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WHOA! That's some real good stuff, albeit very bold.
I couldn't agree more with the necessity to think outside the box to bring some kind of magic to this place by drawing out what's unique in it and not leaving it to some cookie-cutter, pre-fab de…
Daniel I totally agree. Incorporating the historical significance of the area should be a component of remaking Polonia Triangle. The obelisks recently installed in Bronzeville are interesting and have sparked an idea. Think bold now...I propose to…
Bronzeville's campaign to revitalize their community by drawing on its history to give it a sense of place ought to be a model that we look at very closely as we try to bring new life to our own community.
The following article about the project by…
The Chicago Center for Working-Class Studies (CCWCS) has created a do-it yourself-tour of "Polonia Triangle" as part of its Interactive Labor Trail.
You can take a peek at it by clicking right here
The Labor Trail is the product of a joint effor…
Poet John Guzlowski, who's been featured on programs such as NPR's A Prairie Home Companion wrote about growing up in the vicinity of the Polish Triangle:
Lightning and Ashes: DPs in the Polish Triangle, Chicago, 1950s
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!
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!
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.
Here are two ideas to draw attention to Polonia (aka Polish) Triangle.
http://theplacemakingmovement.ning.com/group/polishtriangle/forum/topic/new?target=http%3A%2F%2Ftheplacemakingmovement.ning.com%2Fgroup%2Fpolishtriangle#
1) Modifying the CTA Bl…
Here are two ideas to draw attention to Polonia (aka Polish) Triangle.
http://theplacemakingmovement.ning.com/group/polishtriangle/forum/topic/new?target=http%3A%2F%2Ftheplacemakingmovement.ning.com%2Fgroup%2Fpolishtriangle#
1) Modifying the CTA Bl…
What’s your vision for the Polish Triangle? WPB and the Metropolitan Planning Council are teaming up to transform the Polish Triangle at the intersection of Ashland, Milwaukee and Division Streets into a great public place.
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- Northwest Chicago Historical Society
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