Letters to the Editor Clarify Lurie Co Role in Chicago Project
A George S. Lurie Co letter explains it is not a developer but a sales agent for two developer groups organized as Trusts under the American National Bank and Trust Company of Chicago. The writer, Jared B. Shlaes, confirms no corporate land ownership and notes involvement as marketing consultant. The piece also thanks local officials for addressing tax and urban blight concerns.
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George S. Lurie Co
American National Bank & Trust Company of Chicago
Jared B. Shlaes
P. J. Cullerton
Alderman Despres
Chicago
Hyde Park HR-3 Bid Favors Cooperative Units on Cottage Grove
Letter to Commissioner Duba explains why the Hyde Park HR-3 bid favors a cooperative apartment model over the Chicago City Missionary Society plan. It argues for more units on the site near Washington Park, larger two bedroom or more units, lower monthly assessments, and tax benefits, aiming for long term occupancy and stability.
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Chicago City Missionary Society
Missionary Society
Washington Park
Ironing Rooming House Converts Raise Valuation
A rooming house converted to a single family home saw its assessed value rise 41 percent in spring. Alderman Leon M. Despres notified the County Assessor's Office, resulting in an adjustment to a 7 percent increase.
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Leon M. Despres
Hyde Park Herald Notes On Community Proposal Differences
The column discusses Section 5 families and a proposal to create a family residence area in Hyde Park Kenwood, contrasting two plans before a bid, and cites Mikva on editorial page as addressing related problems. It also laments Springfield Senate’s elitist view likened to a House of Lords and calls for reapportionment to fix the issue.
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Hyde Park-Kenwood
Springfield
Senate
House of Lords
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John G. Duba
Department of Urban Renewal
Cottage Grove Avenue
Hyde Park
East 53Rd Street
Midway
Contemporary
Supreme Jewelers
Fairfax
Borgana-Ollegro
RENU
Ollivery
James Schultz
Federal Savings
HPFS
Hyde Park & South Shore
Trey
E. 55Th St
New Hyde Park Shopping Center
Mikva
East Corner
53Rd St
Dorchester
Sark and Lake
CTA
Clyde G. Ors
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