The South Loop Historical Society
at East-West University
819 S. Wabash Ave.
8th Floor
Chicago, IL 60605
312-939-0111

A Virtual History Museum

Chess Records Studios 2120 S. Michigan Ave.

January 12, 2012

Chess Records studios at 2120 S. Michigan Avenue recorded some of the most influential Blues, R&B, Rock and Pop music of the 20th Century.

The South Loop in Chicago's Film Legacy

September 24, 2010

The South Loop has had a starring role in Chicago's film legacy, from the first film ever shown in Chicago to serving as the major film distribution point for the Midwest to training the actors and directors of the future. This video was written, directed and narrated by John C. Thomas of the South Loop Historical Society.

South Loop Historical Society on Chicago Public Radio

June 25, 2008

Click here to listen to a South Loop tour from a June 2008 broadcast on Chicago Public Radio.