Bridge Closing Described as a Necessary Evil
Ottawa residents along Jefferson street express mixed views on the bridge closure. Carl Schneider says the loss hurts transient trade but expects recovery after completion. Leland Stephen notes established customers will stay, yet some trade will shift. John Samios sees parking gains for steady shoppers. Frank St Julien fears temporary loss of some customers. Max Miller predicts fewer passersby but improved street value, planning to proceed. Sam Stein remains confident in stable trade. Alex Laris doubts the move but reports business as usual.
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Ottawa Street
Center St
Carl Schneider
Jefferson St
Leland C. Stephen
E. Jefferson Sr
Max Miller
E. Jefferson St
Sam Stein
Stein’s Fish Market
Alex Laris
Ideal Shoe Rebuilders
E. Jefferson, Sr
Jefferson Street Bridge Dismantling Moves Ahead
The Jefferson street bridge is being dismantled as part of Joliet’s waterway project. This marks the third bridge removed since spring after Jackson and Cass spans. Officials sought an injunction but dropped the delay plan. Van Buren street bridge handles east west traffic with two officers on duty.
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Jefferson St
Jefferson Span
Greater Waterway
Joliet
Jackson St
Cass St
Jefferson Link
van Buren St
Bridge Closings Deemed Beneficial Despite Inconvenience
Mayor William Hennessy declares Joliet bridges, including Jefferson street across the Des Plaines, close for deep waterway work as progress to Gulf of Mexico waterway. He notes shoppers still support Jefferson street merchants and expects continued bargain activity despite traffic disruptions.
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William Hennessy
Joliet
Jefferson St
Desplaines River
Great Lakes
Gulf
St Francis Academy to Sponsor Quilt Exhibit Today
St Francis Academy will host a quilt exhibition from 2 to 9 this afternoon featuring a 100 year old quilt. Mrs Bertha Secor will also display quilts at the academy.
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St. Francis Academy
Bertha Secor
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