Open House Sparks South Shore revival effort
The idea for the first South Shore Open House began in Hyde Park Kenwood when Mrs. John Hayward discussed urban renewal with Mrs. Hans Morgenthau. Jerry Macsai rallied 500 women, forming a strong committee, leading to 1100 visitors touring 21 homes followed by a musicale at St Margaret's Church.
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South Shore
Kenwood
John Hayward
Hans Morgenthau
Hyde Park
Jerry Macsai
Jerry
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church
Potpourri Of A Chicago Street Says Much About Home
Well known writer Harry Petrakis reflects on South Shore and its diverse neighbors. He notes a mix of professions and backgrounds creating a humane, blended community his family cherishes, despite no single standard of measure for a neighborhood's quality.
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South Shore
Goldwater
Illinois
Harvard
Kenwood Ladies From South Shore Honor Kind Mentor
The Ladies from South Shore dedicate a year of guidance and affection to Kenwood Ladies who entered their lives in November 1963. They praise enduring support, lessons learned, and aspire to emulate the kind mentor.
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South Shore
Shore Doors Open South Shore Homes Tour Teases Diverse Dwellings
The four house tour spotlights apartments and homes from modest to lavish. Visitors will tour prize winning writer Harry Petrakis and author duo Arthur and Lila Weinberg homes, plus others with art collections. A Picasso and Chagall display, a vineyard backyard, and a remodeled chemical engineer home are among highlights.
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South Shore
Harry Petrakis
Pericles
Kosta Valakis
Arthur and
Lila Weinberg
Clarence Darrow
Pablo Picasso
Marc Chagall
Maurice Vlaminck
Paul Klee
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Charles Kresnoff
Euclid Ave
Kresnoff
Thomas O'Keefe
Cregier Avenue
Walter L. Johnson Jr
By Harry Petrakis
Paiste
Coles Ave
Faulkner
Beth Ami Synagogue
Kenwood Ladies
Barbara Ann Johnson
Walter L. Johnson, Jr
Cregier Av
Shore
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