Learn about the origins, development and challenges of Chicago, the largest city of the American Midwest. Explore its history from prehistory to the present, including the Great Fire, the World's Columbian Exposition, the labor movement, the gangsters and the postwar years.

Learn about the history of Chicago, from its indigenous origins to its global status as a city of innovation and diversity. Explore the landmarks, events, and achievements that shaped Chicago and its people.

Learn about the history of Chicago, from its Native American origins to its role as a transportation and industrial hub in the 19th and 20th centuries. Explore maps, photos, videos, and articles on the city's growth, challenges, and achievements.

Explore Chicago's history through exhibitions, programs, and events at the Chicago History Museum. Learn about the city's past and present, from the Great Fire to the Latine communities, from the protest art to the murals.

Learn how Chicago's location, engineering projects, and business ventures shaped its rise from a wilderness outpost to a modern metropolis in the 19th century. Explore the challenges and achievements of building canals, sewers, and skyscrapers in the Windy City.

Learn about the history, geography, and culture of Chicago, the third most populous city and the dominant metropolis of the Midwest in the U.S. Explore its diverse neighborhoods, landmarks, and attractions with Britannica.

Explore the Museum's collection of more than 23 million objects, images, and documents that record the evolution of Chicago. Search online catalogs, view digital collections, access research center, and learn about donation process.

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Includes set of detailed articles and maps on Chicago's industries, people, culture, sports, surrounding cities and towns, politics and more, mainly with a historical perspective.