing you don’t want to skip, and how to save a few hundred Euros! Also, experience our first fight (not really) live on the podcast as we relive the most painful thing that happened to us in Rome! If you’d like to subscribe for the complete itinerary, please check out the li…
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Traveling While P.O.C. - Who, what, why, where, when? The episode before the first episode
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Who: Sara & Dario What: Intro to who we are, how to get a passport, our first memories of travel Why: What do you mean? You tell us... Where: Chicago...this episode When: Literally right now...what's going on??? Anyway check out the actual first episode right after this! If you’d like to subscribe for the complete itinerary, please check out the li…
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How often do you think about the Old Post Office in Chicago? We didn't think so. Soooo we thought about it for you! We tell you the tea on a Chicago icon. Come learn with us! Support the show Check out our new merch!! https://www.77flavorschi.com/shop Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you…
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Have you ever heard of the Chicagoan magazine? Well, if not, guess what we're about to do! Tune in and learn with us! Support the show Check out our new merch!! https://www.77flavorschi.com/shop Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about on the podcast, food or history,…
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - School By Radio: The 1937 Polio Outbreak in Chicago
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Enjoy this episode originally posted in January 2021. In 1937, 87 years before the current pandemic forced kids to find ways to learn outside of the traditional classroom, Chicago school children took classes by radio while trying to stay safe from the threat of polio. Support the show for the cost of a cup of coffee. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/c…
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Be honest, how often do you think about Rosemont, IL??? Exactly. So let us tell you about it! Get ready to learn! Also, stay for the end! *WINK, WINK* Support the show Check out our new merch!! https://www.77flavorschi.com/shop Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On the Hog" here!! If you have anything you'd like us to talk about…
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Sans Souci Amusement Park and Frank Lloyd Wright's Midway Gardens
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Enjoy this story from July 2020. Six years after the closing of the World's Fair of 1893, on 10 acres near the University of Chicago, a new outdoor entertainment venue opened called Sans Souci. Sans Souci and Midway Gardens, although all but forgotten, paved the way for outdoor entertainment for generations to come. Support the show for the cost of…
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History of Beer - Chicago to Milwaukee & Back
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First off, shout to everyone doing dry January. We respect that. However, we are telling Chicago's beer origins for when you are ready! There are some pretty interesting happenings in our story. We even traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to tell part of this story. Also, we stopped by Lakefront Brewery and Pabst Brewery to discuss the history there. …
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Episode 705 - Tragedy on the Tracks: Connecting Winnetka to Chicago
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A series of tragedies prompted one Chicago suburb to change the way trains travel through their city. This is the story of Connecting Winnetka to Chicago. Show your support of the show for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Leave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here: https:/…
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I & M Canal: The Water Passages That Built Chicago
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! We can't wait to get this year started. This episode we traveled the I & M Canal just like Louis Jolliet (not a typo) & Jaques Marquette in 1673. Come along and listen to the history and what we saw on our journey! Visit the I & M Canal here Check out the Will County Historical Society Support the show Check out our new merch!! ht…
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Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year!! We just want to thank you all for an amazing year! It's all because of you, truly. We've have a blast week in and week out bringing you history and food spots. And we look forward to a big 2024! Once again, thank you so much for rocking with us! Be safe and we will be in your ear in the new year…
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Episode 704 - Chicago's Deadly Stockyards Fire of 1910
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Just days before Christmas in 1910, a fire broke out at the stockyards in Chicago that resulted in the highest loss of life of firefighters due to a building collapse, a grim claim held for nearly 91 years before being surpassed on 9/11. Show your support of the show for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Leave me a v…
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What's crackin', good people?! This episode you will learn some fun history about Chicago's cool Printer's Row. Also, we ate at Totto's Market and that place has a really cool story. Once again...come learn with us! Support the show Check out our new merch!! https://www.77flavorschi.com/shop Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On…
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Episode 703 - Points North: Mayor Daley, a Japanese Prince, and 18 Bluegill
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In October 1960, Prince Akihito of Japan visited Chicago for 21 hours. Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley presented the prince with a diplomatic gift: 18 bluegill. What happened next would change the underwater world of Japan forever. Today's episode is from Points North, part of Northern Michigan's Interlochen Public Radio. https://www.interlochenpubl…
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Aye! What's good in the hood people? This week are talking about the historic Monadnock Building in the Loop! This building has some of the most interesting history to it! Also, we stoped by The Walnut Room which is as Chicago as they come. Tune in and learn with us! Support the show Check out our new merch!! https://www.77flavorschi.com/shop Also,…
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One Of the Most Beautiful Places In Chicago ft. Geoffrey Baer
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What's up everyone! This episode WTTW's Geoffrey Baer drop in the podcast again to talk about his new TV show, "The Most Beautiful Places In Chicago 2". Not only do we talk about his new show, but we do it in one of the locations you can learn about on the show! How cool?! For food we head to River North and have Indian cuisine from Bar Goa. Tune i…
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FROM THE ARCHIVES - Captain Santa and the Christmas Tree Ship
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A holiday-themed episode from 2020. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, a familiar sight near the river at Clark Street was the Rouse Simmons, also known as The Christmas Tree Ship, and its captain Herman Schuenemann, who became known to families in Chicago as Captain Santa. During a trip from upper Michigan to Chicago in November of 1912, all of th…
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NETFLIX!!!! Can you believe it?! Our podcast made it on Netflix's "High On the Hog". Honestly, thank you all for the support to have this happen. But, back to work; this episode we are talking about the history of one of the most famous sites in all of Chicago, the lions of the Art Institute! Pretty cool stuff to talk about next time you're at work…
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Episode 702 - The Most Beautiful Places in Chicago 2 with Geoffrey Baer
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Geoffrey Baer is back on the podcast to discuss his latest program for WTTW - The Most Beautiful Places in Chicago 2. https://interactive.wttw.com/most-beautiful-places-in-chicago YouTube version: https://youtu.be/9q4JKk0t3bA?si=VZJNeWARwdqSaXri Show your support of the show for the cost of a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Leav…
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Chicago's Christmas Tree History
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It is officially the Christmas season here in Chicago. We were wondering how did that big tree get started?! Also, we had food from the country of Georgia, and it was delicious!! Can't wait to tell you all about it! Support the show Check out our new merch!! https://www.77flavorschi.com/shop Also, catch Dario on the new season of Netflix's "High On…
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