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Owners of Brinkerhoff Mansion bring new activity to the former Benedictine campus | Community Voices

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Vanessa Ferguson

Published April 7, 2023 at 10:11 AM CDT

Tammy and Gordon Fidler are the owners of the Brinkerhoff Mansion. They spoke to Community Voices about how they are utilizing the once empty space. They also shared what they’ve learned about the historical property and plans for the future.

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Vanessa Ferguson

Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.

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