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	Washington Park - Chicago
		A two-story parking garage in the southeast corner of the park is being considered to ease the park's summer parking shortage, park district officials said.
		Hairston took to task the park district and festival promoters who attended the meeting before adding that she was powerless to force festival promoters to move th events further into the park since the area in question is not in her ward.
		Washington Park Advisory Council President Cecilia Butler continued her long-standing push for a more permanent structure, like a band shell, to be built in the Seven Hills area of the park south of the DuSable Museum of African American History.
	www.hydepark.org /parks/washington.htm (10712 words)

	Washington Park
		Washington Park takes its name from the recreational area situated along the eastern border of the community, stretching from 51st to 60th streets along Cottage Grove Avenue.
		Low-lying and swampy prior to being dredged in 1884, the western portion of Washington Park was settled by Irish and German railroad and meatpacking workers in the 1860s and 1870s.
		The cultural and religious institutions of Washington Park have reflected the area's racial transition and its predominately fl population.
	www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org /pages/1321.html (751 words)

	Washington Park
		Washington Park's 372 acres stretch west from Cottage Grove Avenue between 51st and 60th Streets.
		The South Park Commission hired landscape designer Horace W. Cleveland in 1872 to execute the plans as best he could, though financial setbacks as a result of the fire and the 1873 depression made the commissioners scale back their plans.
		Washington Park often was the scene of racial tension and conflict as the demographic composition of its users began to change.
	www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org /pages/1319.html (320 words)

	Hyde Park History
		Washington Park is located approximately six miles south of the Chicago loop.
		Washington Park was known as South Park until 1881, and one of largest parks of the nineteenth century.
		The Hyde Park Neighborhood Club (HPNC) was founded in 1909 as part of the settlement house movement, to serve neglected or abandoned youth in the neighborhood.
	www.artic.edu /webspaces/greenmap/hydeparkhistory.html (880 words)

	Chicagoist: Washington Park Signature Playground
		We went down to Washington Park to be present for this press conference mainly because we wanted to get the names of those new bands out there faster than anyone else, but no such announcement was made.
		The Washington Park Signature Playground concept is based on a historical theme where the main pathway becomes a timeline through the park and community history.
		Washington Park celebrates the 125th anniversary of its naming this year, and it was important to all involved that Hyde Park's rich cultural history be captured in this playground and that it be accessible to everyone.
	www.chicagoist.com /archives/2006/04/27/washington_park_signature_playground.php (429 words)

	Chicago ''L''.org: Stations - Washington/Dearborn
		As part of a remodeling of the plaza, the driveway to the underground parking garage directly to the north of the subway stairs was extended south and thus the stairway was narrowed.
		The eight selected rail stations in addition to the Randolph-Washington mezzanine of Washington/Dearborn were Howard, Chicago, 79th and 95th/Dan Ryan on the Red Line; Jefferson Park on the Blue Line; and both the Thompson Center and 203 N. LaSalle entrances to Clark/Lake and the Randolph-Washington mezzanine of Washington/State downtown.
		As part of the construction of the Chicago Civic Center and its plaza, the southwest stairs to the Randolph-Washington mezzanine were widened and modernized.
	www.chicago-l.org /stations/washington-dearborn.html (3688 words)

	CHANGE - Chicago Housing Authority \| Housing Developments \| Family Developments \| Washington Park Homes
		Washington Park Homes is located on the near south side of Chicago.
		The Working Group for Washington Park is currently mapping out a strategy to include both the rehabilitation and redevelopment of Washington Park Homes.
		Approximately 56 units of the CHA’s Washington Park low-rise building portfolio will be rehabilitated into a mixed-income development, including14 public housing units, 31 affordable units and 11 market rate rental units.
	www.thecha.org /housingdev/washington_park.html (232 words)

	Ballparks of Baseball-Griffith Stadium-Washington Senators
		Washington, DC The site which Griffith Stadium stood for 50 years was also the site where several other ballparks were located.
		Built of mainly wood, National Park burned while the team was at spring training on March 17, 1911.
		The outfield wall at National Park varied in height (from 4 to 12 feet) and was very quirky.
	www.ballparksofbaseball.com /past/GriffithStadium.htm (503 words)

	University of Chicago helps celebrate 125th anniversary of Washington Park
		To celebrate the 125th anniversary of Washington Park, the Washington Park Advisory Council and the Civic Knowledge Project at the University of Chicago are holding a month-long celebration of the park's history and natural attractions.
		Join tour leaders Cecilia Butler, President of the Washington Park Advisory Council, and University of Chicago graduate students Moira Hinderer and Anne Stephenson for a walking tour of the park.
		The Washington Park Forum, also known as the "Bug Club," is an open-air forum for the public discussion of ideas.
	www-news.uchicago.edu /releases/06/060427.washpark.shtml (520 words)

	MAY, 1912 \| BaseballLibrary.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Boston's Fenway Park, built at a cost of $350,000, is formally dedicated, but the White Sox take a 5—2 win before an overflow crowd.
		Chicago 3B Heinie Zimmerman goes 0-for-5 with three strikeouts to end his batting streak at 23 games.
		Chicago White Sox 11, New York Yankees 5
	www.baseballlibrary.com /baseballlibrary/chronology/1912MAY.stm (1680 words)

	Jazz Age Chicago -- Washington Park
		s one of six large parks developed during the nineteeth century to serve the recreational needs of the people of Chicago, Washington Park, known as South Park until 1881, was one of the south side's largest and most popular amusement spaces during the early twentieth century.
		Then there is the massive carriage house, built for the accommodation of the park horses and vehicles, which is a model of its kind, and near the large conservatory is a beautiful lily pond.
		During the late nineteenth century, park officials and privileged observers often described Washington and the city's other large parks as democratic recreational spaces where citizens from all walks of life mingled and enjoyed the refreshing pleasure of an afternoon or evening outdoors.
	chicago.urban-history.org /sites/parks/wash_pk.htm (1201 words)

	Scots and Scots Descendants - McD-Mu
		Was in the grain business in England; came to US and from 1883 to 1903 was with the Chicago, Wilmington and Vermillion Coal Co., first as accountant and paymaster and afterward as general sales agt.; in 1903, organized the Interstate Coal and Coke Co., of which was pres.
		Washington persuaded him to come to New York where he stayed with Henry Knox and a treaty was formally hammered out in 1790.
		Reared on farm in Will co, came to Chicago to reside in 1879 but later went West and was on ranch 9 years in Colorado and was a justice of the peace in Gunnison Co. there; came to Chicago in 1891; employed with Consumers' Box Mfg.
	www.chicago-scots.org /clubs/History/Names-McD-Mu.htm (13129 words)

	Hyde Park, Chicago
		Bordered by 47th Street to the north, 61st Street to the south, Lake Michigan to the east and Washington Park to the west.
		One of Chicago's most historic neighborhoods, Hyde Park is home to the University of Chicago, The Oriental Institute, Smart Museum and the Du Sable Museum of African American History.
		Chicago Theological Seminary at University of Chicago was built in 1926.
	www.planetware.com /chicago/hyde-park-us-il-hp.htm (115 words)

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	Chicago Millennium Park Photo Album Pictures from Chicago Traveler
		This corner of the park is known as Wrigley Square.
		The walkways throughout the 24.5 acre Millennium Park are lined with well-maintained gardens and a variety of lush trees.
		Chicago Traveler is a private enterprise, not affiliated with the City of Chicago.
	www.chicagotraveler.com /chicago_millennium_park_pictures.htm (565 words)

	Park Sleep Fly - Ohare International Airport (ORD) Park and Fly Airport Hotel Parking Packages at Special Discounted ...
		Recently, the Chicago Department of Aviation celebrated the completion of the historic Midway Airport Terminal Development Program, an eight year program that transformed Chicago’s southwest side airport.
		Midway Airport is the premier point-to-point airport in the nation and an economic engine for the region, generating close to $7 billion in economic activity each year and 90,000 jobs.
		Chicago is a business center, with a diverse, powerhouse economy. It is also a tourism center, with world-renowned shopping, dining, museums, architecture, theater, music and more.
	www.parksleepfly.com /citysites/chicago/index.php (662 words)

	Chicago Park District: Washington Park
		Originally called South Park, the property was composed of eastern and western divisions, now Jackson and Washington Parks and the Midway Plaisance.
		Construction began on the western division, which was renamed in 1881 to honor George Washington (1732-1799), first president of the United States.
		Chicago Park District • Organized 1934 • Hortus in Urbe
	www.chicagoparkdistrict.com /index.cfm/fuseaction/parks.detail/object_id/BC7A8166-64DC-4363-AC26-0A2375E14669.cfm (250 words)

	Scots and Scots Descendants - U-Z
		Chicago and Pacific R.R., 1872-6, and its receiver, 1876-80; supt., Iowa Division C. and N.-W. Ry., 1880-3; gen. Supt.
		Her father, Daniel Williamson, from Cromarty, Scotland and her mother, Margaret Ray, from County Down, Ireland met in Washington Co. NY and were married there early in the 19th century.
		He drafted the law which led to the establishment of the sanitary district in Chicago, which he had tested in the courts prior to the public establishing by vote in 1889 the sanitary district.
	www.chicago-scots.org /clubs/History/Names-U-Z.htm (8518 words)

	Grant Park, Chicago
		Between South Michigan Avenue and the shore of Lake Michigan, from roughly East Washington Street on the north to 11th Street on the south with a panhandle between Lake Shore Drive and the lake.
		The Grant Park and South Michigan Avenue area attracts millions of visitors annually with its world-famed cultural institutions and its architecture by Louis Sullivan and Daniel Burnham.
		Grant Park extends eastward to Lake Michigan and south to the Field Museum of Natural History, 2 miles/3km away.
	www.planetware.com /chicago/grant-park-us-il-grant.htm (165 words)

	Washington Park Real Estate, Washington Park Homes For Sale, 60637 MLS
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		cherry cabs, cat5, parking available, open houses on sat from 1-4, best value in bronzeville for the $ these units are loaded, hot hot apprec.
		Our professional Washington Park agents are very knowledgeable and have years of experience with Washington Park schools, neighborhoods and Washington Park local market conditions.
	www.chicagorealestate-bw.com /searchresults.asp?Area=8040 (1235 words)

	Chicago Historical Society - W Index (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Walgreen, Charles: and University of Chicago, 21/1+2:20, 22, 23 21/1+2:31
		Washington, Harold, Chicago mayor, 19/3+4:80; and Richard J. Daley, 19/3+4:67; election of, 19/3+4:76
		Washington Park (Chicago neighborhood): use of restrictive covenants, 21/1+2:56—72
	www.chicagohs.org /pubs/w88index.html (1194 words)

	Flickr: Washington Park, Chicago
		Washington Park is Community Area 40 of 77 on the city's official roster.
		Washington Park encompasses the area from 63rd St north to 51st St, and Washington Park and King Dr (400 E) west to the Dan Ryan Expy.
		Visit the Washington Park forum and join in the conversation.
	flickr.com /groups/58633912@N00 (126 words)

	Photographs from the Chicago Daily News, 1902-1933: Subjects: 342
		Washington Park (Chicago, Ill. : Community area)--Buildings, structures, etc.--1900-1909.
		Washington Park (Chicago, Ill. : Community area)--Buildings, structures, etc.--1910-1919.
		Washington Park (Chicago, Ill. : Community area)--Buildings, structures, etc.--1920-1929.
	memory.loc.gov /ammem/ndlpcoop/ichihtml/cdnSubjects342.html (70 words)

	CR20: Washington Park
		The South Park Commission was given the responsibility of developing 1,055 acres of property into what was originally considered one park (South Park) and later renamed Washington and Jackson parks.
		Land transfers began in 1869 and the landscape architecture firm of Olmsted and Vaux was retained to design the new park.
		Activities in the park tended to be passive such as lawn tennis, croquet, and picnicking.
	members.tripod.com /chicagotheroarin20s/washingtonpark.html (213 words)

	East Chicago Block Stadium
		E.J. Block Stadium, located in Washington Park, was funded by the Block Family, founders of Inland Steel and beneficiaries to many of East Chicago's institutions.
		Intended for the use of Inland Steel employees and their children, the stadium, constructed in 1941, hosted professional minor league baseball in 1995.
		Today it serves has a home field for East Chicago Central Cardinals as well as Calumet College of St. Joseph and serves as host for the American Legion Post 369 Yankee’s baseball League.
	www.eastchicago.com /parksblockstadium.html (179 words)

	Stereoview - Washington Park Chicago - Littleton N.H. - Fritz Antiques Stereoviews.
		Stereoview - Washington Park Chicago - Littleton N.H. - Fritz Antiques Stereoviews.
		Stereoview - Washington Park Chicago - B.W. Kilburn - Littleton N.H. - Stereoviews.
		The bottom reads - "You want the Earth here it is at Washington Park Chicago.
	fritzantiques4.homestead.com /522washingtonparkchicago.html (67 words)

	Chicago Architect, Perkins and Will
		The Chicago office of Perkins+Will is the firm's founding office.
		From its initial project nearly 70 years ago – the acclaimed Crow Island School – to the award-winning Skybridge residential tower, the Chicago office has been a pinnacle of architectural excellence for the entire firm and the profession as a whole.
		Highly respected locally, nationally and globally, the Chicago office of Perkins+Will has won more local AIA design awards than any other Chicago design firm.
	www.perkinswill.com /locations/cities/chicago.aspx (132 words)

	Chicago Athlete -- Regional News Article
		Benefiting the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Center for Health and Fitness Wirtz Sports Programs, the highly competitive Kemper 10K will be contested on the South Side course near the lakefront.
		More than 1,000 people are expected to participate in the race at Washington Park near the University of Chicago campus.
		The Kemper Chicago 10K is a Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) circuit race.
	www.chicagoaa.com /news/Kemper72902.html (513 words)

	Washington Park on Centerstage Chicago - Washington Park : 5531 S. Martin Luther King Dr. , Chicago, (773) 256-1248, ...
		With an expansive collection of picturesque lakes, green fields and sturdy trees, this is one of the gems of the Chicago Park district.
		A casual stroll across the park will reveal numerous fishermen lazily tossing bait and tackle into small lakes all afternoon.
		The design of the park, completed in the late 1800s by the father of American landscaping, Frederick Law Olmsted, incorporates lagoons with footbridges and wooded islands to fashion an incredibly relaxing urban oasis.
	www.centerstagechicago.com /recreation/washington-park.html (232 words)

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