For much of the 20th Century Chicagoland was the manufacturing capital of the world! More appliances, bicycles, candy, clothing, electronics, furniture, musical instruments, office equipment, pinball machines, toys, tools, tractors, watches, etc. were mass-produced in Chicagoland than anywhere else on the planet. Come explore and celebrate Chicagoland’s proud industrial history and many of its famous companies such as Bell & Howell, International Harvester, Pullman, Schwinn, Stewart Warner, Sunbeam, Western Electric, and Zenith to name just a few!
RSVP to 847.215.5830 or reramirez@franciscancommunities.org for the programs that interest you.