American Experience S15E3 — Chicago: City of the Century (1): Mudhole to Metropolis

8.0

American Experience•Season 15•Episode 3

Chicago: City of the Century (1): Mudhole to Metropolis

8.0/10 · 66 votesJan 13, 200355 min

Ranked #1 of 13 in Season 15•+0.5 vs season avg

Discussion

A three-part history based on historian Donald L. Miller's book "City of the Century: The Epic of Chicago and the Making of America." Part 1 begins with the arrival of French explorers Marquette and Joliet in 1673, and follows the digging of canals, and the

Previous episodeE2 · Jimmy Carter (2): Hostage Next episodeE4 · Chicago: City of the Century (2): The Revolution Has Begun

Seasons37

All 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37

Season 15 Episodes13

E1 7.6

Jimmy Carter (1): Jimmy Who?

E2 7.3

Jimmy Carter (2): Hostage

E3 8.0Now viewing

Chicago: City of the Century (1): Mudhole to Metropolis

E4 8.0

Chicago: City of the Century (2): The Revolution Has Begun

E5 7.8

Chicago: City of the Century (3): Battle for Chicago

E6 7.9

The Murder of Emmett Till

E7 7.2

Transcontinental Railroad

E8 7.9

Partners of the Heart

The Pill

Daughter from Danang

Seabiscuit

Bataan Rescue

Murder at Harvard

Discussion

0 comments

Join the conversation

Share your take and reply to other fans.

No comments yet

Be the first to share your thoughts on this episode.

Episode Summary

"Chicago: City of the Century (1): Mudhole to Metropolis" is episode 3 of American Experience season 15. It scored 8.0/10 from 66 votes, ranking #1 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on January 13, 2003.

Next: E4 · Chicago: City of the Century (2): The Revolution Has Begun Best of Season 15