Cloe Sheehy

[Cloe Sheehy @SheehyCloe]

Thousands of years later Chicago is still depends in the same waterways as the Native Americans once did. The history is strong as we use the Great Lakes as our source of survival for drinking water and shipping routes. #profspin

[Cloe Sheehy @SheehyCloe]

Whether you are a Chicago native or a new resident, test you skills with an interactive quiz at the @ChicagoMuseum to see just how great your direction, memory and location skills are in the Windy City. Also learn a little history while your at it! #profspin

[Cloe Sheehy @SheehyCloe]

Once considered modern, now considered history. The @ChicagoMuseum provides a unique experience with testing out replicas of furniture from past decades accompanied by its factual history and its role in America’s homes. #profspin

[Cloe Sheehy @SheehyCloe]

From 1820 to 1924 many individuals and families continuously immigrated to America for freedom on politics, religion, and economic success. Though things took a turn when cultural practices and customs clashed with American ideals and expectations. #profspin

[Cloe Sheehy @SheehyCloe]

After America’s economic collapse manufacturers local to Chicago drew inspiration from the 1933-34 world fair to modernize and industrialize daily living in hopes to create economic gain. #profspin

[Cloe Sheehy @SheehyCloe]

(2/2) Academic activism has been prominent within America’s history especially during the 1950’s and 60’s when students demanded their civil rights be validated. #profspin

[Cloe Sheehy @SheehyCloe]

(1/2) With the recent walkouts regarding climate change, we see student activism in its full swing...but did you know this is nothing new? #profspin

[Cloe Sheehy @SheehyCloe]

During the 1930’s industrialization dominated chicago. Not soon after businesses like Sears made it to the scene bringing California apparel to Chicago. #profspin

[Cloe Sheehy @SheehyCloe]

WWII didn’t not only give women the chance to work, it gave them the chance to play! The first ever women’s baseball league was organized in 1943 by owner of the Chicago Cubs, Phillip K. Wrigley. #profspin

[Cloe Sheehy @SheehyCloe]

The Chicago white stockings, One of the first major league teams to form, made their debut in 1870 and were nick named the Cubs in 1902 because of their young players. #profspin

[Cloe Sheehy @SheehyCloe]

Interested in transporting to another era? @ChicagoMuseum you can step into the time machine that is a model of the first L car in the summer of 1893! The original No. 1 line from the South Loop to the fairgrounds in Jackson Park. #profspin