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Chicago History Minute

In February of 1933, Mayor Anton Cermak was shot dead in Miami Beach. He would be replaced in office by Edward J. Kelly, chief engineer of the Sanitary District.
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About the Collection

Over 22 Million Chicago and U.S. History Artifacts

The Museum's collection of over 22 million artifacts is a rich source for the study of Chicago history, both as urban center and as part of the larger United States.

Explore our eight main collection areas:

> Architecture

> Archives and Manuscripts

> Books and other Published Materials

> Costumes

> Decorative and Industrial Arts

> Oral History, Film, and Video

> Paintings and Sculpture

> Prints and Photographs

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