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For the Love of... The 77

Name: For the Love of... The 77
Uploaded: 2025-07-10T15:46:00-0500
Duration: 6 min 18 s
Description: How did Chicago get 77 different community areas? Producer Tom sits down with Perter Alter, chief historian at the Chicago History Museum, to learn about the history of the city's neighborhoods and how they drew their borders.

How did Chicago get 77 different community areas? Producer Tom sits down with Perter Alter, chief historian at the Chicago History Museum, to learn about the history of the city's neighborhoods and how they drew their borders.