Fountaindale Public Library

Project 2-3-1, two boxcars, three blocks, one city : a story of Elgin's African American heritage, Elgin History Museum, Ernie Broadnax, Grindstone Productions present ; executive producer Ernie Broadnax ; producer/director Phil Broxham ; script, Ernie Broadnax, Phil Broxham

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Project 2-3-1

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Elgin History Museum, Ernie Broadnax, Grindstone Productions present ; executive producer Ernie Broadnax ; producer/director Phil Broxham ; script, Ernie Broadnax, Phil Broxham

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two boxcars, three blocks, one city : a story of Elgin's African American heritage

"Two Boxcars. On October 15, 1862, two boxcars carrying 110 "contraband" (slaves freed during the Civil War), arrived in Elgin, Illinois. These refugees of war made Elgin their home. Three Blocks. Many of the ex-slaves built homes in the three block area on Elgin's northeast side. This neighborhood became known as The Settlement and was the heart of Elgin's African American community for more than 100 years. One City. This is a story of race, racism, and race-relations in Elgin."--Container

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Project two-three-one, two boxcars, three blocks, one city : a story of Elgin's African American heritageProject 2-3-1, a story of Elgin's African American heritage : two boxcars, three blocks, one cityProject 231Story of Elgin's African American heritage