Ask Geoffrey

Ask Geoffrey

How did the village of Winnetka solve a dangerous and tedious transportation problem 70 years ago? Geoffrey Baer will tell you about the "big dig" in tonight's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Fire Insurance Patrol

• forgottenchicago.com
• chicagofirepatrol.com

Winnetka track depression

• More information on Winnetka and the track depression
• More information on the Winnetka Story documentary
• "X" is for Railroad Crossings: The "Big Ditch"
• "Honest" Harold Ickes

Garrick Theatre

• They All Fall Down by Richard Cahan (on Google Books)