National Public Housing Museum Opens In Chicago

On April 4, Chicago marked a significant moment in its history with the opening of the first-ever museum dedicated to the city's public housing legacy. The National Public Housing Museum, located in the last remaining building from the Jane Addams Homes-Chicago's inaugural public housing development-now offers a deep dive into the stories and experiences of the families who once lived there.

What's inside the museum?

The museum allows visitors to explore three apartments from the historic development, each one showcasing the oral histories of former residents, as well as artifacts, photographs, and textures from the original units that stood from 1938 to 1975.... Read more


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