A Smile for Summer’s End
A Smile for Summer's End
Hamlin Garland’s Chicago
Hamlin Garland's Chicago                      Hamlin Garland's Chicago About Christine Holbo: With a Ph.D. from Stanford University, Christine Holbo [...]
Hamlin Garland – Founder of The Cliff Dwellers
Hamlin Garland (September 14, 1860 - March 4, 1940) Winner of the 1922 Pulitzer Prize for A Daughter of the Middle Border Hamlin Garland & The Cliff Dwellers Chicago in Hamlin Garland's [...]
Hamlin Garland – The “Veritist” Writer of the Middle Border
Hamlin Garland - "Veritist" Writer of the Middle Border and Its Main Travelled Roads by Laura Ferri About Laura Ferri: Laura Ferri has been involved in the promotion and study of Canadian culture and [...]
Hamlin Garland’s Place in American Literature
Remarks of Jesse Raber on Hamlin Garland's Place in American Literature Although he isn't its best-known name today, I would argue that nobody was more important in theorizing and giving shape to the late 19th and early [...]
1784-1871 Ft. Dearborn to the Chicago Fire
Vintage Chicago 1784-1871 - From Ft. Dearborn to the Great Chicago Fire Editor's Note: In the early 1960s, in the aftermath of the failed attempt to save Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan's Garrick Theater building from [...]
Slideshow for the 2024 Cliff Dwellers Annual Members’ Meeting
Slideshow for the 2024 Cliff Dwellers Annual Members' Meeting Editor's Note: On October 14, 2024, The Cliff Dwellers arts club celebrated the 118th Annual Meeting of its Members. Having myself retired from serving as emcee [...]
Hot Time, Summer in the City
Hot Time, Summer in the City Editor's Note: In a solid June week of 90 degree temperatures, one sure way to cool off is to engage with Jaume Plensa's Crown Fountain in Millennium Park. While it looks [...]
Farewell Party for Chef Victor Perez
Farewell Party for Chef Victor Perez Editor's Note: On April 26, 2024, a farewell party was held for Chef Victor Perez of The Cliff Dwellers. It celebrated his more than two decades of loyal and distinguished service. Joining him [...]
