The 1915 tragedy that left more than 800 people dead in downtown Chicago is the subject of a new documentary. Meet the producers of “Eastland: Chicago’s Deadliest Day.”
Eastland Disaster
Oct 19, 2016 |
A remarkable new app brings us face-to-face with the 1915 Chicago tragedy.
Jun 2, 2016 |
The new permanent location for the museum opens on Saturday. Chicago Tonight got a preview of the new space located on the Bubbly Creek branch of the Chicago River.
Jul 22, 2015 |
One hundred years ago today, the SS Eastland sank in the Chicago River. Nearly 100 newly found photos from the Chicago Tribune offer a new look at Chicago's deadliest tragedy.
Feb 25, 2015 |
This week, there was another new discovery of footage from Chicago's Eastland Disaster.
Feb 9, 2015 |
The Eastland Disaster of 1915 marks the capsizing of the SS Eastland on the Chicago River that claimed at least 844 lives. It is considered one of the greatest loss-of-life tragedies in Chicago history.
