Chicago History

This page collects the 10 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Chicago History”. Coverage spans news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Public Art, Community Development, and Neighborhood Preservation.

1. Fri, Jul 171 item
   1. Remembering George E. Johnson Sr., Pioneer of Black BusinessThis article honors the life and legacy of George E. Johnson Sr., the founder of Johnson Products Company, who passed away at age 99. Johnson is remembered for building a multimillion-dollar hair careUnited States
2. Thu, Jul 22 items
   1. Chicago honors late artist Milton Mizenburg Jr. with street sign in OaklandThe community of Oakland on Chicago's Southeast Side held a dedication ceremony for an honorary street sign honoring the late artist Milton Mizenburg Jr. Mizenburg, a self-taught sculptor, transformedCook2 reports
   2. Chicago honors artist Milton Mizenburg Jr. with street sign and garden preservationIllinois
3. Wed, Jul 11 item
   1. The History of Chicago's 'Watchdog of the Lakefront'This article explores the 22-year legal crusade of Aaron Montgomery Ward to keep Chicago's Grant Park free of buildings. It examines his motivations, his successful legal battles against city elites, United States
4. Mon, Jun 291 item
   1. The History of the South Shore Cultural CenterThe South Shore Cultural Center, a historic Mediterranean Revival building, has evolved from an elite 1905 country club into a public park and landmark that hosted the 1992 wedding reception of BarackIllinois2 reports

1. 01Toni Preckwinkleperson3 mentions
2. 02Lamont Robinsonperson2 mentions
3. 03Muhammad Aliperson2 mentions
4. 04Chicago Housing Authorityorganization2 mentions
5. 05Yetta Starrperson2 mentions
6. 06Milton Mizenburg Jr.person2 mentions
7. 07North Kenwood-Oakland Community Conservation Councilorganization2 mentions
8. 08City of Chicagoorganization2 mentions
9. 09Montgomery Ward & Co.organization1 mentions
10. 10Elijah Muhammadperson1 mentions