Researching a Chicago Mystery at State & Madison
Recently, we were asked why State Street was not straight, but jogged over at Madison Avenue. It’s a spot we know well, but couldn’t answer off the top of our heads. So, these past two weeks I’ve been researching Chicago. Usually, the Chicago Detours guides make Chicago architecture and history look easy, but let me […]
Chicago History Research Basics
It’s been a busy summer season here at Chicago Detours. Between our Loop Interior Architecture Walking Tour, Jazz, Blues, and Beyond Bus Tour, and Historic Chicago Walking Bar Tour we’ve been been having lots of fun with many Chicago-curious people! I personally have been wow-ed by some of the clever questions that guests ask on tours. […]
Exploring the Chicago Archives
Tips For Finding Fascinating Documents and Objects in the Chicago Archives Tip #1 Don’t be Afraid to Ask Questions I like to browse. I browse the paper, browse menus, and browse my way through museums. In bookstores, I will go to the fiction section and thumb through a few interesting-looking novels before choosing one to […]