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Twenty years ago, when many of Chicago’s public housing apartments were being torn down after years of neglect, some former residents rallied to preserve one building. That eventually became the National Public Housing Museum. Its exhibits span decades and cover cities across the U-S. The museum opens its doors tomorrow (Fri). While people in Chicago might be familiar with the disinvestment, decaying buildings, and gang violence in the projects - the museum tells a different story about public housing. Its mission is to highlight the voices of the residents and the sense of community that many experienced. WBEZ’s Esther Yoon-Ji Kang brings us some of their stories. HOST: DIXON