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Lois Wille discusses her book "Forever Open, Clear and Free: The Struggle for Chicago's Lakefront"

BROADCAST: Apr. 18, 1972 | DURATION: 00:46:55

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 18, 1972

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 56 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
46 minutes, 55 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Architecture, Design, Urban Planning Chicago Urban Life Journalism & Broadcasting

People

Journalists

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Wille, Lois--Interviews Wille, Lois. Forever open, clear and free. City planning--Illinois--Chicago. Waterfronts--Illinois--Chicago. Women journalists--Illinois--Chicago--Interviews Investigative reporting--Illinois--Chicago--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Public parks Urban design Chicago waterfront Journalists Authors Investigative reporting Community activism Chicago (Ill.)

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