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Coverage of public parkland in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 1 · 10:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 1 · 10:00 UTC
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Obama Presidential Centerorganization1Jackson Parkplace1former presidentperson1Aaron Montgomery Wardperson1Grant Parkplace1legal disputestopic1
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  • POLITICSJul 1 · 10:00 UTCCHICAGO SUN-TIMES
    Why does Chicago have so little love for the ‘Watchdog’ of the lakefront?

    The Obama Presidential Center opened in Jackson Park, sparking debate over the use of public parkland for a former president's museum. Critics argue private alternatives existed, similar to historical disputes led by Aaron Montgomery Ward, who fought to preserve Grant Park as public space.