Opposition to Kenwood Co op Housing Stirs Local Debate
A letters page argues that moderate income co op housing planned along 47th Street in Kenwood Town Homes would be an integrated, stable, and affordable option. The writer contends opponents fear its success and potential to challenge urban renewal’s profit focus, urging open-minded civic engagement.
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47Th Street
Kenwood Town Homes
United Cooperative Projects
Hyde Park-Kenwood
Southeast
Chicago Commission
Honest neighbor returns lost purse at the Co op
A shopper recounts leaving a purse in a grocery basket and finding it returned by a courteous woman at the Co-op courtesy booth. The grateful letter thanks the unknown helper, affirming faith in Hyde Park neighbors and the town’s good spirit.
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Co-op
Pat
Hyde Park
Sidewalk Sale At Kimbark Plaza Draws Shoppers
A photo shows shoppers at the 53 Kimbark Shopping Plaza sidewalk sale held outdoors last week. Standing left to right are Mrs. Lucia Shire of 1428 East 57th Street, Mrs. Elizabeth Hoffman of 5500 South Shore Drive, and Katy Greif of 1227 Hyde Park Boulevard. The plaza sponsored the event. Photo by Damon Fuller Jr.
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Kimbark Shopping Plaza
Lucia Shire
Elizabeth Hoffman
South Shore Dr
Katy Greif
Hyde Park Blvd
Damon Fuller, Jr
World’s Fair Camera Prep and Insta Fair Outfit
Martin Marx promotes saving on pictures at the World's Fair with a pre trip camera check and a vacation film plan. The Insta Fair outfit includes Instamatic Flashkit extra color film bulbs and a coupon book, priced at 19.99, with film processing in 24 hours after the trip.
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W. Pieter Byhouwer
Elen
Shoe Corral
Pfs
Kenwood
East 55Th Street
RUG Cleaners
Sourian Rug Cleaners
SS ST. Ref
Asmsun
Sovets
South Side
Peterson
Chicago
Woodlawn Hospital
Drexel Avenue
E. Hyde Park
S. Hyde Park
University National
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By Martin Marx
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