Letters To The Editor Correction And Wright Robie House view
A reader discussion addresses corrections of misspellings and quotes in previous editorials about Negroes and misspellings. The letter also contemplates moving or dismantling Frank Lloyd Wrights Robie House as Chicago architecture evolves, suggesting potential reassembly in a new setting and a Park District inquiry. Eric Friis comments about Robie House in Jackson Park.
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W. L. Flanagan
Mr. Flanagan
Mr. R. Pleasant
Mr. Pleasant
Flanagan
H. D. Armin
Tom Jenkins
Maryland
Robie
Wright
Archasology Department
Chicago
Williamsburg
Park District
Jackson Park
Eric Friis
Robie House debate weighs preservation vs change
In examining the Robie House controversy, the piece weighs keeping the building, moving it, or tearing it down. It notes preservation demands would require protecting surroundings, which is deemed impractical as the University is a growing institution.
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Robie House
The
University
Hyde Park Lease Renewal Brings Mixed Victory
Sylvia Newlander renewed our lease in Hyde Park amid support from the Herald Hyde Park Kenwood Community Conference NAACP IVL Alderman Office and Mayor’s Commission on Human Relations. Rent in the building rose 25 percent while others saw 5 to 10 percent increases, yet the outcome is welcomed by the Lulichs at 1403 East 57th Street.
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Hyde Park
The
Herald
Sylvia Newlander
Hyde Park-Kenwood
Good neighbors honor Ed Fruchtman death in Kenwood
Sylvia and Eugene Cotton thank Kenwood neighbors for spontaneous help after Ed ward J. Fruchtman died at Michael Rose Hospital. They describe the community’s warm support, meals, child care, and gifts for the 4700 4800 and 4900 blocks of Kimbark as services moved his family to departure for services in the East.
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Edward J. Fruchtman
Kimbark
Michael Rose Hospital
Kenwood
Hyde Park CCC hearing cited quotes and misidentification
A reader notes a Herald report on a CCC hearing at the United Church of Hyde Park. The writer claims quotes from Black groups were partial and objects to being identified as Hyde Park Unit vice chairman.
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The
Herald
CCC
United Church of
Hyde Park
Statement Distances Self From NAACP Representation
Norman Satir clarifies that his remarks were his own opinions and not those of the NAACP. He addresses confusion caused by an impression that he spoke on behalf of the organization. Sanity of affiliation noted in a brief address.
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NAACP
Norman Satir
Kimbark
Comfort stations urged for Hyde Park area
A Hyde Park resident asks the paper to address the shortage of public restrooms. He recalls past facilities at the Madison Park Hotel and Illinois and urges action to restore comfort stations in the neighborhood.
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H. P
Hyde Park
Madison Park Hotel
Illinois
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