
Historic Apartments
Three recreated apartments at the heart of the National Public Housing Museum showcase the stories of diverse families who lived in the Jane Addams Homes.
Lower level
When American sitcom Good Times came out in 1974, it was the first time public housing residents saw themselves on mainstream television.
We worked with Maurice Edwards, President of the
Cabrini-Green Homes Community Development Corporation, to ask current Cabrini-Green residents to share their favorite episodes.
Clips from the show are played on a loop in our Lower Level gallery.
Three recreated apartments at the heart of the National Public Housing Museum showcase the stories of diverse families who lived in the Jane Addams Homes.
History Lessons offers intimate glimpses of life in public housing through everyday objects and personal memories.
Explore the role of open space—large lawns and tenant gardens, paved paths and play spaces, shady seating areas and public art—in creating more livable, healthy, and thriving communities.