FROM THE ARCHIVES: Episode 308 - Chicago's Fresh Air Sanitariums for Babies - Man-Made Lincoln Park

With Chicago air quality ranging from "Unhealthy" to "Very Unhealthy" to "Downright Unbreathable" most of this week, I thought I'd drag out this episode from the archives.<br/><br/>During a time of tuberculosis and cholera taking a deadly toll on Chicago's children, "Fresh Air" sanitariums were built to help provide children and mothers relief from the heat, with access to food, milk, and health services. One of those buildings was built on a man-made island, and both the building and island are still in use today.<br/><br/>Want to help support the show? Buy me a coffee!<br/>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory<br/><br/>Affiliate Links (anything you buy - not just this stuff - through these links helps benefit the show):<br/>Medify MA-40-UV Air Purifier with True HEPA H14 Filter + UV Light (in White or Black)<br/>https://amzn.to/46n7LGC<br/>Lement KN95 Black Face Masks (50 count)<br/>https://amzn.to/3Nx9XTm<br/>Second City Sinners: True Crime From Historic Chicago's Deadly Streets  by Jon Seidel<br/>https://amzn.to/3g5n1js<br/>Unknown Chicago Tales by John R. Schmidt<br/>https://amzn.to/3x6GgPh<br/><br/>Amazon Prime Video:<br/>H.H. Holmes: America's First Serial Killer directed by John Borowski<br/>https://amzn.to/3gr8AF9<br/><br/>Looking to get out and explore Chicago and learn about movies? Kelli at Chicago Movie Tours has got you covered:<br/>chicagomovietours.com<br/><br/>Summertime Outdoor Movies? Here's the gear I use:<br/>Epson 1080p Projector:<br/>https://amzn.to/3qfGvcI<br/>120" Projector Screen<br/>https://amzn.to/3BWDmRp<br/><br/>Love the podcast? Leave us a review!<br/>https://lovethepodcast.com/chicagohistorypod<br/><br/>Chicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):<br/>https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcast<br/>https://teespring.com/stores/chicago-history-podcast<br/><br/>Chicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod@gmail.com):<br/>https://www.chicagohistorypod.com<br/>https://www.facebook.com/Chicago-History-Podcast-107482214277883<br/>https://twitter.com/chicago_pod<br/>https://www.instagram.com/chicagohistorypod/<br/><br/>Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks AT gmail.com) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/<br/><br/>Gear used in the recording of this podcast:<br/>Shure SM-58 Microphone: https://amzn.to/3uDmji9<br/>Zoom H6 Recorder: https://amzn.to/3y0wWh0Support the show