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Monthly Archives: August 2012
Naval Air Station Glenview, buried in plain sight
It was some months back that, lost and trying to find my way back on track on my way to work, I stumbled across this New Urbanist development in north Glenview. Decent enough stuff, as suburban development goes, with plenty … Continue reading
A rare bird: the Art Deco church
One day last summer I was looking at a map of the city, looking for places I hadn’t been. I realized I couldn’t remember ever venturing west on Irving Park, so, off I went. I saw lots of neat stuff, … Continue reading
Posted in Andrew Rebori, Art Deco, Midcentury churches
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Peterson Ave MidCentury Architecture, Part 2
If you are a fan of 1950s and 1960s design, it is well worth your time to park your car on Peterson, just west of Western Avenue, and take a long walk west. You’ll find a variety of architectural gems, … Continue reading
Posted in Peterson Avenue
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Peterson Avenue Mid-Century Modernism, Part 1
My attention span is like the beam of a lighthouse – narrowly focused, always roving. I write about a topic; it’s out of my head and I’m on to the next thing, and the old topic is over and finished, … Continue reading
