Chicago History Museum

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To further expand my knowledge on the history and expansion of Chicago. I chose to visit the Chicago History Museum to fully understand all of the information we have obtained in class. The Chicago History Museum was an eye opening experience due to the fact that it brought Chicago history to life. As I walked through the building my mindset automatically transported to the old aged Chicago city. The museum related to all of the information that we learned in class such as: The Indian Treaty, Pullman, The first L Train, The Chicago Fire, Union Stockyards, the innovation of packinghouses, iron and steel industries, The Great Migration, segregation and Jazz.
As though many of the exhibits and artifacts were appealing, I was mostly interested

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