Hyde Park Kenwood urban renewal marks ten years of struggle
In 1969 Hyde Park Kenwood reflects on nearly two decades of urban renewal effort. Despite progress some land remains unused and social costs rise, yet leaders urge continued patience and sustained integration across race and class. The piece recalls 1940s opposition and calls youths to persevere toward completion.
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Despres Predicts Progress in Hyde Park 1969
A playful forecast lists 11 items for Hyde Park in 1969. It mentions urban renewal affecting the Alport building Baroque Lounge and Harper Liquor while sparing Valois Restaurant, plus plans for 5400 Hyde Park and 5400 Cornell Block funding, and a heart transplant at Billings Hospital.
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Harper
Alport
Baroque Lounge
Harper Liquor
Valois Restaurant
Cornell
Open Lands
Flamingo
Fifth Ward
Chicago
Billings Hospital
Harper Theatre
Joyous caroling and urban parking debates wrap Hyde Park letters
Readers praise carolers from the Chicago Children's Choir and local volunteers, salute civic parking projects, and thank volunteers for the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club tree sale. The letters contrast kindness with criticism of youth and city life.
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Chicago Children’s Choir
First Unitarian Church
Urban Gateways
Hyde Park-Kenwood
the Herald
University Church of Disciples
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