The Maxwell Street Historic District is about to be demolished by the University of Illinois.

This area is the birthplace of electrified blues and was home to generations of newly arrived poor and working class immigrants.

The Maxwell St. Historic Preservation Coalition is asking people to CALL, EMAIL, OR FAX MAYOR DALEY IN CHICAGO IMMEDIATELY. Ask him to HALT THE DEMOLITION OF THE BUILDINGS IN THE MAXWELL STREET AREA.

The number to call: (312) 744-4000 (ask for 311--public comments); MAKE SURE YOUR CALL IS LOGGED IN BY THE MAYOR'S STAFF or Email <MayorDaley@cityofchicago.org> or Fax (312) 744-2324.

If you wish to use postal mail, write him at:

For more information visit these websites <http://www.openair.org/maxwell/preserve.html> and <http://cowdery.home.netcom.com/maxnews.html>.

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