In July 1915, thousands of Hawthorne Factory workers gathered at the Chicago River to embark on the annual company picnic. What was supposed to be one of the happiest days of the year; turned to tragedy in a matter of seconds. This week Lindsay tells us exactly what happened that fateful day, the numerous errors that contributed to this disaster, and some paranormal stories.
References:
Eastland Disaster – Preserving the memories and stories of the Eastland Disaster. (n.d.). https://eastlanddisaster.org/
The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. (2008, December 15). Eastland disaster | Background, Causes, Deaths, & Facts. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/Eastland-disaster
Newberry Library – Individuals identifying family and friends inside the Second Illinois Regiment Armory, Eastland Disaster Historical Society records, approximately July 24, 1915. (n.d.). https://collections.newberry.org/asset-management/2KXJ8ZS4NKOFC
Part-Time Explorer. (2022, November 19). The full story of the Eastland Disaster [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/Iyl2fhHvQAw?si=aBrS0cmvGYOLXwVG
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