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Riding the Rails in Chicago (Past)

Submitted by Larry on Sat, 12/16/2023 - 11:08am

Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Edgewater Branch, Chicago Public Library
Betty A. Barclay Community Room
6000 N. Broadway, Chicago 60660

David Sadowski is a lifelong Chicagoan who grew up riding the “L” all over the city. He has leveraged his love of public transit into a busy writing career and is the author of Chicago Trolleys, Building Chicago’s Subways, Chicago’s Lost “L”s and The North Shore Line, all from Arcadia Publishing. He will draw from several of his books as he discusses the history of rail riding on Chicago’s North Side. A limited number of books will be available for purchase. This program is in partnership with the Edgewater Branch. Click here for a flyer.

This is an in-person event. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations.

American Cameraman documentary (Past)

Submitted by Larry on Sat, 12/16/2023 - 9:40am

Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.
Edgewater Branch, Chicago Public Library
Betty A. Barclay Community Room
6000 N. Broadway, Chicago 60660

Join us for a presentation of the documentary American Cameraman. The film is about the career of William Birch, who was an integral part of the Chicago broadcast news scene. Bill saw history from behind the lens as he covered presidents from Truman to Reagan, the rise of Fidel Castro and the riots in Selma. He was inducted into the Chicago Journalism Hall of Fame, got the Silver Circle Award Commendations and a resolution from mayors and governors. There will be a discussion of the film afterwards with light refreshments. This program is in partnership with the Edgewater Branch. Click here for a flyer.

This is an in-person event. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations.

Chicago History Book Group (Past)

Submitted by Larry on Fri, 12/15/2023 - 3:25pm

The next meeting of the Chicago History Book Club will be Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the Betty A. Barclay Community Room at the Edgewater Branch of the Chicago Public Library, 6000 N. Broadway.

This is an in-person event. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations.

The subject of the meeting is “Binga: The Rise and Fall of Chicago’s First Black Banker” By Don Hayner. Click here for a flyer.

Chicago History Book Group (Past)

Submitted by Larry on Wed, 11/29/2023 - 3:35pm

The next meeting of the Chicago History Book Club will be Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in the Betty A. Barclay Community Room at the Edgewater Branch of the Chicago Public Library, 6000 N. Broadway.

This is an in-person event. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations.

The subject of the meeting is “Country & Midwestern: Chicago in the History of Country Music and the Folk Revival” by Mark Guarino. Click here for a flyer.

Ed Marciniak's City and Church (Past)

Submitted by Larry on Wed, 10/11/2023 - 8:50am

Wednesday, October 25th
6:00 p.m. Reception | 6:30 p.m. Talk
St. Ita Catholic Church, Jubilee Hall
5500 N. Broadway, Chicago

Edgewater resident Ed Marciniak wore many hats in his 84 years: a civil rights activist who worked with Martin Luther King; WWII conscientious objector; Loyola professor; champion of laborers; and prophet of inclusive community revitalization that laid the groundwork for the blossoming of Edgewater.

Please join author Charles Shanabruch for a lively discussion of his new biography “Ed Marciniak: A Voice of Conscience.” Click here for a flyer.

Chicago History Book Group (Past)

Submitted by Larry on Fri, 10/06/2023 - 9:09pm

The next meeting of the Chicago History Book Club will be Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in the Betty A. Barclay Community Room at the Edgewater Branch of the Chicago Public Library, 6000 N. Broadway.

This is an in-person event. Masks are strongly encouraged in all CPL locations.

The subject of the meeting is “Chicago’s Great Fire: The Destruction and Resurrection of an Iconic American City” by Carl Smith. Click here for a flyer.

2023 Edgewater Home Tour (Past)

Submitted by Larry on Thu, 08/17/2023 - 4:48pm

The 32nd Annual Edgewater Home Tour is this coming Sunday, September 24, 2023.

This year, the tour will feature homes and their interiors in the Magnolia Glen neighborhood. The $25/person admission includes the tour booklet and refreshments. Click here for more information.

You may purchase tickets online with a credit card (through Saturday 9/23) BUT you must print your receipt and bring it with you. Also, there will be no refunds. bit.ly/ehstour2

2023 Photography Contest (Past)

Submitted by Larry on Wed, 08/16/2023 - 10:59pm

The Edgewater Historical Society photography contest is back! The theme this year is “Edgewater’s Trees,” and the contest runs until October 31, 2023. Click here for more information.

2023 Living Treasures of Edgewater (Past)

Submitted by Larry on Wed, 08/16/2023 - 5:38pm

Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
Edgewater Branch Library, 6000 N. Broadway

The Edgewater Historical Society sponsors the Living Treasures of Edgewater awards to honor residents and former residents of Edgewater who have made a difference in the lives of their fellow residents. These deeds can be small or large, but all contributed to the betterment of our community.

Due to the COVID epidemic, we postponed the recognition ceremony until now. Seven individuals will be added to the honor roll of Living Treasures on November 4, 2023. Their contributions very widely, from helping teenage immigrants adapt to the U.S., to volunteering for many organizations. But all have a very interesting story to tell.

We hope you can join in the celebration of our community and the people who make it a great place to live. Click here for more information about the Edgewater Living Treasures program.

Rosehill Cemetery tour (Past)

Submitted by Larry on Sat, 07/22/2023 - 2:03pm

Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 12:30 p.m.
Meet at the Rosehill Cemetery main gate
5800 N. Ravenswood Ave.

Join the Edgewater Historical Society and Rosehill Cemetery staff for an up-close and in-depth walking tour of Chicago’s largest, and one of Illinois’ most historic, final resting places.

This tailored tour will involve about one mile of walking, and include stops at notable gravesites, including some of Edgewater’s most prominent citizens. The tour will conclude at the cemetery’s beautiful May Chapel. Advanced registration is not required.

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