The Drake Hotel history

Roosevelt also became a central figure at of his many campaign events, serving as her husband’s voice whenever he could not attend. It was Eleanor who encouraged Franklin to remain in politics even after he was beset with polio in 1921.

As such, Eleanor Roosevelt was incredibly instrumental in aiding her husband’s election as the Governor of New York in 1928, as well as his subsequent rise to the presidency four years later.

In 1932 the Cape Cod Room became Chicago’s first choice for fresh fish and seafood and the nation’s first themed restaurant.

On December 6th, 1933, the day after prohibition was repealed, Coq d’Or opened to the favor of thirsty patrons eager to purchase a 40 cent whiskey.

Eleanor Roosevelt’s historic career continued well after her time as the nation’s First Lady ended in 1945.

In 1947, Rubloff specifically launched a targeted campaign to reignite the creation of ornate skyscrapers through his affiliation with the Greater North Michigan Avenue Association.

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When Kennedy won in 1960, she became his representative to such organizations like the National Advisory Committee to the Peace Corps.

Then, in 1961, Kennedy appointed her as the First Chair of the Presidential Commission on the Status of Women.

In 1980, Hilton International acquired The Drake Hotel and restored it to its former glory.

1981: Director Michael Apted shot portions of his romantic comedy, Continental Divide, inside The Drake Hotel.

CHICAGO – December 30, 2016 – The Drake Hotel in Chicago is pleased to announce it has joined www.historichotels.org