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Navigation About the Collection Visitor Information Research Resources Artifact Donation Rights and Reproductions Contact Us I'm Planning A... > Museum Visit > School Visit > Group Visit > Research Visit Información en Español Chicago History Minute On July 24, 1915, the Eastland, a steamer loaded with Western Electric employees, capsized into the Chicago River, killing 844 people –the worst loss of life in the city's history. > Learn more	Home \| Research Research Document Actions Research Research Center Hours The Research Center hours differ from the Museum's. > Hours through summer 2008 Fees Admission General: $5/day; $15/year Members: Free Students (Grades 1-12): Free * Children under 6 not admitted. Photocopying > View our photocopy fees Before You Visit Please read our policies before arrival. Location 1601 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60614 > Get directions Parking Our parking lot is located at the corner of Stockton and LaSalle. > Learn more	Online Resources The Museum has a number of research resources online. > Explore online materials Student Resources Interested in copies of photos or other materials? > Learn more	Online Catalog Search for records of books, photographs, and manuscripts > Search the catalog Author! Author! Plan ahead to make the best use of our History Fair resources. > Plan your visit
Researching Family and Building History Working on your family genealogy or researching your home's history? Explore our family research and building history resources.