Chicago History Minute

On May 24, 1963, Elmore James passed away in Chicago. James was a blues singer and slide guitar player, who recorded on Chicago's famous Chess label.
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The Dioramas

Tawani Foundation Diorama Hall

The Dioramas

Our much-loved dioramas have been restored and are better than ever! Visit the Tawani Foundation Diorama Hall to learn the story of Chicago's rise from a desolate frontier outpost in 1804 to the bustling city that hosted the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893. Engaging details invite you to look closely and put history into a larger context.

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