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To: Diana in Wisconsin
Could the legacy library of the nation’s first black president propel the displacement of thousands of low-income black families right in his backyard?”

Hyde Park isn't great, but it is better than Kenwood to the north and Woodlawn to the south. Be ing near Lake Shore Drive and Lake Michigan (including "The Point") is extremely desireable). Also near IC/Metra trains. Nicer and safer than the El. Also near the beloved Museum of Science and Industry.

This is probably (from their point of view) the ONE nice thing these people had. No more.
18 posted on 07/28/2025 3:07:59 PM PDT by Dr. Sivana ("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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To: Dr. Sivana

When our boys were young (pre-teens) we made trips to Chicago on a regular basis for the museums alone. They have some amazing things there. The boys were always, ‘engaged’ and really enjoyed those days, as did we all.

My fave will always be The Shedd Aquarium. Those prehistoric Sturgeons were always creepy, though. Amazingly old - like hundreds of years!

Visited a ‘Monet’ showing at the art museum (forget the name) back in the day. Did NOT take the boys, LOL!


19 posted on 07/28/2025 3:18:46 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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