The Dividing Line
From Ghost of a Chance by The Minnesota Star Tribune
February 10, 2025 · 47 min · Episode 6
About this episode
Eric uncovers the story of the Robinsons during a pivotal moment in the 1960s through firsthand accounts.
Episode 6 -- To find out what happened to the Robinsons in the 1960s, Eric doesn’t need old records anymore. People alive today tell him the story of the historic moment when the jack hammers and bulldozers arrived. Eric learns what is left of Harry and Clementine Robinson’s lives. For documents, photos and other source material related to this episode, go to https://www.startribune.com/ghost-of-a-chance-podcast-episode-6-guide/601204960 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Topics covered
- history
- 1960s
- urban development
- personal stories
- community impact
Keywords
- Robinsons
- 1960s
- jack hammers
- bulldozers
- urban history
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Minnesota Star Tribune
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