Embark on a journey back in time to the year 1924, when D.D. Parrish fearlessly defied the odds to work on an excavation for a business block in the heart of Champaign’s fraternity district without a building permit. Despite numerous attempts by Chief Keller to halt his progress, Parrish’s crew continued to dig deeper into the ground, creating a hole that captured the attention of the entire city. Meanwhile, in 1974, former University of Illinois physics Professor Richard Bolt found himself at the center of a political storm, as his expertise in acoustics became crucial in the investigation of the Watergate tapes. Fast forward to 2009, and the Lincolnfest film festival at the Virginia Theatre welcomed Oscar-nominated actor Hal Holbrook with open arms, marking a momentous occasion in the local arts scene. Experience the rich tapestry of Champaign’s history and uncover the untold stories that have shaped the community into what it is today.
Discovering the Untold Stories of Champaign’s Fraternity District
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