Timeline of the City's History: 1889

Site of the World's Columbian Exposition

State Street

On the Lakefront at Harrison Street during a Decoration Day celebration in 1889

Site of the World's Columbian Exposition

State Street

State Street, Looking North from Quincy in 1889

Florence Kelley in Chicago, 1891-1899

Florence Kelley was the first woman factory inspector in the United States. A resident of Hull House, and a reformer – who refused to be associated with any political party–Florence Kelley lived in Chicago from 1891 until 1899, leading and participating in a variety of projects. Visit our companion site...