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Chicago
Largest city in Illinois which was founded in 1830 and incorporated in 1837
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Who made sure that Jean Baptiste Ponce du Sable was educated?
It is unknown and it is also unknown what level of education he receiived, but it was probably his father.
What is distance between midway airport and Chicago?
Midway Airport is in Chicago; it's about 11 miles from the heart of downtown.
How many minutes from Rockford IL to Chicago IL?
Google Maps estimates the driving time as 1 hour and 46 minutes. One hour equals 60 minutes plus 46 minutes equals 106 estimated minutes which is the correct answer to the question. Note that travel time is not an exact period of duration in driving and should and will vary from trip to trip.
What is the name of Ida b wells newspaper?
The Name Of Ida B. Wells' Newspaper Was Called "The Free Press".
Where was the Axel Roller Skating Rink?
A young artist named Griesel, with the following biography, "Grisel was born and raised in the Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. Her time as a teenager was spent commuting to Hyde Park's Kenwood Academy, where she was an awarded fine artist, and learning from Chicago artists in clubs in Pilsen, Wicker Park and Bucktown. As an adult, she earned a B.A. in journalism and established herself as a journalist at Extra Bilingual Community Newspapers. She earned her master of education degree from The University of Illinois at Chicago, where she taught language arts and research writing to high school students. " wrote the following lyrics to this song: "At the Axel Roller Rink The wheels were spinning, were spinning Breeze hitting our faces tasted of winning, of winning But with all the spinning 'round The dizziness was bound To make us come down, down " Found at website: Louderarts.com I have no clue as to what the first so-called answer is supposed to mean. Anyway, The Axel Roller Rink (or Axle) was located in Norridge on Harlem Avenue at about Montrose (4400 N). When viewing from Harlem Ave The Norridge Theater is set far back on the lot to the right and the Axel was close to Harlem and on the left. The building still stands but now houses several retail stores in the front and a childrens pizza place on the side where the main entrance to the floor used be. There was also an Axel Roller Rink in DesPlaines or Niles just north of Golf Road on Milwaukee Avenue. It was very popular in the mid and Late 1970s and closed sometime in the early 1980s. The building is still there and has housed a SYMS clothing store for more 15 years. It closed in the fall of 1985. The one in Norridge was previously known as the Hub Roller Rink. We used to go there in the 50's for fun on a Friday or Saturday, and to pick up girls. My grandmother and grand uncle taught me to skate at the Norridge location in the very early 1970's. On Thursday Nights they had family skates that were so much fun. It was so colorful and exciting to see the people and skate to the Organ. There was a multi-colored sign that lit up to show what kind if skate it was. (Group, couples, fox-trot, free skate..) The Axel was my favorite place as a kid. The last time I was there I rang in New Years 1984. The years had changed it from a delightful family place of days gone by, to a Disco Haven, but never as much of a Disco Haven as Rainbo became.... The same company, M&R Amusement owned three rinks. All were called The Axle.
Addresses:
In Countryside, on Route 66, just east of LaGrange Road
In Norridge, 4510 N. Harlem. Phone 453-3114 formerly The Hub - for much info on this rink visit the related link
In Niles, on Milwaukee Avenue north of Golf Rd. Phone 297-7030
How long does it take to drive from Chicago Il to New Hampshire?
That depends on where you are heading to in New Hampshire. Let's say you are heading to Concord. The approximate driving time and mileage information -
Between: Chicago, IL
and: Concord, NH
Driving miles: 1040
Driving time: 16 hrs 45 mins
- is based on traveling non-stop in good driving conditions. Driving time does not take into consideration conditions which may extend travel time such as weather, road work, border crossings, and rush hour traffic in urban areas. Mileage denotes actual road miles covered as opposed to Point A to Point B linear distances on a map.
When was McIntosh Stereopticon Co located in Chicago?
McIntosh Stereoptican was taken over by "Jerry" Siakel in the 1920's and later run by his son "Dick." The company closed it's doors in the 1980's as computer graphics took over thetraditional Kodak film niche. The studio was located at 549 West Randolph in the Knight Building for over 60 years. Jerry died in 1997 at the age of 101.
Is a school bell dated 1883 Lakeside Foundry of Chicago a real antique?
Yes. Your bell was manufactured for Montgomery Ward, the giant mail order retailer, around the date marked, but probably not by "Lakeside Foundry of Chicago." Lakeside is a Ward's brand that was used to identify many different types of merchandise -- from guns to records -- manufactured for Montgomery Ward by well-known companies. Ward had a policy prohibiting their suppliers from placing their own brand name on products made for Ward.
The origin of your bell is uncertain; however, there has been some speculation that at least some of them were made by C. S. Bell, of Hillsboro, OH. There are no contemporary imitations of that product.
Lakeside Foundry of Chicago was actually located in Erie, PA, but was owned and operated by Montgomery Ward (of Chicago) c. 1904-1920, which is much later than the date on your bell. The Pennsylvania foundry made cast iron stoves and related items.
What happened to Adventureland on Addison in Chicago?
Adventureland operated from 1961 until 1977 and was located in Addison, IL. There was indeed alot of racial tension as stated below. (I worked at Adventureland during the 1975 & 1976 season). I personally believe the reason the park closed was partially due to Great America opening but also due to the legal & financial fallout they were starting to feel from the effects of a very serious ferris wheel accident that happened in 1976 in which many people fell and were seriously injured. (I saw the accident happen as I was operating the ride next to the ferris wheel).
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On Addison in Chicago, I think you're thinking of Riverview, not Adventureland which was IN Addison, Illinois.
AnswerIt closed in the late 60s or early 70s. Torn down. There are parts of it at a driving range called Green Valley a little furter down Lake Street. Right now the property has been redeveloped into offices. There is a Bridgestone/Firestone office there now. Other parts have been turned into walking trails. AnswerIt closed down in 1978, One rumor has it that it closed down due to racial fears. AnswerHowever, I do believe Great America, Old Chicago, Santa's Village, etc; May have been a factor. More likely the first one.Answer
10-27-08 i was born & raised in nordic park, itasca--right down the street from the old adventureland. I'm 40 now and still live in nordic park. but as a kid, i always wanted to go there since i would see it all the time driving down lake st in my parent's car. my parents would never take me there cuz they said it was too dangerous. the community surrounding adventureland at the time (and for the most part, still today) was all white and i remember seeing lots & lots of colored-people there. it was too easily accessible to inner-city coloreds and they basically took over the place. there were gang fights and stabbings there. no white people wanted to go there anymore. and since the local tax-payers & residents couldn't use the facility, they saw no use in having it around. the residents pressured the local gov't body to force its closure. at least, that's the rumor i heard while growing up. it became an eye-sore. none of the residents wanted to deal with so many coloreds being so close to their homes. that may sound bad, but i read somebody's comment above re: hearing a rumor about racial fears and i wanted to say that i always heard the same thing.
What was it like to visit the Edgewater Hotel and surrounding grounds in its glory days?
Check out: http://www.edgewaterhistory.org/
Which airlines fly nonstop from Houston to Europe?
British Airways fly direct from Houston to London(Heathrow)
Air France fly direct from Houston to Paris(Charles De Gaulle)
KLM fly direct from Houston Amsterdam(Schipol)
Lufthansa fly direct from Houston Frankfurt(Int)
Continental flys nonstop to Frankfurt Amsterdam Paris London
The following are in linear miles or "as the crow flies":
- To the East: Altoona, PA
- To he SouthEast: Asheville, NC
- To the South: Memphis, TN
- To the SouthWest: Wichita, Kansas
- To the West: Omaha, NE
- To the NorthWest: Fergus Falls, MN
- To the North: Terrace Bay, ON, Canada
- To the NorthEast: Peterborough, ON, Canada
Omaha
Just as far as 500 miles from Nashville Tennessee.
Where was the roller skate city located in Chicago?
on the south side, i think it was 63rd and Elisabeth near Racine in Englewood.
What is the driving time from Chicago IL to Manchester TN?
Google Maps estimates the driving time as 9 hours and 3 minutes.
How many miles from Union Station in Chicago to the University of Chicago in Hyde Park?
Union Station in Chicago to the University of Chicago in Hyde Park is approximately 9 miles.
