Mapping UChicago's 135-Year Expansion: A Contentious History
2025-03-11
The University of Chicago's 135-year expansion in Hyde Park and beyond is a complex story of conflicting priorities, land disputes, and racial tension. This visual history, compiled from archives, maps, and academic literature, charts the University's contentious property acquisitions since its founding in 1890. It highlights the institution's pioneering role in urban renewal, its impact on the surrounding neighborhoods, and the evolving relationship between the university and the city.