L Stop Chicago History Blog

Several decades ago, in a small terra cotta structure on S. Michigan Ave., a recording studio helped propel a Chicago record label into fame....

Fishermen from all over the Midwest came to Chicago to spend an evening or two on the lakefront capturing the much sought-after fish....

Graceland Cemetery is the final resting spot for some of Chicago’s best known citizens....

As the railway capital of the U.S., Chicago is fortunate to be located within a few hours’ drive of several of the nation’s best train museums...

It’s December in Chicago and it’s time to celebrate. Not Christmas, it’s time for the annual First Ward Ball — the most raucous, hedonistic, booze-soaked party...

Garfield Park Conservatory is a tropical resort that you can escape to whenever the winter weather in Chicago turns nasty....