Chicago Stories

tv show

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25 total episodes

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4 seasons

First Aired October 09, 2020

Overview

An original documentary series from Chicago PBS affiliate WTTW uncovering the city’s fascinating history. Each story presents an entertaining and intriguing tale about a person or event that shaped Chicago. The series reflects the rich diversity and breadth of human experience that shaped this great American city.

Magic by the Lake: The Edgewater Beach Hotel poster unavailable

Magic by the Lake: The Edgewater Beach Hotel

Season 0 - Episode 5 - 0h 27m

Air Date

June 02, 2017

Overview

Chicago Stories explores the luxurious Edgewater Beach Hotel, which hosted celebrities, big bands, weddings, and proms on its boardwalk and grand Marine Dining Room from 1916 to 1967. The iconic pink building had a radio station, six restaurants, a print shop, a chocolate factory, and a heliport, and was "the pride of Chicago."