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Tales of Forgotten ChicagoHidden gems from Chicago's past Tales of Forgotten Chicago contains twenty one fascinating, little known stories about a great city and its people. Richard C. Lindberg has dug deeply to reveal lost historical events and hidden gems from Chicago's past. Spanning the Civil War through the 1960s, the volume showcases forgotten crimes, punishments, and consequences: poisoned soup that nearly killed three hundred leading citizens, politicians, and business
Hidden gems from Chicago's past Tales of Forgotten Chicago contains twenty-one fascinating, little-known stories about a great city and its people. Richard C. Lindberg has dug deeply to reveal lost historical events and hidden gems from Chicago's past. Spanning the Civil War through the 1960s, the volume showcases forgotten crimes, punishments, and consequences: poisoned soup that nearly killed three hundred leading citizens, politicians, and business and religious leaders; a woman in showbiz and her street-thug husband whose checkered lives inspired a 1955 James Cagney movie; and the first police woman in Chicago, hired as a result of the senseless killing of a young factory girl in a racially tinged case of the 1880s. Also included are tales of industry and invention, such as America's first automobile race, the haunting of a wealthy Gilded Age manufacturer's mansion, and the identity of the telephone's rightful inventor. Chapters on the history of early city landmarks spotlight the fight to save Lakefront Park and how "Lucky" Charlie Weeghman's north side baseball park became Wrigley Field. Other chapters explore civic, cultural, and political happenings: the great Railroad Fairs of 1948 and 1949; Richard J. Daley's revival of the St. Patrick's Day parade; political disrupter Lar "America First" Daly; and the founding of the Special Olympics in Chicago by Anne Burke and others. Finally, some are just wonderful tales, such asa touching story about the sinking of Chicago's beloved Christmas tree ship. Engrossing and imaginative, this collection opens new windows into the past of the Windy City.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
Published: 07/28/2020
ISBN: 9780809337811
Pages: 280
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.00d
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★★★★★ 4
4 lefts vs 2 rights
Size: Medium, Color: (001) Black / Black / Castlerock, Size: Medium, Color: (001) Black / Black / Castlerock
I ordered a set of three. I ended up with four left socks and two right socks lol. Granted it doesn’t matter unless you’re OCD. JEEZ.
Love the socks but not the attention to detail the sock company did on matching left/right marked socks.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026
★★★★★ 5
My favorite socks
Size: Medium, Color: (001) Black / Black / Castlerock
I love love, love the left and right socks one has an L one has an R and they fit so well and they’re so comfy for running jogging or walking. They are my favorite socks.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Hold up to tough wear - definitely recommend
Size: X-Large, Color: (001) Black / Black / Castlerock
These are my teens favorite socks. We've ordered multiple sets. Given that he tends to wear then as slippers I am really impressed with how they hold up. The extra large size is great for bigger feet. They wash well and I didn't notice any shrinkage, fading or pilling. This set is going to college with him.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Good quality
Size: Large, Color: (400) Royal / White / Mod Gray
To big! I am female size 9 and Amazon was recommending for me size L.
Yes, my socks is wearing my boyfriend. I need to buy smaller size
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Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Not to thick or thin well made
Size: Medium, Color: (601) Bittersweet Pink / Stone / Stone
I bought pink so as not to lose when doing laundry with my daughter who steels all socks lol!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2026