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From Farm to Food Cooperative

A History of the grocery business in Elgin
2025-05-21 18:30:00 2025-05-21 19:30:00 America/Chicago From Farm to Food Cooperative Join architectural historian Rebecca Hunter for a look at the evolution of food markets in Elgin. This program is sponsored by Shared Harvest Food Cooperative. Please Register Main Library - Elgin Room

Wednesday, May 21
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-21 18:30:00 2025-05-21 19:30:00 America/Chicago From Farm to Food Cooperative Join architectural historian Rebecca Hunter for a look at the evolution of food markets in Elgin. This program is sponsored by Shared Harvest Food Cooperative. Please Register Main Library - Elgin Room

Main Library

Elgin Room

Join architectural historian Rebecca Hunter for a look at the evolution of food markets in Elgin. This program is sponsored by Shared Harvest Food Cooperative. Please Register

Early settlers grew their own food but as the population became more urban, retailers began offering foodstuffs. Initially, grocery stores were located centrally, then expanded to neighborhoods, and finally evolved into large enterprises located on the periphery of the city.

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EVENT TYPE: | History | Adult Programs |

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