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Gypsy Coeds Ride the Silver Streak
When I began my internship at the Peoria Riverfront Museum this past May, I had a vague idea of what… READ MORE
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From Preservation to Community Engagement in Chrysler Village
In October 2013, Loyola University Chicago public history graduate students launched Public History Lab, a student-driven effort to apply public… READ MORE
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Gender Gap Set in Stone
Chicago’s 580 parks are littered with statues of historically significant men. Some of these men may be familiar to you:… READ MORE
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“Motoring Through Edgewater”: A Review
The following review evaluates the newest exhibit at the Edgewater Historical Society, located at 5358 N. Ashland Avenue in Chicago. The… READ MORE
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People Power and Sacred Cows: More Thoughts on SELMA
I agree with much of what my colleague Devin Hunter has written, but am still struggling with my reactions to… READ MORE
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The Lakefront Historian is a group blog written by graduate students and scholars associated with the Loyola University Chicago Public History Program. Content includes reviews of historical sites and institutions, commentary on the public consumption of history, thoughts on public history theory and practice, and news about public history careers.
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