Hidden History of Chicago
Brief Synopsis
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A documentary about Chicago, a city cut from wilderness prairie, raised out of mud, and rebuilt out of the ashes of the Great Fire. Chicago's history echoes the emergence of modern America. The program features the Chicago River, the North Side, the downtown area known as the Loop, the West Side, th
Cast & Crew
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John Mahoney
Host
Film Details
Also Known As
Time Machine (06/26/99)
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Towers Productions
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Synopsis
A documentary about Chicago, a city cut from wilderness prairie, raised out of mud, and rebuilt out of the ashes of the Great Fire. Chicago's history echoes the emergence of modern America. The program features the Chicago River, the North Side, the downtown area known as the Loop, the West Side, the South Side and the lakefront. The program also explains the true origin of nicknames like "The Windy City" and "Second City."
Cast
John Mahoney
Host
Film Details
Also Known As
Time Machine (06/26/99)
Genre
Documentary
Historical
Release Date
1999
Production Company
Towers Productions
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
