Tuesdays at Ten | Downtown Champaign
Historic Buildings and Businesses
Tuesday, June 23
10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
Robeson Pavilion Room A & BJoin us at the library for coffee, socializing, and learning something new.
This summer, we'll celebrate our library’s 150th anniversary during Tuesdays at Ten with a dive into library and local history. We have a lineup of experts ready to share stories, old and new.
Downtown Champaign has changed greatly over the course of its history, from the introduction of the railroad to the devastating fires that have shaped our community. This presentation will track the history of a few of the iconic buildings and businesses that have graced our streets, including the Inman Hotel, the City Building, the Robeson Department Store, and much more.
About the Presenter: Will Best has served as the museum manager at the Champaign County History Museum for the past three years. He assists in genealogical research, curation, and collections work to steward the community's history.
Tuesdays at Ten | Summer 2026
- June 2, Libraries: Global reach - Local Touch
- June 9, The History of Children's Literature
- June 16, Women’s Baseball in Illinois and the Midwest
- June 23, Historic Buildings and Businesses of Champaign
- June 30, Learn Your Story: Researching and Resources
- July 7, The Egyptian Trail: Early Roadways in Champaign County
- July 14, History of Libraries in the CU Area
- July 21, From Urbana to Hollywood in the 1920's
- July 28, Historic Buildings and Businesses of Urbana
Main Library
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