Chicago Stories
The Eastland Disaster
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In 1915, more than 800 people died in Chicago's deadliest disaster.
On July 24, 1915, more than 800 people died in Chicago's deadliest disaster when the SS Eastland rolled onto its side in the Chicago River, only 20 feet from shore.
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Chicago Stories
The Eastland Disaster
Special | 50m 37sVideo has Closed Captions
On July 24, 1915, more than 800 people died in Chicago's deadliest disaster when the SS Eastland rolled onto its side in the Chicago River, only 20 feet from shore.
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