History of the Chicago Auto Show, 1901-2025
Monday, December 15
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tinley Park Public Library
1st floor - Meeting Room A&BAuto historian Mitch Frumkin's fast-paced presentation features archival photos, film clips & audio recordings, immersing the audience in the Auto Show's excitement and grandeur. Signup required.
A dynamic 50-minute video presentation that chronicles the evolution of the Chicago Auto Show from its inception in 1901 to the latest 2025 edition will be shared and narrated by auto historian Mitch Frumkin. Mitch's fast-paced video features carefully-selected archival photos, film clips, audio recordings, and personal insights that immerses the audience into the excitement and grandeur that surrounds this historic annual event.
Highlights include the Fabulous 1950s, the evolution of 1960s Muscle and Pony Cars, Imports, Exotic Supercars from around the world, Futuristic Dream and Concept Vehicles, as well as musical stage revues, appearances by legendary sports and entertainment celebrities, community beauty queens, and even live cougars!
Q&A and chance to win from five pairs of complimentary tickets to the upcoming 118th annual Chicago Auto Show, Feb. 7-16, 2026.
Other prizes include the latest vehicle care products from Turtle Wax, and copies of the 194-page book, First to one Hundred - History of first 100 Chicago Auto Shows.
AGE GROUP: | Older Adult | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Local Interest | History | Entertainment & Culture |
TAGS: | Seniors | Senior-Friendly | Senior Friendly | Senior |
Tinley Park Public Library
Today's hours
We're open 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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| Tue, Aug 18 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
| Wed, Aug 19 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
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| Sat, Aug 22 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 12:00PM to 5:00PM |
The Tinley Park Public Library is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals who require an accommodation for a disability for any library presentation should contact the library at 708.532.0160, x3 or outreachservices@tplibrary.org at least ten working days before an event.