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H.H. Holmes in Chicago (In-Person)
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Elmhurst Public Library
Large Meeting Room
Historian Ray Johnson reveals connections between Holmes and Chicago, including newly discovered links to heavyweights Thomas B. Bryan and Daniel Burnham.
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Live in-person. Registration required. To register to attend virtually on Zoom, click here.
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H.H. Holmes in Chicago (Virtual)
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Elmhurst Public Library
Zoom Meeting Room
Historian Ray Johnson reveals connections between Holmes and Chicago, including newly discovered links to heavyweights Thomas B. Bryan and Daniel Burnham.
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Live on Zoom. Register to receive the information to join. To register for an in-person space, click here.
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The Essential Houdini (In-Person)
Monday, November 06, 2023
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Elmhurst Public Library
Large Meeting Room
Magician William Pack goes beyond the myths and brings to life the true story of Harry Houdini. Experience the baffling magic and spectacular escapes of this master magician and even hear the only known recording of his voice. Learn about the world-class entertainer who dares us all to dream the impossible.
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Live in-person. Registration required. To register to attend virtually on Zoom, click here.
Registration is open
The Essential Houdini (Virtual)
Monday, November 06, 2023
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Elmhurst Public Library
Zoom Meeting Room
William Pack goes beyond the myths and brings to life the true story of Harry Houdini. Experience the baffling magic and spectacular escapes of this master magician and even hear the only known recording of his voice. Learn about the world-class entertainer who dares us all to dream the impossible.
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Live on Zoom. Register to receive the information to join. To register for an in-person space, click here.
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A Day at the Fair with Daniel Burnham (In-Person)
Thursday, November 09, 2023
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Elmhurst Public Library
Large Meeting Room
Experience the majesty of the 1893 Columbian Exposition with Chicago architect and the fair's Director of Works Daniel Burnham in this historical portrayal. Learn about the origins of the fair as well as its exhibits, people, and the politics involved with the creation of the White City.
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Live in-person. Registration required. To register to attend virtually on Zoom, click here.
Registration is open
A Day at the Fair with Daniel Burnham (Virtual)
Thursday, November 09, 2023
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Elmhurst Public Library
Zoom Meeting Room
Experience the majesty of the 1893 Columbian Exposition with Chicago architect and the fair's Director of Works Daniel Burnham in this historical portrayal. Learn about the origins of the fair as well as its exhibits, people, and the politics involved with the creation of the White City.
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Live on Zoom. Register to receive the information to join. To register for an in-person space, click here.
Registration is open
1893 Cold Storage Fire at the World's Fair (In-Person)
Thursday, November 30, 2023
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Elmhurst Public Library
Large Meeting Room
On July 10, 1893, the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago was rocked by a devastating fire at the Cold Storage Building. It was the largest single loss of firefighters in Chicago's history to that point. Learn about the tragedy, heroism, and surprising discovery surrounding this event.
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Live in-person. Registration required. To register to attend virtually on Zoom, click here.
Registration is open
1893 Cold Storage Fire at the World's Fair (Virtual)
Thursday, November 30, 2023
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Elmhurst Public Library
Zoom Meeting Room
On July 10, 1893, the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago was rocked by a devastating fire at the Cold Storage Building. It was the largest single loss of firefighters in Chicago's history to that point. Learn about the tragedy, heroism, and surprising discovery surrounding this event.
View More
Live on Zoom. Register to receive the information to join. To register for an in-person space, click here.