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The Windy City?: Myths, Lies & Legends About Chicago
2024-08-08 19:00:00 2024-08-08 20:00:00 America/Chicago The Windy City?: Myths, Lies & Legends About Chicago Did Mrs. O’Leary’s cow start the great Chicago fire? Did a goat curse the Chicago Cubs? Is Chicago especially windy? This presentation will answer these questions and many more. Fountaindale Public Library - Meeting Room A

Thursday, August 08
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-08 19:00:00 2024-08-08 20:00:00 America/Chicago The Windy City?: Myths, Lies & Legends About Chicago Did Mrs. O’Leary’s cow start the great Chicago fire? Did a goat curse the Chicago Cubs? Is Chicago especially windy? This presentation will answer these questions and many more. Fountaindale Public Library - Meeting Room A

Fountaindale Public Library

Meeting Room A

Did Mrs. O’Leary’s cow start the great Chicago fire? Did a goat curse the Chicago Cubs? Is Chicago especially windy? This presentation will answer these questions and many more.

TAGS: | Genealogy/History/Culture |

AGE GROUPS: | Adults |

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