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Understanding Jane Jacobs

Roberta Brandes Gratz is well known as the author of The Battle for Gotham: New York in the Shadow of Robert Moses and Jane Jacobs, which made her the perfect person to ask about the work and the legacy of Jane Jacobs as part of our series on women in historic preservation.

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The Forum: Bringing Economic and Cultural Revitalization to Chicago

From its iconic structure to its historic influence, The Forum stands as a visual representation of the everlasting impact of landmarks on their communities. Now, the late Classical Revival-style building is on the verge of jump-starting its legacy as a cultural hub for Chicagoans in the Bronzeville neighborhood.

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From Beauty to Craftivism: The Woodlawn Mansion Needlework Show

Every year, for the past 57 years, a group of crafters have gathered at the National Trust Historic Site Woodlawn Mansion to present their needlework. It’s become the largest, most prestigious exhibition on needlework on the East Coast with a worldwide reputation.

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Celebrating Native American History with Ada Deer

A member of the Menominee Tribe, Deer was pivotal in the passage of the Menominee Restoration Act of 1972, which restored the tribe to federally recognized status. In 1993, she was appointed the first woman Assistant Secretary, Indian Affairs, of the Department of Interior.

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A Job Well Done: Artisans Reforming Historic Trades

When you walk past a rowhouse in a historic neighborhood, or look up at a richly painted cathedral ceiling, how often do you think about the craftspeople who cut the stone, ran the plaster, or took their paintbrush to the finishes?

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