The Eastland Disaster

Show Notes

Tourist Information:

The Newberry Library                                                                                                         60 Walton ST. Chicago, IL 60610                                                                Hours: Tues-Thurs 10am-7pm                                                                    Friday-Saturday 10am-5pm                                                                               Free Admission 

Bohemian National Cemetery                                                 5255 N Pulaski RD Chicago, IL 60630                       Hours: 7:30am-5pm daily                                                   Tours available here and cost $20

The Eastland Monument                                                Located on the south bank of the Chicago River, on the southeast corner of LaSalle St. and Wacker Dr. 

Further Information:

Websites:                                                                             Eastland Disaster Historical Society 

Books:                                                                                              The Sinking of the Eastland: America’s Forgotten Tragedy by Jay Bonansinga (Citadel Press, 2004)  Purchase here