More than 7;000 people living in the Chicago area and Michigan City; Indiana; eagerly anticipated Saturday morning; July 24; 1915. This particular Saturday was going to be anything but a routine summer day. Plans had been carefully made for it to be the social and entertainment event of the year; and for some; a lifetime. The fifth annual midsummer excursion and picnic had been organized by the employees of the Western Electric Companys Hawthorne Works. Thousands of carefree merrymakers would enjoy a festive day including a lovely cruise across Lake Michigan to an awaiting parade and day-long picnic. The day would conclude with an evening cruise back to Chicago. For thousands of hard-working immigrant laborers and their families and friends; it was going to be a day to remember. Instead; the days scheduled event turned into a tragedy unlike any other. The SS Eastland; while still tied to the wharf; rolled into the Chicago River with more than 2;500 passengers on board. Nearly 850 people lost their lives; including 22 entire families. The ensuing struggle for survival; and the resulting death; heroism; cowardice; greed; and scandal gripped the city of Chicago.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Many NH depots!By The ZsThis is a companion to the Boston Maine in the 19th Century. Many NH depots are pictured. Theres a very helpful listing of b M station name changes. a list of junction points. and various maps. timetables and illustrations.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent choiceBy Deb DMy husband finds all these books quite interesting. His love of railroading has given him many years of pleasure. whether hes out taking pictures. riding the rails or just reading about them its something he enjoys greatly.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Item as described. shipped timely and well.By LTCJIMItem as described. shipped timely and well.
