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Battle of Fort Dearborn

The Battle of Fort Dearborn (also known as the Fort Dearborn Massacre) was an engagement between United States troops and Potawatomi Indians that occurred on August 15, 1812, near Fort Dearborn in what is now Chicago, Illinois, but was then part of the Illinois Territory. The battle, which occurred during the War of 1812, followed the evacuation of the fort as ordered by William Hull, commander of the United States Army of the Northwest.

Located at 41.8578, -87.6192 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Battles of the War of 1812, History of Chicago, Illinois, Wars involving Illinois, Pre-statehood history of Illinois, Conflicts in 1812, Illinois Territory in the War of 1812

Century of Progress

A Century of Progress International Exposition was the name of a World's Fair held in Chicago from 1933 to 1934 to celebrate the city's centennial. The theme of the fair was technological innovation. The fair's motto was "Science Finds, Industry Applies, Man Conforms"; its architectural symbol was the Sky Ride, a transporter bridge perpendicular to the shore on which one could ride from one side of the fair to the other.

Located at 41.8606, -87.6114 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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1933 in the United States, Century of Progress, History of Chicago, Illinois, World's Fairs in Chicago, Illinois

Everleigh Club

The Everleigh Club was a high-class brothel which operated in Chicago, Illinois from February 1900 until October 1911. It was owned and operated by Ada and Minna Everleigh.

Located at 41.8549, -87.6286 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1900 establishments in the United States, 1911 disestablishments, Brothels in the United States, History of Chicago, Illinois, Crime in Omaha, Nebraska

McCormick Place

McCormick Place is the largest convention center in North America. It consists of four interconnected buildings sited on and near the shore of Lake Michigan, about 4 km south of downtown Chicago, Illinois, USA. McCormick Place hosts numerous trade shows and meetings. The largest regular events are the Chicago Auto Show each February, the International Home and Housewares Show each March and the National Restaurant Association Annual Show each May.

Located at 41.8531, -87.6121 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Chicago, Illinois, Convention centers in Illinois, Visitor attractions in Chicago, Illinois

Powers of Ten

The Powers of Ten films are two short American documentary films written and directed by Charles and Ray Eames. Both works depict the relative scale of the Universe according to an order of magnitude based on a factor of ten, first expanding out from the Earth until the entire universe is surveyed, then reducing inward until a single atom and its quarks are observed.

Located at 41.865, -87.6134 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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1968 films, 1960s short films, United States National Film Registry films, Documentary films about science, Documentary films about mathematics, American films, American documentary films, Short documentary films, Orders of magnitude, Films set in Chicago, Illinois, Holism

Soldier Field

Soldier Field is a football stadium on the Near South Side of Chicago, Illinois, United States which has been home to the NFL's Chicago Bears since 1971. Soldier Field reopened in 2003 after a complete rebuild. With a capacity of 61,500, it is the 2nd smallest stadium in the NFL. It is also the oldest continually operating NFL stadium.

Located at 41.8625, -87.6167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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National Football League venues, Buildings and structures completed in 1924, 1924 establishments in the United States, American football venues in Illinois, 1994 FIFA World Cup stadiums, FIFA Women's World Cup stadiums, CONCACAF Gold Cup stadiums, Sports venues in Chicago, Illinois, Chicago Bears stadiums, Chicago Cardinals, Chicago Fire Soccer Club, Chicago Spurs, Major League Soccer stadiums, NASCAR tracks, United States Football League venues, Boxing venues, World Football League venues, XFL venues, Visitor attractions in Chicago, Illinois, Former National Historic Landmarks of the United States, National Register of Historic Places in Chicago, Illinois, Rebuilt buildings and structures in the United States, Pan American Games Opening ceremony stadiums

Chicago Coliseum

The Chicago Coliseum was the name applied to three large indoor arenas in Chicago, Illinois, which stood successively from the 1860s to 1982; they served as venues for sports events, large (national-class) conventions and as exhibition halls. The first Coliseum stood at State and Washington streets in Chicago’s downtown in the late 1860s. The second, at 63rd Street near Stony Island Avenue in the south side's Woodlawn community, hosted the 1896 Democratic National Convention.

Located at 41.8594, -87.625 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1982 disestablishments, Buildings and structures demolished in 1982, Former buildings and structures in Chicago, Illinois, Indoor ice hockey venues in the United States, Sports venues in Chicago, Illinois, Defunct National Hockey League venues, Former ice hockey venues, Chicago Blackhawks arenas, Defunct National Basketball Association venues, Defunct college football venues, Demolished sports venues in the United States, Defunct indoor arenas

23rd Street Grounds

23rd Street Grounds, also known as State Street Grounds and 23rd Street Park, and sometimes spelled out as Twenty-third Street Grounds, was a ballpark in Chicago, Illinois. In it, the Chicago White Stockings played baseball from 1874 to 1877, the first two years in the National Association and the latter two in the National League.

Located at 41.8531, -87.6283 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Sports venues in Chicago, Illinois, Defunct Major League Baseball venues, Former buildings and structures in Chicago, Illinois, Baseball venues in Illinois, Chicago Cubs stadiums

Museum Campus

Museum Campus is a 57-acre museum park that sits in front of Lake Michigan in Chicago and surrounds three of the city's most notable museums, all dedicated to the natural sciences: the Adler Planetarium, the Shedd Aquarium, and the Field Museum of Natural History. It is also known for holding the Soldier Field football stadium and the Lakeside Center of the McCormick Place. It used to hold the now demolished Meigs Field airport, which is now Northerly Island.

Located at 41.8665, -87.6141 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Parks in Chicago, Illinois, Museum districts, 1998 establishments in the United States, Neighborhoods in Chicago, Illinois

Columbia College Chicago

Columbia College Chicago is one of the largest art colleges in the United States with nearly 12,000 students pursuing degrees within 120 undergraduate and graduate programs. Founded in 1890, the school is located in the South Loop district of Chicago, Illinois.

Located at 41.8739, -87.625 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Columbia College Chicago, 1890 establishments in the United States, Art schools in Illinois, Council of Independent Colleges, Educational institutions established in 1890, Film schools in the United States, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities members, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Universities and colleges in Chicago, Illinois, Vocational education

Central Station (Chicago terminal)

Central Station was an intercity passenger terminal in downtown Chicago, Illinois, at the southern end of Grant Park at Roosevelt Road and Michigan Avenue. Owned by the Illinois Central Railroad, it also served other companies via trackage rights. It opened in 1893, replacing the Illinois Central Depot (on the site of the current Millennium Station), and closed in 1972 when Amtrak rerouted services to Union Station.

Located at 41.8681, -87.6219 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Railway stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Illinois Central Railroad lines, Stations along Chesapeake and Ohio Railway lines, Stations along Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway lines, Stations along Michigan Central Railroad lines, South Shore Line (NICTD), Former buildings and structures in Chicago, Illinois, Railway stations opened in 1893, Clock towers in the United States, Towers in Illinois, Former Amtrak stations in Illinois, Demolished railway stations in the United States, Railway stations closed in 1972

Nickel Plate Depot (Chicago)

The passenger depot of the New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad (Nickel Plate Road) in Chicago, Illinois was located at the northwest corner of Roosevelt Road (12th Street) and Clark Street, just east of the main line of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway to its LaSalle Street Station. Between 1897 and 1928, the Nickel Plate became a tenant at LaSalle, which it continued to use until its passenger service was abandoned.

Located at 41.8678, -87.6311 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Railway stations in Chicago, Illinois, Stations along Nickel Plate Road lines, Former railway stations in Illinois

East–West University

This article is about the university in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. For the university in Dhaka, Bangladesh, see East West University. East-West University {{#invoke:InfoboxImage|InfoboxImage|image=East-West University 819 South Wabash Avenue entrance. jpg|size=300px|sizedefault=frameless|alt=}}Main entrance to The Loftrium, or "West Building",at 819 S. Wabash AvenueMotto "Excellence and Service"Established 1980Type PrivateChancellor Dr. M. Wasiullah KhanStudents 1170 (2008)Location 816 S.

Located at 41.8713, -87.6245 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Universities and colleges in Chicago, Illinois, Educational institutions established in 1980, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities members, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Museum Campus/11th Street

Museum Campus/11th Street (formerly Roosevelt Road) is a commuter rail station in downtown Chicago that serves the Metra Electric Line north to Millennium Station and south to University Park, Blue Island and South Chicago; and the South Shore Line to Gary and South Bend, Indiana. Roosevelt Road Station was located where Roosevelt Road intersects the former Illinois Central Railroad line.

Located at 41.8684, -87.6212 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Stations along Illinois Central Railroad lines, Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, NICTD stations in Illinois

McCormick Place (Metra)

The McCormick Place Station is a commuter rail station in Chicago underneath McCormick Place, Chicago's main convention center, that serves the Metra Electric Line north to the Millennium Station and south to University Park, Blue Island, and South Chicago; and the South Shore Line to Gary and South Bend, Indiana. The South Shore Line stops here on weekends only.

Located at 41.8516, -87.6162 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Stations along Illinois Central Railroad lines, Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois, NICTD stations in Illinois

Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Chicago

The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Saint Nicholas of Chicago is a diocese of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church which has jurisdiction over the entire western United States, all of the Midwest, Alaska, and Hawaii. However, their parishes are limted to the presence of Ukrainian Catholics and thus only have a presence in 15 states. The Bishop of the eparchy is Richard Stephen Seminack. St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral is the mother church of the eparchy.

Located at 41.8667, -87.6167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Ukrainian Catholic Metropolia of Philadelphia, Ukrainian Greek Catholic eparchies, Christianity in Chicago, Illinois, Eastern Catholicism in Illinois, Ukrainian-American culture in Chicago, Illinois, Roman Catholic dioceses in the United States

Central Station, Chicago

Currently, Central Station refers to a neighborhood within the Near South Side, Chicago community area (neighborhood) in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Once 69 acres, and later 72 acres, the City of Chicago planned development is now 80 acres . It encompasses the former rail yards and air space rights east of Indiana Avenue between Roosevelt Road and 18th Street. It also now encompasses the strip between Michigan and Indiana Avenues.

Located at 41.8622, -87.6206 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Neighborhoods in Chicago, Illinois, Populated places established in 1990

Merle Reskin Theatre

The Merle Reskin Theatre is a performing arts venue located in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois. Originally named the Blackstone Theatre, it was founded in 1910. The Merle Reskin Theatre is now part of DePaul University, although it is still used for events not affiliated with the university. It serves as the home of The Theatre School at DePaul University. The building was designed by Marshall and Fox and developed by Tracy C.

Located at 41.8733, -87.6253 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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History of Chicago, Illinois, Theatres in Chicago, Illinois, DePaul University, Event venues established in 1910

18th Street (Metra)

The 18th Street Station is a commuter rail station within the city of Chicago that serves the Metra Electric Line north to Millennium Station and south to University Park, Blue Island, and South Chicago. The station is occasionally served by trains of the South Shore Line to Gary and South Bend, Indiana, on an exceptional basis for Chicago Bears home games during football season. The station was originally built by the Illinois Central railroad (ICRR).

Located at 41.8579, -87.6179 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Stations along Illinois Central Railroad lines, Metra stations in Chicago, Illinois

Henry B. Clarke House

The Henry B. Clarke House is a Greek Revival style house in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Henry Brown Clarke was a native of New York State who had come to Chicago in 1833 with his wife, Caroline Palmer Clarke, and his family. He entered into the hardware business with William Jones and Byram King, establishing King, Jones and Company, and provided building materials to the growing Chicago populace.

Located at 41.8571, -87.6219 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Houses completed in 1836, Houses in Chicago, Illinois, Landmarks in Chicago, Illinois, National Register of Historic Places in Chicago, Illinois, Museums in Chicago, Illinois, Historic house museums in Illinois, Visitor attractions in Chicago, Illinois, Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Chicago, Illinois

Arie Crown Theater

The Arie Crown Theater was named after Lithuanian immigrant Arie Crown, who was the father of Henry Crown, the American industrialist and philanthropist. The theater is situated on Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. It opened in 1960, with seating for 5,000 people, one of the largest seating capacities in Chicago. The theater is part of the McCormick Place convention facility, owned by the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority. The theatre was damaged by a fire in 1967 and was closed until 1971.

Located at 41.8528, -87.6156 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Theatres in Chicago, Illinois

Hilton Chicago

The Hilton Chicago is a famous luxury hotel in Chicago, United States. The hotel is a Chicago landmark that overlooks Grant Park, Lake Michigan, and the Museum Campus. It is the third-largest hotel in Chicago by number of guest rooms; however, it has the largest total meeting and event space of any Chicago hotel. The hotel has housed every president of the United States since its opening in 1927.

Located at 41.8725, -87.6244 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Hotels in Chicago, Illinois, Hilton hotels, Hotels established in 1927

Agora (sculpture)

Agora is the name of a group of 106 headless and armless iron sculptures at the south end of Grant Park in Chicago. Designed by Polish artist Magdalena Abakanowicz, they were made in a foundry near Poznan between 2004 and 2006. In 2006, the Chicago Park District brought the work to Chicago as a permanent loan from the Polish Ministry of Culture. Similar installations have been constructed throughout the world, but Agora is among the largest.

Located at 41.8682, -87.6234 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Outdoor sculptures in Chicago, Illinois, 2006 sculptures, Iron sculptures

Christopher Columbus (Grant Park)

Christopher Columbus is a bronze statue in Grant Park, in Chicago. It was created by the Milanese born sculptor Carlo Brioschi, and installed in 1933. It is set on an exedra and pedestal designed with the help of architect Clarence H. Johnson. In 1933, Chicago celebrated its 100th anniversary with the Century of Progress World's Fair. In conjunction with the fair, Chicago's Italian-American community raised funds and donated the statue of the Genoese navigator and explorer Christopher Columbus.

Located at 41.8679, -87.6196 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Outdoor sculptures in Chicago, Illinois, Bronze sculptures in the United States, Christopher Columbus, 1933 sculptures

Roosevelt (CTA station)

Roosevelt is a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's 'L' system, located in between the Chicago Loop and the Near South Side in Chicago, Illinois. It is situated at 1167 S State Street, just north of Roosevelt Road, and serves the Red, Green and Orange lines. The station is also the closest 'L' station to the Museum Campus of Chicago and Soldier Field, which are about ½ mile to the east. The Museum Campus/11th Street Metra station is also about ⅓ miles to the east.

Located at 41.8674, -87.6274 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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CTA Red Line stations, CTA Green Line stations, CTA Orange Line stations, Railway stations opened in 1943, Railway stations opened in 1892, Former North Shore Line stations