Research Center Proposal for Cottage Drexel Area Sparks Debate
Planning Unit of the Southeast Chicago Commission explores using the 53rd to 55th street area between Cottage Grove and Drexel for a research center amid Hyde Park renewal plans. The Chicago Defender accuses the move of pushing racial displacement and calls for organized opposition to a "Negro clearance" program while planners note potential housing losses and the need for thorough public hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
55Th
53Rd Streets
Cottage Grove
Drexel
South East Chicago Commission
Hyde Park
Chicago Defender
Defender
University of Chicago
Lawrence Kimpton
Julian Levi
SECC
University Area
Washington Park
Levi
The
Herald Friday
53Rd
Cottage
St. Clair Drake
Kimpton
Ordinance On Hyde Park Redevelopment Heads To Council
Doyle expects Chicago Land Clearance Commission to introduce a ordinance in the City Council on Thursday. hearings may begin a week after, with a decision after. The plan seeks to finance Hyde Park A and B projects and involves acquiring Hyde Park Manor Hotel at 5510 Harper for demolition. Plans for the Chevy building at 5506 Lake Park include a parking lot and possible small shops in a future community shopping center. The developer may buy the Chevy building or the owner may stay and operate under the redevelopment plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Meltzer
SECC
Community Conservation Council
Webb & Knapp, Inc
Hyde Park
Doyle
Philip A. Doyle
Chicago Land Clearance Commission
Hyde Park Manor
LCC
Harper
Chevy
Hyde Park Chevrollet
Lake Park
Community Conservation Council Tours Urban Renewal Area
Members of the Community Conservation Council toured the entire urban renewal area Saturday in a Grayline Bus. The group was accompanied by officials from the University of Chicago. In the photo from left to right are Hubert L. Will Howard Goodman Dr. Lloyd Hall David Sutton chairman Dr. Louis Mann Mrs. Charles P. Schwartz Edwin A. Rothschild and Gustavus F. Swift Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Conservation Council
Jack Meltzer
The
University of Chicago
Hubert L. Will
Kimbark
Howard Goodman
University
Lloyd Hall
Greenwood
David Sutton
CCC
Dorchester
Louis Mann
South Shore
Charles P. Schwartz
Woodlawn
Edwin A. Rothschild
E. 50Th
Gustavus F. Swift, Jr
Grace Tugwell Resigns Over Hyde Park Renewal Work
Grace Tugwell describes urban renewal efforts in Hyde Park Kenwood and criticizes weak enforcement of the new housing code. She notes 149 court hearings led to 36 fines totaling about 1500 and outlines a city pilot using five inspection teams to crack down on slum operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tugwell
Hyde Park
Kenwood
Newal
Hyde Park-Kenwood
Grace Tugwell
Daly
Dang
Task Force
Also Mentioned on This Page
Community Conservation Board
City Council
Meltzer
Council
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!