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Grade 3 Virtual Museum Project

Central Elementary School, Wilmette, IL

Chicago: 1949 vs. 1999

Our third grade class went to the Chicago Historical Society and researched information to discover how Chicago has changed in fifty years. We looked at magazines, newspapers and photographs from 1949. Each group found artifacts to support our ideas and made the following conclusions:

Transportation	Conclusion: Transportation is a faster way to get around then walking. There are many forms such as trolleys, motorcycles, roller blades and bicycles. Some forms have changed a lot since 1949,and some have changed a little. The biggest change was air travel.
Airplane by Becky P.
Cargo Car by Mark C.	1949 Car by Darren L.
1999 Train by Sage S.	Train Station by Keith A.

Sports
Conclusion:

Sports from 1949 had similarities and differences from the sports we have today. Most sports teams were similar to the sports teams we have today. The football helmets were very different. Instead of being made out of metal, like they are today, they were made out of leather. Also, the football shoulder pads were smaller.

Bowling Ball by Hannah B.

Football Helmet by Anna G.

Miami Stadium by Jane C.

Sid Luckman by Andy G.

Food
Conclusion:

Back in 1949 the prices were different. People didn't care about their health, how much fat they ate, and they only cared about the cost. Some companies are still in business such as Cherrios, Pillsberry, and Kellogg's. Some foods are still popular such as grape jam, cherries, tomato's, spinach and Dill pickles.

Cheerios by Katherine H.

Pillsbury Cake Mix b y Michael S.

Coca-Cola by Josh B.

Entertainment
Conclusion:

Comics were a entertaining thing in the newspaper. Records were old fashioned music that were played like CD's are today. Roller derbys were very popular back then. Two of the stars that played at the Wilmette Theater were Barry Bullivan and Marjorie Reynolds.

Baby Blues Comic Strip by Andrea T.

Record and CD Player by Julia M.

Roller Blades and Roller Skates by Scott M.

Chicago Theater by Michael P.

Buildings
Conclusion:

A smaller house then, would have been tiny now because small houses would have cost a lot less then, than they do now. In 1949 owning a two bedroom home would be really great!

1949 House by Meggie H.

Furniture Ad 1949 by Sarah H.

House by Caryn S.

Clothing
Conclusion:

The clothes in 1949 were much fancier than 1999. Women wore fancy hats and dresses. Some hats had feathers in them. Some hats had bows in them. Some hats had nets attached tho them. Kid' s shoes were around $8.95. Now kid's shoes are around $20.00. Men's shoes were around 14.95. Now men's shoes are around $50.00.

Men in Suits by Greg H.

Woman With Fancy Hat by Sarah P.

Woman in Hat by Randi K.

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