Oldest Chicago

Please join the Northwest Chicago Historical Society and hear author and Jefferson Park native, David Witter present Oldest Chicago. Mr. Witter will highlight dozens of the oldest local treasures in Chicago and its suburban and exurban areas. Remarkable for having survived demolition and extinction for decades, these beloved landmarks have also helped define our city's landscape, offering continuity and civic identity across generations.

Oldest business: Peacock Jewelers (1838); oldest apothecary: Merz Apothecary (1875); oldest tavern: Schaller's Pump (1889); oldest theater: the Biograph Theater (1914), oldest private school: Saint Patrick High School (1861), and oldest drive-in restaurant: Superdawg (1948).

This is a free event. Vaughan's Pub is not charging us for the room so if you can, please purchase a drink on the first floor to bring to the event. They also have food available that could be ordered before or after this event. See menu: https://vaughanspubchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/VaughansNW-menu0221_v2-online.pdf

Signed copies of the book will be available for purchased after the presentation.