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Information on Century of Progress Homes |
Michelle Alegria found some relics from the 1933 Chicago World's Fair
in Indiana! For more than 70 years five World's Fair homes have been
battered by wind, sand and surf. But their uniqueness has weathered
the elements. They were originally built for the 1933 Chicago World's
Fair. At the time, they were models of modern architectural design,
experimental materials, and new technologies like central air and
dishwashers.
In 1935 a real estate developer named Robert Bartlett brought the
homes to the dunes by barge. He hoped these high profile homes would
entice buyers to his new resort community of Beverly Shores.
Today, these unique homes are owned by the national Park Service and
listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Century of
Progress project is a partnership between the Historic Landmarks Foundation
of Indiana and the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
For more information:
Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana
402 West Washington Street
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 232-4534
www.historiclandmarks.org
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
1100 North Mineral Springs Road
Porter, IN 46304
(219) 926-7561, ext. 225
http://www.nps.gov/indu/History/Century_of_Progress_homes.htm
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Information on Jelly Belly Center |
Sweet sensations and a world of delight await you at the Jelly Belly
Center, a mouthwatering stop located off the I-94 Milwaukee/Chicago
corridor, near the state line. The Center is designed so visitors
can take a tour of their warehouse (really, it's fun!) and taste the
magic of "the original gourmet jelly bean," Jelly Belly! Janet Davies
checked it out!
For more information:
Jelly Belly Center
10100 Jelly Belly Lane
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
(866) 868-7522
www.jellybelly.com
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Information on Chicago Blues Museum |
When you think about 'sweet home Chicago' what comes to mind? Great
food…amazing architecture…and the blues, of course! Doug Banks checked
out the Chicago Blues Museum in Bridgeport-a great place dedicated
to the preservation of this music. If you want to visit the Chicago
Blues Museum call ahead 'cause it's open by appointment only!
For more information:
Chicago Blues Museum
3636 South Iron Street
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 828-8118
www.chicagobluesmuseum.com
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