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Kenwood Chamber of Commerce elects Schira as treasurer
Hyde Park Kenwood revival era notes reveal 90 percent city buys in the urban renewal area and 80 percent relocation of displaced residents. History recounts founders including Orme OConnell and early leaders like Harry Salvat and Samuel Bell, with chartered aims to promote ethical business and mutual aid on East 47th Street.
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al Yodhelson
Queen Dromat
Courtney Snethen
Carter Realty
Hyde Park
Kenwood
Nicholas Melas
40Th Place
Orme
William) O’connell
O’connell
E. 47Th
O'Connell
O’hare Field
Harry Salvat
Perfection Motors
Chrysler
Salvat
East 47Th Street
East 43Rd Street
Hyde Park Boulevard
Cottage Grove Avenue
Lake Michigan
City of
Chicago