Quincy and the Great Depression

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Written By Travis Hoffman
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There have been a fair share of tragedies that have hit the country over the last 200 plus years but one event has received very little attention since it happened, and yet the Great Depression may have had the greatest impact on the Gem City. In this episode we dive into how the depression hit Quincy.

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