The Chicago ‘L’-Chicago’s Biggest Mover & Shaker
@ Newberry Library
60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL 60610
Opening Saturday, November 2nd, from 1:30PM - 3PM
“The Chicago ‘L’-Chicago’s Biggest Mover & Shaker,” CGS Free Talk with Greg Borzo
Discover the world-famous Chicago ‘L’ in all its grit and glory with Greg Borzo, author of The Chicago ‘L.’ This PowerPoint presentation portrays the growth and development of Chicago’s most enduring icon. The ‘L’ has been running 24/7 for 127 years. See how it came to be and how it changed the region. Lavishly illustrated with more than 100 images and popular movie clips, Borzo’s rich historical presentation will inform, entertain and spark memories. Travel through time. Mass transit never looked so good!
Greg Borzo is an award-winning journalist. He was editor of Modern Railroads Magazine and has been a health and science writer for the American Medical Association, Field Museum and University of Chicago. He conducts public tours of the ‘L’ for the Chicago History Museum and other organizations. “The Chicago ‘L'” book has been favorably reviewed by more than 30 media outlets. His other books include Chicago’s Fabulous Fountains, Chicago Cable Cars and Lost Restaurants of Chicago. Born in Chicago, Borzo lives in the South Loop to better enjoy all the art and architecture, culture and history that the city has to offer. He gives tours for the Chicago History Museum, Chicago Cycling Club and others.
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