Grade 3 Virtual Museum Project 2008
Central Elementary School, Wilmette, IL

Hall of Dioramas
Chicago History Museum


Entry Way - Illinois History

Illinois Waterways by Sara N.
Fur Trading by Alex A.
Natives by Lia S.
Marquette and Joliet by Dutcher B.

Diorama 1 - Kinzie Cabin

John Kinzie by Madison C.
Fort Dearborn by Chris C.
French and Indian Wars by Jarrett T.

Diorama 2 - Sauganash Tavern

Music: 1850 by Amelia L.
Chicago River by Ryan H.

Diorama 3- Rush Street Bridge

McCormick Reaper by Sean G.
Rush Street Bridge Collapse by Kyle O.
Swing Bridges and Draw Bridges by Ben M.

Diorama 4- Courthouse Square

Wooden Sidewalks by Cooper W.
Lincoln's Funeral Procession by Cameron B.
First Railroad in Illinois by Julianne M.

 

Diorama 5- The Chicago Fire

Theories Other Than Mrs. O'Leary by Michelle B.
Rebuilding After the Great Chicago Fire by Paige W.
Chicago Fire Department by Peter F.

Diorama 6- Washington Park

American Derby by Ishanni K.

Diorama 7 - The Columbian Exposition 1893

The Columbian Exposition 1893 by Matt K.
George Ferris by Sam B.
Light Bulbs at the Fair by Patrick D.

Central Elementary School | Museum Lobby | Exhibit Entrance | last update: 6/15/08