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A Presentation on the Unparalleled Tragedy of the Eastland Disaster

On Saturday, August 6 at 2:00 PM, come to the Morton Grove Public Library to hear about the Eastland Disaster.

Over 100 years ago, the SS Eastland rolled over in the Chicago River, resulting in the city’s greatest single-event loss of life. On August 6th at 2PM, Ted Wachholz from the Eastland Disaster Historical Society will talk about the tragic event. The presentation will also feature some newly discovered video footage, photographs, and more.

No registration is required for this event. For more information about this event or any upcoming events, call 847-929-5101 or visit www.mgpl.org.

Morton Grove Public Library / 6140 Lincoln Ave / 847-965-4220 / www.mgpl.org

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