Episode 318 - Samuel Insull: The World's Greatest Failure

Send us Fan MailThomas Edison called him “one of the greatest businessmen in the USA.” He was a self-made mogul who amassed enormous wealth while bringing electricity and more to the masses and helped get the Civic Opera House in Chicago built before his empire came crashing down. This is the story of Samuel Insull: The World's Greatest Failure.Want to help support the show? Buy me a coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistoryChicago To Appomattox: The 39th Illinois Infantry in the Civil War by Jason Bakerhttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/chicago-to-appomattox-jason-b-baker/1139786849?ean=9781476686202Need music for YOUR projects? Audiio has got you covered. Try a free trial here:https://audiio.com/pricing?oid=1&affid=481Amazon Affiliate Links (anything you buy - not just this stuff - through these links helps benefit the show):Merchant of Power, The: Sam Insull, Thomas Edison, and The Creation of the Modern Metropolis by John F. Wasikhttps://amzn.to/3l7AaK8Spirit Capable, A: The Story of Commonwealth Edison by John Hoganhttps://amzn.to/38RkJQBInsull: The Rise and Fall of a Billionaire Utility Tycoon by Forrest MacDonaldhttps://amzn.to/3yUgLB3The Gangs of Chicago: An Informal History of the Underworld by Herbert Asburyhttps://amzn.to/3zlYL3DJoin Kindle Unlimited here: https://amzn.to/2WsP1GHMOVIES:Current War, The: Director's Cut (Blu-Ray):https://amzn.to/2VppDRxCurrent War, The: Director's Cut (Amazon Movies):https://amzn.to/2VuEuuaSo many Chicago-related movies and documentaries can been found here:https://amzn.to/38F6hehEnjoy Outdoor Movies? Here's the gear I use:UUO 1080p Projector:https://amzn.to/3v6F25S120" Projector Screenhttps://amzn.to/3ozAuTfLooking to get out and explore Chicago? Here are a few ideas:Chicago Movie Tourschicagomovietours.comChicago Mahogany Tours by Dillahttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-mahogany-tours-by-dilla-tickets-151328328103Chicago Detours: Tours For Curious Peoplehttps://chicagodetours.com/Love the podcast? Leave us a review!https://lovethepodcast.com/chicagohistorypodChicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://teespring.com/stores/chicago-history-podcastChicago History Podcast ([email protected]):https://www.chicagohistorypod.comSupport the show