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 Illustrated Talks offered click on any name, or scroll down, for more information Sweet Home Chicago: The History of the Candy Capital of America |
 Sweet Home Chicago:The History of the Candy Capital of America For most its history, Chicago produced about one-third of the nation's candy. The city has called itself the Candy Capital of America since the turn of the century. You probably know some of the candies made or invented here -- Brach's caramels, Mars Snickers bars, Wrigley's gum, Cracker Jack, Curtiss Baby Ruth bars, Tootsie Rolls, Frango Mints, Dove chocolates. Learn some of the history behind these tasty treats and explore what made Chicago such a powerful location for candymakers. Delicious! |
Marshall Field and Co. For more than 150 years, Marshall Field and Co. reigned as Chicago's leading department store. This lavishly illustrated talk traces the store's history from its beginnings as a dry good store in 1852 into a world-class fashion and service trendsetter. Photographs, ads, postcards, and memorabilia trace the store's cherished traditions - the Walnut Room Christmas tree, the State Street store's legendary window displays, and, of course, Frango Mints. |
| Requirements for any illustrated lecture: -- Powerpoint slide capability (i.e., laptop or computer with PowerPoint software, multi-media projector, screen or white wall) -- Table for approx. 20-25 artifacts -- Microphone, if desired |
