Promoting Polonia Triangle

[Daniel Pogorzelski]

Here are two ideas to draw attention to Polonia (aka Polish) Triangle.
http://theplacemakingmovement.ning.com/group/polishtriangle/forum/t...

1) Modifying the CTA Blue Line stop's name from Division to Division-Polonia Triangle. In recent years the CTA has modified the names of some of its stops such as the Bronzeville stop on the Green Line. Additionally, the stop is directly underneath the actual triangle. Folks who would otherwise be oblivious to its designation would hear the stop announced every day.

2)Marking its history to let passersby the significance of this plaza. We could work to install a plaque somewhere on the property about Polonia Triangle's historical importance. I am aware of a similar initiative as part of the streetscape project at Six Corners in Portage Park. If we so chose we could even apply to get Polonia Triangle on the National Register of Historic Places, or better yet officially designated as a recognized Chicago Landmark

[Pinkowski]

both excellent ideas, daniel. i also said something similar about the historical importance of this triangle and suggested a plaque, even a flag, a couple of months ago. however, that was when the pigeon problem was the hot topic.

[Mira Modelska-Creech]

I think these are great ideas! I think that it's a scandal that what was built by many generations of Poles has been destroyed. I think that it's time that it's beauty is restored to drive the neighborhood forward!

[Wojciech Putz]

We need to honor the place where Poles helped to create Chicago and free Poland. How many people walk by everyday oblivious to the important events and contributions that happened in this place!