On Oct. 23, 1910, Blanche Stuart Scott became the first American woman to make a solo public flight when she flew across the Fort Wayne Driving Association's field. She sailed 12 feet above the ground ...
In the second decade of the 20th century, Scranton was an aspiration city. The third largest city in the state, Scranton looked outward and felt connected with the world through industry. It was a ...
Aug. 18 marks the centennial of women’s suffrage becoming federal law in the United States. It was an achievement 70 years in the making, and one in which Illinois would play a memorably documented ...
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IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Postcard with an image of the Grand ...
At summer’s end in 1910, with competition fierce among garment shops in Chicago, owners were pressing foremen to up production and reduce workers’ wages to cut costs. That fomented a revolt. But in a ...
In 28 days it began. In 28 weeks it spread. In 28 years it evolved.
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