University evictions rock Hyde Park in mass notice
The University of Chicago ordered mass evictions for about 300 residents across seven Hyde Park buildings managed by Baird and Warner. The move, aimed at freeing housing for married students, drew immediate protests and criticism from residents and local leaders before officials issued a regretful statement and prepared a clarifying letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Chicago
Hyde Parkers
The
University
Baird and Warner
Hyde Park
Lawrence Kimpton
Herald
University of Chicago Divinity School
Baird & Warner
SECC
Conference
Donahue
Community Leaders React to University Evictions
Community leaders from SECC Hyde Park Kenwood and local officials respond to University eviction plans. They urge individual family relocation, emphasize tax implications for married students, and call for transparency and community involvement in housing decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian Levi
South East Chicago Commission
Kimpton
University
Julia Abrahamson
Hyde Park-Kenwood
SECC
Harrell
Harrell Roulette Demolitions Target Multiple Apartment Buildings
A city plan lists several properties to be taken over with unit counts at 5700 20 Drexel Ave 6 units 5545 Ingleside Ave 14 units 5601 Maryland Ave 7 units at the SW corner of Gist St and Woodlawn Ave 11 units 5518 26 Ellis Ave 31 units 5471 79 Greenwood Ave 20 units 5482 Greenwood Ave 41 units. The note cites prior temporary pre fab housing and a demolition schedule starting after spring quarter with 88 unit barracks at 58th St and Woodlawn Ave first to go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drexel Ave
Ingleside Ave
Maryland Ave
Gist St
Woodlawn Ave
Ellis Ave
Greenwood Ave
58Th St
Tenants Demand Meeting With Chancellor Law rence Kimpton
A delegation of tenants called on University Chancellor Law rence Kimpton Monday afternoon seeking a discussion on housing concerns. The report notes the exchange continued on page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Kimpton
Also Mentioned on This Page
U of Orders
Chicago
T.m.k
Yours Very Truly
William B. Harrell
Charles R. Gibson
Surburban
Clarendon Hills
Hinsdale
S. Greenwood Cidego
Ilmantle
Hans Betz
Baird &Arner, Inc
A. M. Swarm
Elmer W. Donahue
Leon Despres
Maynard Krueger
Northwest
Gruetzmacher
Charles Gibson
Maryland
Hedges Harrell
Harrell Roulette
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!