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Pull up a seat, grab some popcorn, and dig deeper into Chicago and film.
Chicago's First Ferris Wheel in Film
Travel back to the World's Fair of 1893 and experience the first Ferris wheel through movies and virtual reality
Sep 20, 20231 min read
Reel Resilience: The Survival of Chicago Movie Theaters in 1918
Learn about three silent-era Chicago movie theaters that survived the 1918 influenza pandemic.
Aug 23, 20231 min read
The Sins of Chicago Nickelodeons
Walk virtually with Chicago Movie Tours and hear why some Chicagoans claimed small movie houses lured certain filmgoers into a life of sin.
Aug 16, 20231 min read
Roller Coasters, Racism, and Chicago Home Movies
Reconsider Chicago amusement parks like Riverview and Kiddieland through the lens of 5 home movies and a dunking booth game.
Aug 9, 20231 min read
Makeup and Toupees in Chicago's Silent Movies
Travel back to Chicago's silent era to learn how makeup and men's hairpieces functioned both on and offscreen
Jul 26, 20231 min read
Chicago's Shipwreck, Liquor, and Movies
On this virtual walking tour, learn about the S.S. Eastland tragedy via a suburban Chicago speakeasy and film.
Jul 18, 20231 min read
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