The Eastland Disaster Historic Site
The Eastland Disaster Historic Site is a historic and protected site Cook County Illinois located in United States.
Wacker Drive (at the LaSalle Street bridge) Chicago , IL 60601 United States
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New play at the lookingglass theater about the eastland disaster.
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Fascinating historical spot and yet nothing marks it. What remains is a parking lot and small grassy space. Check out the phenomenal pizzeria across the street and have a beer (prohibition is over:) ) - Erik Rowley
On July 22, 1934, 31 year old John Dillinger (public enemy #1) was shot dead at the entryway to this alley running from FBI agents after seeing Manhattan Melodrama at the Biograph Theater. - Erik Rowley
The area has changed so much (double level bridges!) that it's very hard to imagine the Fort Dearborn of yester- yester- year. Only a couple hard to find plaques mark the area. - Lina Gonzo
Very interesting museum about Chicago life & history. Definitely worth a visit. - Lucille Fisher
Category Landmarks and Outdoors » Historic and Protected Site
Place United States » Illinois » Cook County » Chicago » The Loop