Jerks in Chicago History: The 1800’s
Jerks in Chicago History: The 1800’s
Join us for a look at the some of the badly behaved characters who shaped the history of Chicago during the 19th century. There were of course the notorious thieves and bad-guys who dominated over the young and struggling prairie town. But we will also look at perpetrators of mischief and other colorful anti-heroes… some who could be considered misunderstood visionary thinkers. From the Chicago Times newspaper publisher Wilbur Storey, to the king of department stores Marshall Field, to the dastardly sausage maker Adolph Luetgert, we will take a delightful look at those individuals who helped shape Chicago in the 1800’s. One 90 minute presentation, w/video
                                        
                                        Durand Library located in the Durand School
                                    
                                
                                
                                
                                    
                                        
                                        10:00 AM - 11:30 AM on Sat, 15 Nov 2025
                                    
                                
                            Event Supported By
Friends of the Durand Library
    
    
        815-289-8602
    
    
        villagelibrary@cusd322.org
    
    
        
    
        Durand Library located in the Durand School
        
            
                
        
            
    
200 W. South St.
                Durand,
                Illinois
                61024
            
        815-289-8602
        
        
            villagelibrary@cusd322.org