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Ross Brodt moved to Roscoe Village this past March, and since then he's heard several folks mention this mysterious old theme park called "Riverview." He wants to know the origins of the park were and why it was torn down. WBEZ's Shannon Heffernan is venturing into the collective memories of Chicagoans to get him more than just those answers. Help us out by calling in with your memories: 1-888-789-7752. 

The city of Chicago in 1968 had to know what people--particularly black people--were calling urban renewal back then.

Curious Citizen Linda Rudy wondered when ground is broken for building or repairs, is anyone there to look for treasure? We catch up with local archaeologists who’ve scoured everything from construction sites, to the White City, to ... grandpa’s outhouse.

Behind the scenes, pioneering black architect John Moutoussamy's four walls were offices designed with an exuberant, high-style and fearless mix of a color, texture, art, contemporary furnishings and pattern.

A Cook County judge dismissed a complaint seeking to prevent demolition of the hospital and gave preservationists 30 days to come up with a new case.