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Comment on Sullivanesque ornament by ecbatana eagleturtle

ecbatana eagleturtle — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 21:40:36 +0000

Sullivanesque often seems too densely ornate. In the smaller cities we see more subdued depictions of graceful flowing lines in the ornamentation.

Comment on Seed & Sin: Lincoln Avenue’s Motel Row by Michael Antman

Michael Antman — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 03:33:56 +0000

I grew up within walking distance of all of these motels. One interesting detail that I still remember from childhood: The Rio used to have a sign painted directly on its windowless brick wall that said (I don’t remember the exact words, but this is close): “For 12 consecutive years, the Rio Motel has had the highest occupancy rate of any hotel in the world.” I never knew how they knew this, or if it was true.

Comment on Preservation in a global economy by Cody

Cody — Fri, 24 May 2013 22:00:36 +0000

Dear sir,

Type fundrise in to google. There is a distinct reason that after the depression our cities stopped being built by those who live in them, who care about them. The creation of the SEC included a restriction on private equity offerings to “accredited investors,” currently defined as those worth a million or more. The creation of the FHA and nationalization of the mortgage industry is the other component of the disempowerment of urban neighbors.

Fundrise gets around this problem by using the internet as an effective way to solicit equity in neighborhood projects via PUBLIC equity offerings — securitizing development.

There is hope, and it comes in the form of innovative companies making the existing protectionist laws look as foolish as they are.

Comment on The most beautiful street in Chicago by Ladd M. Duda

Ladd M. Duda — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:55:35 +0000

Living at 646 W. Fullerton in the early 1970′s ,I agree that those blocks are the most beautiful in all of Chicago. The lovely structures and the canopy of trees always made me happy to come home after a long day of work on LaSalle St.

Comment on Swing Bridges of the Sanitary and Ship Canal by Chicago’s Rail Bascule Bridges | A Chicago Sojourn

Chicago’s Rail Bascule Bridges | A Chicago Sojourn — Thu, 23 May 2013 04:59:04 +0000

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Comment on Castle Apartments by Marv

Marv — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:14:39 +0000

This is an amazing site. I attended elementary school across the street from the building at 6705 N Washtenaw back in the 50′s. Thanks

Comment on The Trail of Churches, Part 4 – St. Mary of the Angels Church by Celia

Celia — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:10:28 +0000

A beautiful and informative post.

Comment on The Trail of Churches, Part 2 – Holy Trinity Polish Catholic Church by The Trail of Churches, Part 3 – St. Stanislaus Kostka Church | A Chicago Sojourn

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:07:43 +0000

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Comment on Suburban in their day by The Trail of Churches, Part 3 – St. Stanislaus Kostka Church | A Chicago Sojourn

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:07:40 +0000

[...] bring the congregation more closely together, enhancing spirituality by building community – Lake View Presbyterian is a fine example. Post-Victorian efforts like Holy Trinity are intended to overawe – to [...]

Comment on St. James Catholic Church – endangered on the south side by The Trail of Churches, Part 3 – St. Stanislaus Kostka Church | A Chicago Sojourn

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:07:36 +0000

[...] by prolific Catholic architect Patrick Keeley (also responsible for Holy Name and the endangered St. James), the building was begun in 1876 and dedicated five years [...]