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Chicago Coliseum was the name applied to three large indoor arenas, which stood at various times in Chicago, Illinois, from the 1860s to 1982. They served as venues for large national conventions, exhibition halls, sports events, and entertainment.
Patrick 'Paddy' Thomas Harmon (May 25, 1876 - July 22, 1930) was an Irish American businessman and sports promoter based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He is noted for the building of Chicago Stadium arena in 1929, then the world's largest indoor arena. Born in poverty to immigrant parents, he became an entrepreneur, owning dance halls ...
The convention was held at the Chicago Coliseum Seating arrangement for delegates at the convention Inside the convention hall The 1896 Democratic National Convention , held at the Chicago Coliseum from July 7 to July 11, was the scene of William Jennings Bryan 's nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate for the 1896 U.S ...
The Chicago Coliseum (pictured in a 1910 postcard), the Black Hawks' home arena from 1926 to 1929. The Black Hawks played their first game on November 17, 1926, against the Toronto St. Patricks at the Chicago Coliseum. They won their first game 4–1, in front of a crowd of over 7,000. [9]
A year later, the hobo character that had first been created on a drawing board in Kansas City came to life. Ragged homeless men were commonplace during the Depression, and on April 21, 1933, the tramp clown made his first appearance during a performance at the Chicago Coliseum. [9] In early 1934 a second child, Patrick, was born.
Pages in category "Events at Chicago Coliseum" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9.
A gathering was held in Chicago in 1911 and an event celebrating the 50th anniversary of emancipation was proposed. [2] It was originally planned for 1913 as the "Illinois (National) Half-Century Anniversary of Negro Freedom". [1] Chicago Coliseum at 1513 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois . Atlas Printing Co. published the official program ...
Elias Koteas (/ ˈ ɛ l i ə s k ə ˈ t eɪ ə s /; [2] Greek: Ηλίας Κοτέας; born March 11, 1961) is a Canadian actor.He is known for playing Alvin "Al" Olinsky in the Chicago franchise, as well as appearing in lead and supporting roles in numerous films.