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1897
Completion of Chicago Loop
1898
Hull House founded by Jane Addams
Spanish-American War
1899
Cook County Juvenile Court founded
President Hayes’ Open Door Policy
Women’s Christian Temperance Union and Anti-Saloon League founded in Evanston
1900
Chicago has Longest Cable Car Lines and Street Car Lines in the World
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Timeline of the City's History : 1899 |
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Chicago Board of Trade
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A scene on the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade, commonly known as the 'Pit.' Many memorable 'battles of the giants' took place in this historic building, which stood from 1884 until 1929.
Courtesy of "Chicago and Its Makers" (Chicago: Felix Mendelsohn, 1929).
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