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RadioNemo Guest InterviewsInside Chicago’s Hidden Maritime History | Madeline Crispell on Nemo NationOn this episode of Nemo Nation, hosts Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac welcome Madeline Crispell, Curator of the Chicago Maritime Museum, for a fascinating deep dive into Chicago’s overlooked maritime past and its lasting impact on American transportation, commerce, and culture.Madeline explains how Chicago became one of the busiest ports in the world during the 19th century, connecting the Great Lakes, Erie Canal, Mississippi River, and Gulf of Mexico into a continent-spanning trade network. The conversation explores how waterways shaped migration, music, industry, and even modern highways that still follow ancient travel ro...
2026-01-2021 min
City Cast ChicagoWhy Are There So Many Shipwrecks in Lake Michigan?We’ve spent the past few weeks talking about getting on the water this summer, from kayaking in the river to yacht parties to cruise ships at Navy Pier. But as we also think about water safety, it’s a good time to look at Chicago’s storied history of shipwrecks. Chicago Maritime Museum curator Madeline Crispell tells host Jacoby Cochran about some of the most infamous local wrecks and why the Great Lakes had so many.
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