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Chicago History Book Group (Past)

Submitted by Larry on Tue, 11/02/2021 - 1:19pm

The next meeting of the Chicago History Book Club will be Saturday, December 11, 2021 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 program will be in-person, but socially distanced, and with limited participants. Please go to the library’s event calendar (bit.ly/ehsbook2) to register.

The books to be discussed are: “The World of Juliette Kinzie” By Ann Durkin Keating, and “Wau-Bun” By Juliette Kinzie.

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Re-Live the Magic of the Edgewater Beach Hotel (Past)

Submitted by Larry on Sat, 10/09/2021 - 11:50am

St. Ita Catholic Church Community Room
    (just below the main sanctuary)
5500 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL
Saturday, Oct. 16 at 11 a.m.

The Edgewater Beach Hotel was one of the most iconic hotels in America. More than a hotel, it was a unique urban resort on Chicago’s lakefront. Its elegance, excitement and nationally broadcasted Big Band music is fondly remembered by generations of guests. John Holden (co-author with Kathy Gemperle) will draw from their new book “Remembering Edgewater Beach Hotel,” detailing the hotel’s fascinating rise and fall. A limited number of books will be available for sale before and after the program.

Shorter programs will also be presented at the Edgewater Historical Society Museum on Saturday, Oct. 16 and Sunday, Oct. 17 at 2 p.m., in conjunction with Open House Chicago.

Sheridan Road Then and Now (Past)

Submitted by Larry on Sun, 08/22/2021 - 10:29am

Colvin House

Sunday, September 19, 2021
from 3-7 p.m.
At the historic Colvin House
5940 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago
$35 per person ($45 at the door)

Note: This is an outdoor event. A face-mask is required to enter the Colvin House.

Do you miss the Home Tour on the 3rd Sunday in September? Please join us for a party on September 19 in the open air courtyard of the landmarked Colvin house. Take a walk down Sheridan Road and end at the Colvin house for food, music and good conversation. Brochures will be available at the parking lot or the Colvin house. See the invitation below for the details.

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Click here to order tickets online with a credit card.

2021 Summer Nights in Edgewater (Past)

Submitted by Larry on Sun, 06/13/2021 - 12:38pm

Join your neighbors again this year, on warm summer nights, for our popular community program of free live performances. From July 14 to August 25, 2021, every Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m., different local musicians will entertain you in the beautiful EHS garden. We are pet friendly! All are welcome. Click here for the 2021 schedule.

Chicago History Book Group (Past)

Submitted by Larry on Sat, 06/12/2021 - 12:08pm

The next meeting of the Chicago History Book Club will be Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. To attend, please register at bit.ly/ehszoom10. This program is a partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library.

The topic is Louis Sullivan, and the books to be discussed are: “The Autobiography of An Idea” by Louis H. Sullivan, and “Louis Sullivan: His Life and Work” by Robert Twombly. Click here for a flyer.

Chicago History Book Group (Past)

Submitted by Larry on Thu, 04/15/2021 - 7:55pm

The next meeting of the Chicago History Book Club will be Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. To attend, please register at bit.ly/ehszoom8. This program is a partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library.

The topic is The Third Coast, and the book to be discussed is: “The Third Coast: When Chicago Built the American Dream” by Thomas Dyja. Click here for a flyer.

Chicago History Book Group (Past)

Submitted by Larry on Thu, 03/11/2021 - 2:24pm

The next meeting of the Chicago History Book Club will be Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. To attend, please register at bit.ly/ehszoom7. This program is a partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library.

The topic is Lucy Parsons, and the book to be discussed is: “Goddess of Anarchy” by Jacqueline Jones. Click here for a flyer.

2021 Annual Meeting (Past)

Submitted by Larry on Thu, 02/25/2021 - 4:54pm

Patrick T. ReardonThe Edgewater Historical Society invites you to the 2021 Annual Meeting, presenting candidates for your Board of Directors and telling you about plans for 2021-22. The meeting will be on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 11 a.m. VIA ZOOM.

Our speaker will be our Edgewater neighbor, friend, author, and journalist Patrick T. Reardon, talking about his latest book, The Loop: The “L” Tracks That Shaped and Saved Chicago.

You must register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The program is free to the Public. Click here for a flyer.

Chicago History Book Group (Past)

Submitted by Larry on Fri, 01/15/2021 - 10:14am

The next meeting of the Chicago History Book Club will be Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. To attend, please register at bit.ly/ehszoom5. This program is a partnership with the Edgewater Branch Library.

The topic is Lorraine Hansberry, and the books to be discussed are: “To be Young, Gifted and Black” by Lorraine Hansberry, and “Looking for Lorraine” by Imani Perry. Click here for a flyer.

The Beatles, Chicago and the 1960s (Past)

Submitted by Larry on Wed, 11/04/2020 - 9:28pm

Joy and FearDid you know The Beatles partied in Edgewater? Chicago was at the center of some of The Beatles more interesting episodes – from a party at Edgewater’s Saddle and Cycle Club to John Lennon’s most famous mea culpa. Join us on December 5th at 11 a.m. for a talk about The Beatles, Chicago and the 1960s, by local historian Professor John F. Lyons.

The event is free, but you must register in advance to receive information how to join the Zoom meeting. Click here for a flyer.

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