Step inside a piece of Chicago’s history—the Purdy House on Cullerton Street. Built in 1891 by architects Thomas & Rapp, it’s one of only two surviving row houses from a trio that once stood here. With its ornate cornice, egg-and-dart trim, and distinctive windows on each floor, it’s a stunning example of late-19th-century design. This home belonged to Dr. Charles W. Purdy, a Canadian physician who came to Chicago after the Great Fire. He became the house doctor at the Auditorium Hotel and was k

72 years ago this past weekend, the infamous Port Chicago explosions occurred at the Naval Magazine at Port Chicago, Calif. The explosions, which were powerful enough to break windows more than 30 miles away in San Francisco, killed 320 people. In the video below, learn about the issues and history surrounding the disaster. | Naval History & Heritage Command