Hyde Park Renewal Grants Move Ahead With Homes Plan
The Hyde Park Renewal Commission advances its first apartment purchase at 5623-33 Blackstone from the University of Chicago and announces two redevelopment projects totaling about 47 acres. Sponsors seek June interest and outline five and six bedroom patio and garden homes priced from 25 000 to 39 950 with single and two story designs.
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the Land Clearance Commission
Hyde Park Renewal
Blackstone
The
University of Chicago
University
Commission Ac
Hyde Park
Byron Sistler
Lake Park
55Th St
Dorchester Ave
54Th St
Urban Renewal Administration
Lake Park Ave
Commission
J. Garrett Allen
John Simpson
Walter Blum
Mgser
Harry Weese
Hail and Farewell for Merriam
A farewell reception honors Robert E. Merriam to be held Thursday night July 14 from 8 to 10 p.m. at the fifth ward alderman’s office 1468 E 55th St. Sponsors are the fifth ward citizens committee. Merriam will join the budget director's staff in Washington August 1 and will keep a Chicago voting address.
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Robert E. Merriam
Fifth Ward
E. 55Th St
Fifth Ward Citizens Committee
Merriam
Chicago
Republican-Fusion
Washington
Dorchester
Five Million Raised Toward U of C Campaign Goal
The University of Chicago advances toward a 32.7 million fundraising drive, having collected five million in 30 days. Trustees boosted early funds with four million, and corporate and individual gifts add over one million. The plan dedicates 10.8 million for neighborhood improvements and housing, including a 6.6 million total for new undergraduate residence halls. A key project is a 500-seat women’s residence on Dudley Field near Ida Noyes Hall.
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Charles Gibson
University of Chicago Real Estate Office
University
Dudley Field
Open House At Chicago Ground Observer Corps Filter Center
The Ground Observer Corps invites the public to an open house July 14 at the Chicago Air Defense Filter Center in Jackson Park Museum of Science and Industry. Visitors can watch operators at plotting boards from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and view GOC activity films with refreshments.
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Chicago Air Defense
Ground Observer Corps
Robert M. Woodward
Civil Defense
Illinois
GOC
Museum of Science and Industry
Jackson Park
Chicago
Air Defense
Air Force
Springfield
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First Renewal Apt
State Housing Board
Gibson
University of Chicago Real Estate
Recep
Tion
U of C
Board of Trustees
Edward L. Ryerson
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