Hyde Park Lighting Project Aims To Light East Hyde Park
Hyde Park Kenwood set for new street lighting along East Hyde Park Blvd from Drexel to Jackson Park with overhead standards like those on 53rd and 55th streets. City officials report accelerated progress for Hyde Park Kenwood and a federal report due June 15.
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Cohn and Stern Plan Expansion In New Store
Cohn and Stern, a men s wear shop at 1329 E 53rd, will expand and move to 1542 E 53rd by September 1. The four year old business will occupy a space about four times larger with six times the current stock storage and will modernize and air condition the new premises at 1542 E 58rd before moving in.
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Parking Lot Plan Triggers Hyde Park Controversy
In Hyde Park around 53rd and Lake Park a proposed city parking lot to serve the 53rd Lake Park business district sparks local debate. Architect Felix Simmenauer argues the inner core site would raze his rebuilt Harper Avenue office and seven nearby homes, while preserving the Chancellor hotel.
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U of C Plans Acquisition and Demolition at 5486 Greenwood
The University of Chicago says it has acquired and will raze the six-apartment building at 5486-88 Greenwood. The structure, converted to 24 units with shared baths and makeshift kitchens, was bought from Abraham Steingold amid a municipal court case No. 301250 alleging multiple violations. Discontinuation of the suit is expected after the demolition.
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Hyde Park Kenwood seeks 200 members in two weeks
Hyde Park Kenwood Community Conference launches a May 25 membership drive to reach 200 new members within two weeks. The effort supports a $12,000 finance goal for expanding community service programs and ends with a June 7 movie benefit at the Harper Theater.
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