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  • Collection: Jewish Life in Champaign-Urbana

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Newspaper announcement concerning the movement of a Jewish cemetery north of Urbana to Mount Hope.

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Mount Hope Cemetery, Champaign, was established in 1856.

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Hattie Kahn, the infant daughter of Nathan and Hanna Kahn, who died on August 1, 1870 is the oldest known Jewish burial in Champaign County.

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Addie Cohen being honored by the Sinai Congregation in 1938 with her two sons Julius, right, and Sol, standing, left; her grandson Nat Cohen, sitting, left; and Dr. A.L. Sacha.

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Plaque honoring the Sisterhood’s service located in Sinai Temple, Champaign.

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The Eichberg Opera House, located on the third floor, was the site of plays, minstrel shows, comedy troupes, and orators.

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Max Eichberg's New York Store: Dry Goods & Carpets and Opera Hall in Champaign, IL.

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Illinois Central Railroad engine stopped in Champaign, IL.

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Stern Bros. Clothing advertisement from August 23, 1897 issue of the Champaign Daily News.
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