Chicago Coliseum was the name applied to three large indoor arenas, which stood at various times in Chicago, Illinois, from the 1860s to 1982. They served as venues for large national conventions, exhibition halls, sports events, and entertainment.
Exterior of the third Chicago Coliseum
The third Chicago Coliseum during the 1904 RNC
The second Coliseum
1896 Democratic National Convention
1896 Democratic National Convention
The 1896 Democratic National Convention, held at the Chicago Coliseum from July 7 to July 11, was the scene of William Jennings Bryan's nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate for the 1896 U.S. presidential election.
The convention was held at the Chicago Coliseum
Seating arrangement for delegates at the convention
Newspaper Publisher John R. McLean of Ohio
Senator John W. Daniel of Virginia