Museum of Science and Industry around Hyde Park. Grew up a couple of blocks
from there. Interesting story about the capture of the U-Boat. It was on
display outside of the museum, but I believe its been moved inside after
renovation.
Martin
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From: "Timpe, Jim" <Jim.Timpe@xxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2005 7:18 AM
Subject: [OM] Re: OT-Chicago
>
> Which museum?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:olympus-owner@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of Chuck Norcutt
> Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2005 7:17 AM
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> Subject: [OM] Re: OT-Chicago
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>
> Timpe, Jim wrote:
>
> > I'll be in that town all next week. Open to and looking for
> > suggestions (not equipment) on things I absolutely can't miss seeing.
> > I've never been. Will be staying West of town in Schaumburg. Thanks in
> > advance.
> -----------------------------
>
> Other than passing through O'Hare I haven't been to Chicago since I was
> a little kid. But the thing I remember most was the WWII u-boat on
> display at the museum. I specifically remember that one of the engine's
> pistons was on display. I'm sure it must have been smaller but it
> looked to me like it was two feet in diameter. 9 cylinder diesel if my
> 50 year old memory serves me right. Impressive anyhow.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
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