Chicago

In chapter 6 of the reading, we are introduced to the fact that Chicago had a fast, increasing population of immigrants throughout the city. Subsequently, with such an increase of people of many different ethnicities and beliefs, there are bound to be complications which is seen. In Chicago, as quickly as the people arrive, they seem to segregate into their own social systems “Everywhere ethnic groups shared neighborhoods with others, but within these neighborhoods, they created their own…

The Chicago Cubs have a gigantic history. It would be reasonably hard to talk about all of it.The Cubs organization have existed for a hundred and forty-six years. They reside on the north side of Chicago, in Wrigley Field ,their stadium. They compete in the MLB or Major League Baseball. They went through many transformations from the year they started. They went to many World Series, but didn’t win most of them. This essay is about the history of the Chicago Cubs. Early Cubs History- In 1870,…

Briefly alluding to the 1933 Chicago world’s fair also known as the “Century of Progress” exposition in celebration of the centennial anniversary of Chicago’s. The 1933 fair’s concept was to create a rainbow city in contrast to the 1893 World Columbian Exposition’s view of an idealized “white city”. The amusement zone followed a similar concept to its predecessor, and within the midway, one of it most popular attractions included a “Midget City” (fig.13). The midget city was filled with sixty…

I grew up in a neighborhood where a tourist can capture awe-inspiring pictures through their phone's or camera's. Pictures that will bring out how rich this community is. Rich in culture, food, music, and art. Pilsen, The Heart of Chicago, is beautiful in and out. From the art located in almost every corner, to the kindest hearts that live in the people who live in Pilsen. Pilsen has many murals that have stories behind them. Stories about our ancestors' culture, traditions and history. Some…

The Chicago School of Sociology emerged in the 1920’s and the 1930’s. In this school the first in depth studies of urban sociology commenced. The lead sociologists involved with the University included Robert Park, Ernest Burgess and Louis Wirth. They explored two key themes of sociology; urban ecology and urbanism as a way of life. These concepts greatly enhanced our understanding of cities and urban life. Their studies revolved around urban land-use and its effect on society, resulting in an…

Chicago is a place I admire because of the beautiful city and people. When my sister asked to go on this trip with her I didn’t think twice about going. The buildings impress me, the life people live in a busy city interest me, the weather makes feel at home, having my sister with me makes me feel whole. We smile from ear to ear because we are experiencing something new, limits don’t exist in this picture we can reach for the stars. I can’t wait to be in the windy city once again. Endless…

For my essay I met with Peter Alter, a historian and the archivist at the Chicago History Museum (CHM) since 2010. Peter was exceptionally helpful and patient in answering all of my questions. The archives at the CHM house many important collections relating to life in the Chicago region that go back as far as 1683. Having used their research center, I have always been impressed at how user-friendly their searchable database is, and how quickly they are able to locate the folders requested…

Chicago is known for having many neighborhoods and each one having individual cultures and identities. The city has more than 200 neighborhoods and 77 community areas and all of them have a deep history that when combined with the others, it creates the complex history of the city we know today. Each neighborhood has unique cultural aspects and historical landmarks, in which the city encourages tourist and locals to go and explore them in each neighborhood. In other words, Chicago sells and…

barbaric displays of human aggression. There is other place in America that represents this more than the city of Chicago, Illinois: also known as the “murder…

The 1893 Chicago World's Fair was one that the rest of the world thought would fail, but America knew it would be the greatest of all time. No one really thought Chicago could outdo Paris and the Eiffel Tower; all the odds were against America hosting the World's Fair. Allowing America did not know where the 1893 World's Fair was going to be, Chicago, St. Louis, Washington, and New York all put bids in to have the fair in their city. In February 1890 it was announced that Chicago would be the…