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Lane Tech: Triumph Through Tragedy
Season 2 Episode 93
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This week, I’m diving into the touching story of Lane Technical High School students who tragically lost their lives in the Eastland …
1 year, 3 months ago
From Factory Floor to Fighting Ring: Another Eastland Story
Season 2 Episode 92
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This episode opens with my reflection on our podcast's year-end Buzzsprout statistics, which revealed some surprising reach - listene…
1 year, 4 months ago
When the River Took Over: Stories Nearly Left Behind
Season 2 Episode 91
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Welcome to Episode 91 of Flower in the River! This week, we’re diving into two extraordinary stories from the Eas…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Machinist, the Merchant, and the Sweetheart: Stories from the Chicago River
Season 2 Episode 90
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The 1915 Eastland disaster cast a long shadow over Chicago, and many stories from that day remain hidden—often in plain sight! This w…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Tomato Smuggler Who Survived a Disaster
Season 2 Episode 89
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In today’s episode, I uncovered an extraordinary tale that intertwines the 1915 Eastland disaster, an heirloom tomato, and a present-…
1 year, 4 months ago
Front Page Gold, Footnote Dilemma: The Eastland’s Mixed Legacy
Season 2 Episode 88
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Hey everyone! I'm excited to share some fascinating discoveries about how Chicago newspapers covered the Eastland disaster in 1915. T…
1 year, 4 months ago
Bones, History, Heart: Helen Sclair’s Death Quest
Season 2 Episode 87
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Introducing Helen Sclair: In this episode, I explore the life of Helen Sclair, a unique and quirky “cemetery-ologi…
1 year, 5 months ago
Bohemian Rhapsody - Forgotten by the River, Remembered at the Cemetery
Season 2 Episode 86
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In this episode, we explore the rich history and legacy of Chicago’s Bohemian National Cemetery—a place that’s so much more than a re…
1 year, 5 months ago
Eastland 101: How NOT to Lose a History in 100 Years
Season 2 Episode 85
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Welcome to Episode 85 of Flower in the River, where we dig deep into the enduring impact of the 1915 Eastland Disaster on Chicago and…
1 year, 5 months ago
From Eastland Witness to Radio Legend: John Griggs’ Journey
Season 2 Episode 84
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In this episode (84), I explore the intriguing life of John Griggs, a talented actor from the Golden Age of Radio and Television—and …
1 year, 5 months ago