I remember my family having big barbeques out in Washington Pk during the late 70's early 80's. Those were good times though. There's a strip of park between MLK and one of the park's drives (can't remember it's name) between Garfield and 51st. That's where we used to have a ball. Can't forget the Bud Billiken Parade on King Dr.
By the way the former alderman nor present Prozac-taking,wig wearing, she-man, gozilla-face alderman doesn't live in Paul G Stewart. Just show what a piss poor so journalist you are. You probaly can't even afford to hang out on 47th street.
There a whole big 3rd Ward beyond 47th and King, that the former alderman ignored; that's one reason she lost. If you think that corner looks beautiful now, you weren't around in the '60's, before Tillman got her hands on it. Yes, Tillman lives in Paul Stewart, as she proudly stated during her campaign. Very "classy" comments about our current alderman; nothing she hasn't heard before from haters. By the way, do you live in the 3rd Ward or do you just "kick it on 47th St"?
I grew up in that area and still visit my peeps there. I was not born in the 60's and Tillman wasn't the alderman until the 80's. When did YOU move to the ward? I feel sorry for you man, if you feel that Tillman "trashed" the ward. I remember when there was nothing but dirt on King Drive and nobody wanted to live there. Now there are all these new people who don't know what she did. And some haters.
I didn't "move" to the ward. I've lived at the same address for the last 51 years, thank you very much. We were REMAPPED into the 3rd Ward from the 11th, and the level of service went into the toilet. And I remember the Regal, the Met, and Walgreens, and dozens of other stores at 47th and King. It's you who needs the history lesson if you think that corner is better than it was. 5,000 vacant lots in the 3rd Ward under Tillman. Wake up, child.
Hey Artistmac. I know you are not talking about the four beautiful statutes on 47th Street. It is magnifcant at night. The whole area looks fabulous. It looks like you have beef with the former alderman. Brotha you should chill. My friends and I kick it on 47th Street now and it is the place to be. So how you say she "trashed" it I don't get. What's up with you man?
Let me tell you what used to be at that corner. Walgreen's. The Regal and Met theaters. Terry's Department Store. The Palm Tavern. And many other businesses large and small. It's been a long, long time since 47th Street from State to King Drive was "the place to be". Don't take my word for it. If your grandparents grew up in Bronzeville, ask them.
Grandparent Comment:It's a start but doesn't tell the whole story, does it? 47th Street-Grand Boulevard, then South Park, then King Dr. Valentine Photgraphers, Big Ben's Shoes, Fuller's South Center, Bacon's, around the corner and last time I checked, still holding on. We had the Regal performers mixing with the community. 35th, 39th and 43rd, we had theaters, doctor's and dentist's offices, hotels, hat shops, restaurants and other businesses suppoorting the community.
I'm glad that you post yoyur videos of the South Side on Youtube. It makes me feel great that someone is showing the positive side of the South Side that the media refuses to show. People think that the only Blacks with money are in Jackson Park and Washington Park, but they forget that Blacks with money are all over such as Chatham, Burnside, Woodlawn, the Wild Hundreds, and elsewhere.
Thanks. It's high time people hear about the great things that are always happening in our community, and are ignored in favor of fires, murders and car accidents.
It seems like a great location - you can be downtown on the number three bus in ten or fiteen minutes! After all, not all whites lower property values! (Haw, haw!)
So, are you saying that apartment living should only be for the very wealthy and the very poor? And I won't even dignify that "bus full of niggers" comment with a response:-(
You'll be fine. King Drive's newest residents, middle-class and upper-middle class homeowners, share your safety concerns. It's one reason incumbent Ald. Haithcock and Tillman are in runoff races.
I hope so too, but at least please let whites visit the area. I would like to see King Drive in person at least one in a lifetime. The only time i've been to the southside was going to the Muesum of Science & Industry, and going to Indiana via Lakeshore/South Shore Drive.
Really, the south side's reputation for crime has been completely overblown. Take a cruise down King Drive from Cermak to 51st St., then go left on 51st St. east, then north on Drexel (another beautiful boulevard that parallels King Drive a few blocks east.) And bring your camera. The greystone mansions along both boulevards are amazing.
I'm sorry I missed this. Great to hear King Dr. is coming back. I still rather hope that Bronzeville will still be a black area since it was an historic black neighborhood.
I remember my family having big barbeques out in Washington Pk during the late 70's early 80's. Those were good times though. There's a strip of park between MLK and one of the park's drives (can't remember it's name) between Garfield and 51st. That's where we used to have a ball. Can't forget the Bud Billiken Parade on King Dr.
soln4suhreborn 2 years ago
I enjoyed the drive.
gracebeliever 4 years ago 2
By the way the former alderman nor present Prozac-taking,wig wearing, she-man, gozilla-face alderman doesn't live in Paul G Stewart. Just show what a piss poor so journalist you are. You probaly can't even afford to hang out on 47th street.
MicChech1 4 years ago
There a whole big 3rd Ward beyond 47th and King, that the former alderman ignored; that's one reason she lost. If you think that corner looks beautiful now, you weren't around in the '60's, before Tillman got her hands on it. Yes, Tillman lives in Paul Stewart, as she proudly stated during her campaign. Very "classy" comments about our current alderman; nothing she hasn't heard before from haters. By the way, do you live in the 3rd Ward or do you just "kick it on 47th St"?
artistmac 4 years ago
I grew up in that area and still visit my peeps there. I was not born in the 60's and Tillman wasn't the alderman until the 80's. When did YOU move to the ward? I feel sorry for you man, if you feel that Tillman "trashed" the ward. I remember when there was nothing but dirt on King Drive and nobody wanted to live there. Now there are all these new people who don't know what she did. And some haters.
MicChech1 4 years ago
I didn't "move" to the ward. I've lived at the same address for the last 51 years, thank you very much. We were REMAPPED into the 3rd Ward from the 11th, and the level of service went into the toilet. And I remember the Regal, the Met, and Walgreens, and dozens of other stores at 47th and King. It's you who needs the history lesson if you think that corner is better than it was. 5,000 vacant lots in the 3rd Ward under Tillman. Wake up, child.
artistmac 4 years ago
Hey Artistmac. I know you are not talking about the four beautiful statutes on 47th Street. It is magnifcant at night. The whole area looks fabulous. It looks like you have beef with the former alderman. Brotha you should chill. My friends and I kick it on 47th Street now and it is the place to be. So how you say she "trashed" it I don't get. What's up with you man?
MicChech1 4 years ago
Let me tell you what used to be at that corner. Walgreen's. The Regal and Met theaters. Terry's Department Store. The Palm Tavern. And many other businesses large and small. It's been a long, long time since 47th Street from State to King Drive was "the place to be". Don't take my word for it. If your grandparents grew up in Bronzeville, ask them.
artistmac 4 years ago
Grandparent Comment:It's a start but doesn't tell the whole story, does it? 47th Street-Grand Boulevard, then South Park, then King Dr. Valentine Photgraphers, Big Ben's Shoes, Fuller's South Center, Bacon's, around the corner and last time I checked, still holding on. We had the Regal performers mixing with the community. 35th, 39th and 43rd, we had theaters, doctor's and dentist's offices, hotels, hat shops, restaurants and other businesses suppoorting the community.
Thanks for the memories.
MystFaith 4 years ago
I'm glad that you post yoyur videos of the South Side on Youtube. It makes me feel great that someone is showing the positive side of the South Side that the media refuses to show. People think that the only Blacks with money are in Jackson Park and Washington Park, but they forget that Blacks with money are all over such as Chatham, Burnside, Woodlawn, the Wild Hundreds, and elsewhere.
nathans226 4 years ago
Thanks. It's high time people hear about the great things that are always happening in our community, and are ignored in favor of fires, murders and car accidents.
artistmac 4 years ago
It seems like a great location - you can be downtown on the number three bus in ten or fiteen minutes! After all, not all whites lower property values! (Haw, haw!)
boazrg 4 years ago
what you talking about? you want to ride bus full of niggers?
What's with the all black middle class housing project? If they are middle class they shouldn't be living there.
grossgermany 4 years ago
So, are you saying that apartment living should only be for the very wealthy and the very poor? And I won't even dignify that "bus full of niggers" comment with a response:-(
artistmac 4 years ago
people automaticaly assume an area with a high population of african americans has a high crime rate
101jordan 4 years ago
Are you sure it is safe for me? I'm thinking about visiting King Drive ^_^
TimmyTV88 4 years ago
You'll be fine. King Drive's newest residents, middle-class and upper-middle class homeowners, share your safety concerns. It's one reason incumbent Ald. Haithcock and Tillman are in runoff races.
artistmac 4 years ago
And one reason they both lost.
flamingvans 4 years ago
I hope so too, but at least please let whites visit the area. I would like to see King Drive in person at least one in a lifetime. The only time i've been to the southside was going to the Muesum of Science & Industry, and going to Indiana via Lakeshore/South Shore Drive.
TimmyTV88 4 years ago
Really, the south side's reputation for crime has been completely overblown. Take a cruise down King Drive from Cermak to 51st St., then go left on 51st St. east, then north on Drexel (another beautiful boulevard that parallels King Drive a few blocks east.) And bring your camera. The greystone mansions along both boulevards are amazing.
artistmac 4 years ago
The #3 bus runs all day.
FGFMinfo 4 years ago
I'm sorry I missed this. Great to hear King Dr. is coming back. I still rather hope that Bronzeville will still be a black area since it was an historic black neighborhood.
ljenkin6 4 years ago