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"Lost Lady: The Lady Elgin Tragedy"

The Shipwreck of the Lady Elgin
2024-03-28 18:30:00 2024-03-28 19:30:00 America/Chicago "Lost Lady: The Lady Elgin Tragedy" Join author Paul Timm (pen name M Paul Hollander) as he shares his research, personal connection and book inspired by this American disaster. Please Register Main Library - Elgin Room

Thursday, March 28
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-28 18:30:00 2024-03-28 19:30:00 America/Chicago "Lost Lady: The Lady Elgin Tragedy" Join author Paul Timm (pen name M Paul Hollander) as he shares his research, personal connection and book inspired by this American disaster. Please Register Main Library - Elgin Room

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Elgin Room

Join author Paul Timm (pen name M Paul Hollander) as he shares his research, personal connection and book inspired by this American disaster. Please Register

The Lady Elgin was built in 1851, and was a popular choice for passengers who wanted to travel on the Great Lakes. She was named after the wife of Lord Elgin, who served as the Governor General of Canada. It operated in various parts of the Great Lakes, but Chicago was one of its primary ports.

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