Nutcracker Reunion

Chicago, Illinois, December 1966. We're enjoying the performance.

The Life Box (Part 3)

Chicago, Illinois, October 16, 1971. Here's the program cover for a concert I attended at the Arie Crown Theater, a venue housed in the rebuilt McCormick Place.

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Did I go to the theater to see one of these performers?

No! My Dad took a friend and me to see David Cassidy! Hey: I was in eighth grade.

The Center of Attention

Chicago, Illinois, February 1962. We're back at the Chicago Auto Show, and the crowd still focuses on the Ford "Gyron."

Sunday Driver

McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois, February 1962. A model wears period dress as she poses with a "Runabout" at the 1962 Chicago Auto Show.

It's almost time for the Chicago Auto Show!

In February 1962, we visited the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place.

There were concept cars. This is the Ford "Cougar 406:"

Glamorous models demonstrated the features of futuristic vehicles. Here's the Ford "Gyron:"

People stood in line to see the practical automobiles:

My Dad was thrilled to see his favorite car on exhibit:

The VW!

Going to see "The Nutcracker."

Chicago, Illinois, December 1966. Mom and I arrive at McCormick Place for a performance of "The Nutcracker." The original McCormick Place burned in an historic fire thirteen months later.