Makes me sick...lived in PF from 1952-2002 and saw it right from its beginnings to its very sad, sad end. Glad I no longer live there as it is no longer the "Camelot" it once was....and to watch it slip further down hill is hard. The town was all about the first people who came with bright and new ideas. Once that group of people moved on, or died it was the end. After 50 years in the town I gave up....I no longer want to look back.
my Dad who was a marketing genius known nationally , he had been marketing developer to some well known properties (such as Harbor Point in Chicago) he brought in a huge developer willing to spend tons of money to put shops into the Plaza and the PF board said no and sat on their butts. Dad couldn't believe it having lived in PF since 1958 and having to watch it all die when it didn't need to. Dad and Mom moved out after that because they knew it was going to continue to go downhill. so sad
and now in 2011..Marshall Fields is gone! There are these stupid row houses standing in what once was the plaza parking lots. It looks so odd and out of place
Wow! I don't recognize your name...what Jr. High did you go to? My name at the time was Shannon Freedman, lived at 73 Blackhawk...went to Blackhawk Jr. High
For me, it's sad to see it go. I have some great memories involving Park Forest Plaza from my teenage years (primarily 1968-72). Being that I now live many miles away, I wasn't aware of the changes, so thanks for posting this. My, how things change...
66 new houses have been built in the area where the Gioldblatt's parking lot was. This spring, the Marshall Fields building is being demolished and more houses are being built.
WTF!!?? I was born and raised there from 1962 to 1978! Went to Mohawk elementary school and Rich East HS and was raised in a house on Mantua street. I sick seeing this! That giant hill they had outside Marshall Field's was so nice looking! Sears by the clock tower a center point! DAMN!
That's my friend's dad in the video(not the cameraman)
instabad83 1 month ago
Makes me sick...lived in PF from 1952-2002 and saw it right from its beginnings to its very sad, sad end. Glad I no longer live there as it is no longer the "Camelot" it once was....and to watch it slip further down hill is hard. The town was all about the first people who came with bright and new ideas. Once that group of people moved on, or died it was the end. After 50 years in the town I gave up....I no longer want to look back.
meezerlover 3 months ago
my Dad who was a marketing genius known nationally , he had been marketing developer to some well known properties (such as Harbor Point in Chicago) he brought in a huge developer willing to spend tons of money to put shops into the Plaza and the PF board said no and sat on their butts. Dad couldn't believe it having lived in PF since 1958 and having to watch it all die when it didn't need to. Dad and Mom moved out after that because they knew it was going to continue to go downhill. so sad
40momba 3 months ago
and now in 2011..Marshall Fields is gone! There are these stupid row houses standing in what once was the plaza parking lots. It looks so odd and out of place
jonsey617 5 months ago
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pkkrew2007 2 years ago
Lost my virginity in the Goldblatts parking lot, 1973.
tracylearnerartglass 2 years ago
Westwood Jr High, lived on W. Rocket Circle
tracylearnerartglass 2 years ago
Went to Westwood Jr. High. Lived on 282 Rich Rd.
4211959 2 years ago
Cool, so you probably hung at Central Park? I was hanging with the Somanauk crowd...
Who did this video anyway, do you know?
weisenbergs 2 years ago
Mike Jackson: Also graduated in 77.
4211959 2 years ago
Wow! I don't recognize your name...what Jr. High did you go to? My name at the time was Shannon Freedman, lived at 73 Blackhawk...went to Blackhawk Jr. High
weisenbergs 2 years ago
Ha, this is so weird. My dayd graduated from east in 78 and now i'm going there.
TybaltTheGirl 2 years ago
Thanks for posting that one...besides seeing the Plaza again (last time was in 1960 as a kid) the conversation was good too.
Nixon gave a campaign speech at the Plaza, my folks were disappointed that Ike didnt show too.
bigrobotman 2 years ago
im 26 now and i went to mohawk also, lived on miami street!
SAMALFASAM 2 years ago
I went to Rich East, graduated in 1971. This Plaza was such a wonderful place then. Sorry to see it's "sunset".
PJMomW 2 years ago
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Paradise911 3 years ago
What does the fact they're black have to do with anything?
Glowstickkk 3 years ago
too many blacks, hispanics, whites and everyone else under the sun. dont blame it on just blacks, dickhead.
mrdeedz1 2 years ago
dropping snowballs on unsuspecting shoppers. i love it.
4211959 3 years ago
looked like one of the Chan brothers in the video. i remember raising hell and having a lot of good times there in the 60s and 70s
4211959 3 years ago
Hey 4211959, I grew up there too....(graduated 1977).....do I know you?
weisenbergs 2 years ago
And you ain't kiddin....I think that IS one of the Chan brothers!
weisenbergs 2 years ago
im 18 and lives there for several years. my grandparents live there. so many memories... good and bad.
LMFDfireman 3 years ago
For me, it's sad to see it go. I have some great memories involving Park Forest Plaza from my teenage years (primarily 1968-72). Being that I now live many miles away, I wasn't aware of the changes, so thanks for posting this. My, how things change...
BobG127 3 years ago
blackhawk fights to mch lol
IGNGamer 3 years ago
my mom lived ther since she was 2 her name was elaine jones
i miss the pokemon card shop the most back in like 1998 lol
jptb6969 3 years ago
The Holiday Theatre is now a 5-theatre multiplex.
66 new houses have been built in the area where the Gioldblatt's parking lot was. This spring, the Marshall Fields building is being demolished and more houses are being built.
ITCJon 4 years ago
I Live there now, i live down old monee road!
csikma117 4 years ago
I liked the PICKLE BARREL resturant next to Goldblatt's
hoofsstudio 4 years ago
thats goin back! lol
7Matahari7 3 years ago
When?? So did I...1976-1977/78. E-mail me!
hoofsstudio 4 years ago
Did they keep the Holiday movie theater? DAMN!
HotWheelsFlame 4 years ago
WTF!!?? I was born and raised there from 1962 to 1978! Went to Mohawk elementary school and Rich East HS and was raised in a house on Mantua street. I sick seeing this! That giant hill they had outside Marshall Field's was so nice looking! Sears by the clock tower a center point! DAMN!
HotWheelsFlame 4 years ago
i went to blackhawk
lilRJ6069 4 years ago
Me too. 1976---John Mack
hoofsstudio 4 years ago