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The Forgotten History of Common Ground: Chicago’s Secret Link to Devon Revealed Beneath the bustling streets and towering skyscrapers of Chicago lies a quiet, often overlooked chapter of urban history—the overlooked connection between the Windy City and Devon, a historic sector of London, England. Recently uncovered research has unraveled the fascinating story known as The Forgotten History of Common Ground: Chicago’s Secret Link to Devon, revealing how early 20th-century migration, shared cultural values, and architectural echoes forged an invisible bridge between two distant cities. ### Unearthing a Hidden Thread in Migration Patterns For decades, historians viewed Chicago’s immigrant communities as largely isolated enclaves shaped by singular national origins. But new archival discoveries shine a spotlight on an unexpected link: the subtle influence of Devon’s rural traditions and communal spirit in shaping Chicago’s neighborhoods—particularly on what’s sometimes lightly referred to as “Common Ground.”