Spring Break in Florida is not always hot young bodies partying on the beach.
Category Archives: History
The House of James (Anne take 2)
The 1964 Surgeon General’s Report on Smoking and Health dramatically increased public awareness of tobacco’s deadly consequences. But over two decades later, smoking at the University of Chicago remained popular, especially at the Regenstein library.
Going to Look (Ben 4)
When it opened in 1926 The Shoreland advertised itself as The World’s Finest Residential Hotel. From 1976 to 2008, the University of Chicago used it as a dormitory.
Late Night Snack (James 18)
From 1962 to 2000, Ciral’s House of Tiki was a popular late night hangout in Hyde Park. Its former location is now occupied by a luxury apartment tower.
The Longest Beep (unknown)
Prank calls continue to be popular even though most of us have the ability to filter unwanted solicitors with caller ID and voicemail.
Paul Mason Fotsch 