Chicago

Here are some resources unique to Chicago.

American Contractor Building Permit Index

This database contains information on building permits cited in the American Contractor magazine from 1898 to 1912. Searchable by owner, architect, street name, or street number.

created: 12 Nov 2004 by dbutta ::: updated: 26 Nov 2004

Beat the Jester

A play by Gary Slezak playing at Chicago Dramatists theater, the website includes information on the cast, crew, and other essentials of an enjoyable theater experience.

created: 20 Oct 2004 by ccygnar ::: updated: 08 Sep 2006

Chicago Genealogical Society

The Chicago Genealogical Society is a not-for-profit educational organization devoted to collecting, preserving, and perpetuating the records of its members ancestors, and to stimulate an interest in all people who contributed in any way to the establishment of Chicago and its suburbs.

created: 27 Sep 2004 by cringel ::: updated: 22 Feb 2007

Chicago Police Department Homicide Record (1870-1930)

The thousands of records in this database were extracted from the Chicago Police Department Homicide Records.

created: 12 Nov 2004 by dbutta ::: updated: 26 Nov 2004

Chicago Street Name Changes

Street names also changed periodically throughout Chicago's history, and many records are listed under the old, as well as the new, address.

created: 12 Nov 2004 by dbutta ::: updated: 12 Nov 2004

Link's Hall

Links Hall is a community workspace serving Chicago artists, with affordable rental rates for practice and performance.

created: 17 Dec 2004 by eschmid ::: updated: 19 Feb 2007

Newberry Library

The Newberry is an independent research library in Chicago with an extensive non-circulating genealogy collection. "About the Collections" section includes their online catalog and research guides.

created: 09 Nov 2004 by sschoenfield ::: updated: 04 Feb 2007

Photographs from the Chicago Daily News:1902-1933, Chicago

Photographs in the Chicago Daily News Collection, 1903-1933 can be searched by keyword, including street and community names.

created: 12 Nov 2004 by dbutta ::: updated: 12 Nov 2004

Plan of Re-Numbering 1909

This website helps locate and convert old house numbers in Chicago.

created: 12 Nov 2004 by dbutta ::: updated: 26 Nov 2004

The Vic Theatre

The Vic opened in 1912 as the Victoria Theatre. The acoustics are near perfect for the concert going crowd. Local bands as well as some bigger names can be seen here. Find drink specials and showtimes for this Brew and View.

created: 21 Oct 2004 by linkadmin ::: updated: 16 Feb 2007

Tony and Tina’s Wedding

Website for the phenomenally popular interactive play, which includes all sorts of information on the show and about the theater experience.

created: 20 Oct 2004 by ccygnar ::: updated: 08 Sep 2006

Zap2it

Find movie reviews, local movie listings and information about Hollywood celebrities.

created: 21 Oct 2004 by linkadmin ::: updated: 22 Oct 2008

Zap2it

Find movie reviews, local movie listings and information about Hollywood celebrities.

created: 21 Oct 2004 by linkadmin ::: updated: 22 Oct 2008