08 Jun the bld. 51 museum’s “unearthing chicago” project is expected to become an authoritative book in early 2027
June 8, 2026
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recent artifacts dug from a multitude of privy vaults located on the near west side of chicago. the earliest discarded remnants from long-forgotten lives, include, but not limited to, civil war-era john a. lomax cobalt blue glass soda glass bottles.
a small selection of clear glass tooled-lip druggists bottles were found intact with chicago-based proprietors and addresses. additional artifacts will be included when time permits.
