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Chicago History Minute

On December 1, 1958, a deadly fire broke out at Our Lady of the Angels school. The tragedy prompted a complete revamping of school fire codes and procedures. > Learn more

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The Dioramas

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The Dioramas

Tawani Foundation Diorama Hall

The Dioramas

Our much-loved dioramas have been restored and are better than ever! Visit the Tawani Foundation Diorama Hall to learn the story of Chicago's rise from a desolate frontier outpost in 1804 to the bustling city that hosted the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893. Engaging details invite you to look closely and put history into a larger context.