227 Duffield Street, believed to be part of the Underground Railroad resistance, is the focus of preservation efforts by activists. Joy Chatel, who lived there for over 30 years, initiated these efforts before her death, with her daughter continuing the mission. The nonprofit Friends of Abolitionist Place, co-founded by both women, champions the house's historical significance. Built in the late 1840s, it may have housed escaped enslaved people. Advocates argue the city neglects the site, which could serve as a vital reminder of the struggle for freedom and racial equality.
The fact that there are these tunnels underneath is a great physical metaphor that the connections are still there - even if we don't see them.
It represents so much of the struggle, particularly in the context of the Underground Railroad and the ongoing fight for racial justice.
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