This is a perspective map of Chicago in 1857 that shows the early beginnings of the city. It provides a bird's eye view above the lake of the city streets and buildings.
This is a bird's eye view map of Chicago in 1857 that shows the early beginnings of the city. It was first drawn by James T. Palmatary. Later drawn on stone by Christian Inger, lithographed by Herline and Hensel, and published by Braunhold and Sonne,…
The Bellamy salute is the salute described by Francis Bellamy (1855–1931) to accompany the American Pledge of Allegiance, which he had authored. During the period when it was used with the Pledge of Allegiance, it was sometimes known as the "flag…
A New York Times article describing the activities surrounding the inaugural ceremonies and opening of the Chicago Columbian World's Fair. Headline: "Celebration Begun at Chicago Under Auspicious Conditions. Distinguished visitors attended the…