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Newspaper
Hyde Park Herald
Location
Hyde Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1977
Page
11
Minor items and briefs across town feature local events, sports standings, and civic notices. Readable notes include community meetings, school updates, and upcoming public services in this midweek paper segment.
The Julius Rosenwald mansion at 4901 S Ellis, unused since the University of Chicago era, is eyed by developer Lou Silverman who intends to convert the estate into three large condominiums or a similar multi unit housing, sparking community division and potential long lasting impact.
Community debate centers on Silverman plan to build 12 townhouses and renovate the Rosenwald mansion on a 2.2 acre site. KOHC warns the plan sets a dangerous precedent, while the paper endorses the plan with modifications to preserve open space and housing needs. A 8 p.m. meeting at 4915 S Woodlawn discusses a Planned Unit Development as a compromise.
The Conference tour of Wooded Island found broken glass holes and litter hazards along paths and parking areas. Benches need paint and repair while a cement lily pond and duck family drew praise. The Park District will receive cleanup notes and volunteers are urged to call Shirley at 288 8343.
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