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EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 17 MIN

Standing on history: Who built Chicago’s WPA sidewalks?

from Curious City · host WBEZ Chicago

Have you ever noticed a branded stamp in the sidewalk? Keen-eyed Chicagoans have found some that date back to Depression-era infrastructure projects by the Works Progress Administration. Who were the workers behind the WPA and why did they brand Chicago sidewalks? We explore the labor history under our feet.

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