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1900s–1940s. 1950s–1990s. 21st century. 2000s–Present. See also. References. Further reading. External links. Timeline of Chicago history. The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Before the 19th century.
The Story of Chicago in Maps. It’s amazing what you can see when you get a little perspective. Slide the Time Machine slider bar to see how dramatically Chicago has changed since Marquette and Joliet first visited the area. 1681. 1684. 1812. 1830. 1833. 1905. 1964. Portage Possibilities.
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Oct 12, 2018 · Crews began digging again in 1845, completing the project in 1848. Just as Joliet had imagined, the canal transformed Chicago into a major center of trade. On April 24, 1848, the first cargo boat ...
Nov 27, 2017 · Chicago Riots (1964) The Chicago Race Riot of 1964 was actually centered in Dixmoor, Illinois, a suburb southwest of the city. By 1960 Dixmoor had less than 4,000 residents. Of that population over 50 percent of its residents were black.
Mar 2, 2015 · In the 1960s, Martin Luther King Jr. and other leaders gripped the nation during the U.S. civil rights movement — including right here in Chicago. Explore some of the highlights in the timeless...
Martin Luther King, Jr. in Chicago. In 1964, two years before he returned to participate in an open housing campaign, King visited Chicago and spoke at a rally for racial justice, demonstrating his extraordinary abilities to use public media to broaden support for the cause of civil rights.
