Art Colony in Hyde Park Shrinks as Tenants Depart
Thirteen tenants in Hyde Park’s art colony have liquidated or moved out, leaving two: Scandanavian Imports and Jack Hewitt. Activists discuss Harper Court as a potential center for artisans, with plans hinging on rezoning funding and SBA loans while managers consider relocation options and community impact.
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Danish imports proprietor threatens federal suit against city
Egil Quist of Scandinavian Imports at 1552 E Seth warns of a federal injunction against Chicago. He alleges DUR funds are being used to evict him in Hyde Park as property use remains undecided. DUR officials cite offers of multiple Hyde Park locations and DUR owned spaces.
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E. Seth
Chicago
Quist
the Herald
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Dean Sol Tax Named Dean of Chicago University Extension
Dean Sol Tax of 5537 Woodlawn is appointed to the position of Dean of Chicago University Extension, effective October 1, 1963. He previously chaired the Darwin Centennial Celebration committee at the University of Chicago in 1959 and coordinated the American Indian Chicago Conference there in 1961. he is a director of the…
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Woodlawn
Chicago University Extension
Tax
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