History of Cabrini-Green

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    Construction of Cabreeni Greens

    Construction of the building

  • Frances Cabrini row houses

    Originally Cabrini-Green was predominately italian, but by 1970's it was predominately black
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    Lifespan of Cabrini Green

  • Cabrini Extension North and South

  • William Green Homes

  • Gautreaux vs. Chicago Housing Authority

    Lawsuit alleging that chicago housing program was concieved and built in a raciall discrimatory manner. They were found liable in 1969 and a consent decree was issued in 1981

  • Sniper Fire From Cabrini Green

    After the assasination of Dr. Martin Luther King, snipers started firing from the roofs of cabrini green.

  • Mayor Jane Byrne moved into Cabrini-Green

  • Girl X

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    Cabrini-Green demolishes buildings

    Timelapse Demolition

  • tenants sued CHA over relocation plans