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September 2019
33rd Annual House Walk: Exploring Jarvis Four-Squares
Around the turn of the 20th Century, the new residential development called Birchwood Beach attracted prosperous Chicago residents with its clean air, proximity to Lake Michigan and easy access to downtown Chicago via a train station near what is now the Red Line stop at Jarvis Square. On open lands once covered by a thick birch forest, the founders of Rogers Park built spacious homes in the style known as the American Four-Square. Join us for a self-guided tour of…
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Living History Program: The Stories Behind the “Made In Chicago” Exhibition
Part of Andrew Clayman’s collection of almost 300 vintage Chicago-made products has been on display at our office for many months. Andrew himself will be our Living History Program Speaker on October 17 when he will discuss the collection with a special emphasis on the sometimes-overlooked manufacturing legacy of the North Side. Our hands-on exhibit of products manufactured in 20th Century Chicago is on view any Wednesday or Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m at our office: 7363 N.…
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