100 Historical Fun Facts You Should Know About Chicago

Chicago isn’t even officially 200 years old, but the city holds a lot of history, from its earliest days Native American tribes and French Settles to stories of gangsters during prohibition and from its immigrant roots to its destination as a new home for migrating African-Americans during the early 20th century.

Check out these 100 historical fun facts, all gathered from the Encyclopedia of Chicago, about the Windy City.

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