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The Eastland Disaster

An Extraordinary Day in the Lives of Ordinary People
2025-07-22 19:00:00 2025-07-22 20:00:00 America/Chicago The Eastland Disaster This year marks the 110th anniversary of The Eastland Disaster, Chicago's greatest loss of life maritime tragedy. Find out what really happened that day during this compelling program. Main Library - Elgin Room

Tuesday, July 22
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-22 19:00:00 2025-07-22 20:00:00 America/Chicago The Eastland Disaster This year marks the 110th anniversary of The Eastland Disaster, Chicago's greatest loss of life maritime tragedy. Find out what really happened that day during this compelling program. Main Library - Elgin Room

Main Library

Elgin Room

This year marks the 110th anniversary of The Eastland Disaster, Chicago's greatest loss of life maritime tragedy. Find out what really happened that day during this compelling program.

Early on the morning of Saturday, July 24, 1915, a light rain fell, yet the air was filled with anticipation and excitement. Thousands gathered along the Chicago River for Western Electric's fifth annual employee picnic. More than 7,000 tickets had been purchased for the day-long festivities. But the day quickly turned tragic, resulting in Chicago's greatest loss of life tragedy. Find out what happened during this program presented by the Eastland Historical Society, featuring the two granddaughters of survivor Bobbie Aanstad.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Older Adult Interest | History | Adult Programs |

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