The History Of The Walnut Room And Why It’s Not Nostalgic For Everyone
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The Walnut Room in the Macy’s department store downtown has been a longstanding holiday tradition in Chicago. While it is a source of Christmas nostalgia for many, it brings back painful memories of discrimination for others.
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