Tag: South Side
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The United States Steel South Works
There’s been a renewed interest in the site of the former United States Steel South Works following Dave Matthews Band Caravan‘s use of the area. Thinking readers might enjoy a little history of the site, I’ve edited a few excerpts from my master’s thesis on the development (and decline) of the site and posted them…
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The 2011 Chicago Blizzard from Hyde Park
Chicago’s recent blizzard was the third snowiest on record, with 20.2″ of snow falling on the city and winds as high as 70mph. The winds were strongest near the lake, where drifting covered Lake Shore Drive and trapped cars throughout its length. I’ve received some requests to see the South Side scene, so I’ve compiled…
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South Side Sign Purgatory
Hidden in the shadow of the Crawford Generating Station is Ahern Signs. The company produces, cleans, repairs and installs all manner of signs, so it has an amazing collection of signs that are waiting to be processed or cannibalized for parts. Below are a few views of the collection, which reads like purgatory for retail…
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Gang Graffiti Wall Over Time
March 12, 2009 May 14, 2009 October 18, 2009
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South Side Street Corners
A recent excursion to photograph street corners on the South Side prompted me to put pull out a few other favorite corner shots. Whether the buildings that occupy these sites anchor commercial districts or serve as outposts in residential neighborhoods, they play key roles in communities.