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Let us introduce you to Theodia, Isaiah, Phyllis, Shannah, Mary, Alysia, Thomas, Kenisha, Sherman, Natalie, Stacey, Sandra, and Pamela! These are your neighbors and fellow Aurorans. Get to know them through our installation of Community Voices, which showcases stories from our African American community.
The African American community has been an integral part of the growth and expansion of Aurora for over 160 years. In 1860, 12 African Americans lived in Aurora. That number today is close to 20,000. Over the course of this history, Black people in Aurora have been civically engaged members and leaders of the community, contributing to Aurora’s economic, social, structural, spiritual, and political development.
Community Voices is an initiative to provide space for community members to share their individual stories. The mission of Community Voices is to foster connections, cultivate empathy, and nurture a sense of belonging at the library. We center Community Voices exhibits around particular heritages or identities that are meaningful for our community.
Art deco, metal housewares dating to the 1930s are showcased in this new exhibit by the Mid-West Early American Pressed Glass Club of Aurora. The exhibit features more than 20 items from the 1925 Paris, France Exposition International des Arts Decoratifs and a Connecticut manufacturer of industrial and commercial parts who introduced art deco-style housewares to the U.S. Items on display are brass or copper-plated with chrome. They include a napkin holder, serving spoon and fork, triple tray, sugar and creamer, waffle set, ice bowl and tongs, blue mirror tray with four cocktail cups, candlesticks, ice drink mixers, and an "occasional" box. Each piece is trademarked with the Chase Brass and Copper Co. centaur.
