TJ BlakemanApr 20, 202022 minJulia F. Burnham HospitalJulia F. Burnham Hospital 1895-1924 Note: This article is a retelling of the "History of the Burnham City Hospital and Julia F. Burnham...
TJ BlakemanJan 11, 202011 minMarket Place MallIn 1976, Market Place Mall opened less than one mile from Downtown Champaign. Its construction stirred controversy and uncertainty...
TJ BlakemanJan 24, 20198 minThe Eccentric John Frederic Hessel and His Grand City PlanThis article first appeared in History Matters, the monthly newsletter of the Champaign Count History Museum. Located just north of Kirby...
TJ BlakemanJan 7, 20182 min301 North Randolph Street - United States Post OfficeThe site chosen for the new United States Post Office was the northwest corner of Randolph and Church Street. 202 and 204 West Church...