"Just 20 Feet from Safety: The Story of the S.S. Eastland" at La Salle Library

On Tuesday, June 18th, at 6:00 p.m. the La Salle Public Library will host Actor and Historian, Terry Lynch when he presents, "Just 20 Feet from Safety: the Story of the S.S. Eastland."  

In this unique program, Terry will take the persona of Ollie Sanders, a Western Electric employee who was an eyewitness to the sinking of the Eastland on the Chicago River on July 24th, 1915.   The Eastland which was on its way to Michigan City, Indiana, capsized, taking 844 people to their deaths.   It is considered the most deadly boating disaster on the Great Lakes.   Terry, as Ollie, will relive the events, the aftermath and the ongoing legends that surround the sinking of the "Speed Queen of the Great Lakes."  

Terry Lynch has performed for numerous school, Library and historical society events nationwide, for over 20 years.   The program is meticulously researched by Laura Lynch, who is a certified educator.   This program is free, open to the public and is made possible through funding by the Alwin C. Carus Trust.   The La Salle Public Library is located at 305 Marquette St., La Salle.  For more information, contact the Library at 815-223-2341.