Metropolitan Chicago planning panel backs 50 mile regional district
A Chicago study group recommends a metropolitan plan extending to a radius of at least fifty miles from the city center. It urges surveys on territory, industry, housing, transportation, health, recreation, and governance, with emphasis on coordinated transit and utilities for a growing urban region.
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Chicago Negional Manning Committee
Sid- Fopalitan Planning Conference
Ontvago
Chicago
Nmite I
Mnes Ag
Waukegan
Elgin
Aurora
Michigan City
Evanston
Oak Park
Gary
Planolog
Lkely
Winds Bell Velophone Company
Umilta
Cotomittea
Milwaukee
Vex River
Severn
Politi
Npt
Ahort
Rrat
Sanitary” District
Chicago Plan Commissions
Chi‘go Zoning Commission
Transportation Committee
Chi' Éngo
Ita Exports
E A Bern Outlines Harlem Avenues Future Development
E A Bern maps Harlem avenues growth outlining transit improvements between Chicago Avenue and Pershing Road. He notes Tarlo Avenue and multiple rail lines, elevated routes, and the plan to extend service westward to Ogden Avenue. The piece highlights current double tracking on Hurroiet Street and proposed short road stretches to link north to south, enhancing east west movement in a densely populated district.
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Chicago Avenue
Pershing Road
Tarlo Avenue
Chicago
Lnter Urban Electric
Harlem Avenue
Wthwately
Douglas Park
Hurrot Avenue
Tus
Chicago and West Towne
Madison Street
Hurrisut Street
Stanley Avenue
Thirty-fourth
Ogden Avenue
Lina
Mudtoon
Harrison Street
Harlem Avenue Development Aims at Wide Street and Park System
A longstanding plan for Harlem avenue envisions a broad fifty to one hundred foot roadway with connected parks and a major public gardens project spanning Cook County. Proponents note interests from Berwyn, the Chicago and West Towns railway, and local zoning boards, urging swift action to attract development and ease traffic as autos expand.
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Berwyn
Roosevelt Road
Porebing Road
Gook County
Fron
Chicago
West Towne
Harlem Avenue
Cook ‘Éentry
Herrem Avenue
Aire
Cook County
Forest Preserve
Ithinofa
Harlem
Mu- Hong
Harlan Avenue Developments Outline Street Improvements
A fragment notes future work on Harlan avenue aimed at warding it as a modern street with planned improvements. It suggests steps to assure progress and describes enhancements to be implemented as part of a broader urban upgrade.
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Karten’ Avenue
Midat
Hartern Vende
Marlem
Harlan Avenue
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E. A. Bern
Harlem Ave
Wrigley Building
Wrigley
Sys
America
Public Service Company OF
Northern Illinois
H. L. Judd
Oak Park Ava
Oak Park, Ti
Wm. Gerschefske
3Rd Ave
Maywood
Jil Mayweed
Forest Park
Forest’ Park
Henry D. Schumacker
Fing Insurance
Marengs Ave
Col
H. J. Thoendel & Son Jewelora and Optométrista
Hiyee
Giaasea
Madison
Lance Bros. Department Store
Mohr & Sons
Maple Avenue
Phonsa
Busy Bee
Desplaines Ave
Garage
G, Linsenfelt
Klimmer
Dunlop
Avenue Phone Forest Park
Forest Park, Ill
William Kotz Baftet
Rasteurgai
Leach Rosa
Paalin
Lee Creamere
Deaplsines Ave
F.P
the Handy Shop
Illinois
Handy Shop
Carton
Havana
Dennison
Forest Park, Illinois
Pat
Chas. R. Hussey
DR. Ehler
West Suburban Electric
Circle Avenue
Electrical Contractors
Not Inc
Horace A. Martwick
Oseteopathia Phywolan
Wiesonsin
Owan
Riverside
Krercher's Delicatessen
Mohling’s
Milwaukee Age Bread Usinger
Milwaukee Meats and Sausage
Madison St
Forest Park Telephone F. P
Oriental
Cing
RUG CO
Circle Ave
Ottac
Heather Walter
W. L. Meyer
New Forest Park
Clole Ave
Madijoon Street
Roeber Carpenter
Nealdence
Lathrop
Dak Park
Austin
Elmhurst
Schuttler's Cleaners
Cammet
Omece and Works
W. Lake St
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