Big Shoulders & Big Business: Chicago Comes of Age in the Industrial Era
Schedule
Thu, 16 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
509 E. Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL, United States, Illinois 60045 | Lake Forest, IL
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A part of our Cornerstones of History lecture series, Jim Phelps, local historian with the History Center will discuss how, in the 19th century, Chicago literally rose from the mud to become an industrial giant and the nation's transportation hub. The business leaders and innovations transformed the face of Chicago and American industry. The legacy of these men would be evident in Lake Forest, Chicago, and the United States for decades afterward.
Thank You To Our Sponsors!
Visionary Sponsor - Maude Glore
Patron Sponsor - Jim Phelps
Friend of America 250 - Tom and Sally Coyle
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