Letter discusses using park land for parking and university campus needs
A reader urges converting park space to support a museum parking facility and a state university campus in Chicago. They argue McCormick Place profits prove park land can serve better uses, criticize park patrols, and propose temporary-use provisions to allow future repurposing of parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Museum of Science and Industry
Garfield Park
University of Iinois
Harrison-Halsted
Park Board
Stony Island
Park Land
Protest Against Gobbling Up Park Land To the Editor
Letter urges opposition to park land erosion in Hyde Park and calls for action on pedestrian safety at Stoney Island and Cornell Drive. It notes the need for a crossing signal to protect children and other pedestrians, warning against waiting for a serious accident. Grace Arentsen
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Park
Hyde Park
Stoney Island
Cornell Drive
Grace Arentsen
Parking Space Worries in Hyde Park Visits
A reader recalls easy parking near Hyde Park and the Museum of Science and Industry during busy summers, noting the space was plentiful until recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
Museum of Science and Industry
This Could Happen To You Mothers Case Hoax Trial
A mother recounts alleged wrongful arrest of her sons Jonathan and Leonard amid a 1961 shooting claim and a 1962 murder case. She cites numerous continuances, asserts the boys were exonerated and labels the proceedings a hoax. She mentions specific dates and a judge, asserting systemic misconduct.
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Jonathan
51Stst
Cottage Grove
Boyd
29Th Street
Lester Wolf
My Boy
Leonard
Salter
Call to readers on Carson Silent Spring dangers
A Herald letter cites Rachel Carson's Silent Spring in the New Yorker series and questions how long a free society will tolerate air and food poisoned by insecticide spraying. The writer urges reader responses to help develop ideas to combat the menace.
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Herald
New Yorker
Rachel Carson
Hyde Park Debates Del Prado Sign Controversy
Hyde Park residents critique a proposed 87 foot long electric sign atop the Del Prado Hotel asking if a neon display belongs in a residential neighborhood. They warn of zoning change precedents and parkland impact while noting advertising concerns and local tourist appeal.
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The
Hyde Park
Chicago
del Prado
del Prad
East End Park
Block
Gockenhocker
Hyde Park Blvd
the del Prado
Abraham A. Guttman
Del Prado Hotel Zoning Variance Support Letter
A Hyde Park reader thanks the editor for fair coverage of the Del Prado Hotel zoning variance request. The writer expresses gratitude for exposure to the community and hopes for a positive outcome at the September zoning board meeting.
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Re Gard
del Prado
Hyde Park
Kenwood
Hyde Park Architecture Relics Exhibit at Museum of Science and Industry
The display of Hyde Park architecture relics was prepared by Mrs. Albert Droste and the Conference Committee on Community Appearance. Historical information was provided by committee members who belong to the Society of Architectural Historians. Museum staff cleaned and installed the items. Marian C. Donnelly.
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Hyde Park
Museum of Science and Industry
Albert Droste
Society of Architectural Historians
Marian C. Donnelly
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