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Bishop Ford’s former mansion traveled by flatbed on King Drive 45 years ago

Chicago’s iconic Martin Luther King Drive has seen numerous Bud Billiken Parades, festivals, demonstrations and marches in its rich history. But 45 years ago on December 18, 1977, a two-story, 14-room, 120-ton mansion with marble fireplaces was placed on a huge flatbed and driven down King Drive in a dramatic scene that rivaled any showstopping … Bishop Ford’s former mansion traveled by flatbed on King Drive 45 years ago Read More »

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