Hyde Park Trish
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Writing about history when I'm not gardening. #Chicago #HydePark #UglyDogs (iykyk)
People with real cameras who went out before it clouded up got spectacular shots, but this is what my phone captured looking north, then east. Then I went walking away from the lights to see if that helped and bumped into a local citizen. We decided to just walk away from each other. lol
November 12, 2025 at 4:10 AM
People with real cameras who went out before it clouded up got spectacular shots, but this is what my phone captured looking north, then east. Then I went walking away from the lights to see if that helped and bumped into a local citizen. We decided to just walk away from each other. lol
BTW, the Halloween Street was beyond mobbed tonight. People were running out of candy by 6:30--and these are people that invest $1500 to $2000 on candy (not to mention all the decorations). It's relentless for four hours or until you run out. Someone asked me what you do when you can't handle it...
November 1, 2025 at 4:06 AM
BTW, the Halloween Street was beyond mobbed tonight. People were running out of candy by 6:30--and these are people that invest $1500 to $2000 on candy (not to mention all the decorations). It's relentless for four hours or until you run out. Someone asked me what you do when you can't handle it...
I lost an old friend yesterday. The purple beech tree that shaded almost the courtyard of the Hyde Park Shopping Center since 1960 is gone. It was ailing. Purple beeches have long lives but very large trees don't like living in concrete wells. I will miss it.
November 1, 2025 at 3:31 AM
I lost an old friend yesterday. The purple beech tree that shaded almost the courtyard of the Hyde Park Shopping Center since 1960 is gone. It was ailing. Purple beeches have long lives but very large trees don't like living in concrete wells. I will miss it.
I'm afraid the original post didn't say who drew this, but it haunts me every Halloween.
October 31, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I'm afraid the original post didn't say who drew this, but it haunts me every Halloween.
Popped up as a memory for today. Maybe I'll try to take the same walk today. Griffin MSI and my favorite burr oak on Wooded Island
October 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Popped up as a memory for today. Maybe I'll try to take the same walk today. Griffin MSI and my favorite burr oak on Wooded Island
This afternoon! Find out ways to help your neighbors. Volunteer Fair at Augustana Lutheran Church 5500 S. Woodlawn 4-6 pm. More information at the link chpv.org/content.aspx...
October 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM
This afternoon! Find out ways to help your neighbors. Volunteer Fair at Augustana Lutheran Church 5500 S. Woodlawn 4-6 pm. More information at the link chpv.org/content.aspx...
I was taking a photo of the tortoise at Tohono Chul Tucson when I realized the hummingbird photobombed the tortoise.
October 16, 2025 at 11:57 PM
I was taking a photo of the tortoise at Tohono Chul Tucson when I realized the hummingbird photobombed the tortoise.
The Pen is Mightier than the Sword. From the 1904 Delaware County, New York, county fair. Posted by the Delaware County Historical Society.
October 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The Pen is Mightier than the Sword. From the 1904 Delaware County, New York, county fair. Posted by the Delaware County Historical Society.
There's a lot more disinformation in here than there used to be. Confirmation bias isn't good either.
October 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
There's a lot more disinformation in here than there used to be. Confirmation bias isn't good either.
I'm pretty sure that image is just AI slop so I'm using this one instead to illustrate the "struggle to get a beer."
October 7, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I'm pretty sure that image is just AI slop so I'm using this one instead to illustrate the "struggle to get a beer."
I keep trying to find the right title for my talk tomorrow...
October 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I keep trying to find the right title for my talk tomorrow...
According to the annexation agreement with the city of Chicago, Hyde Park was allowed to keep a version of their prohibition ordinance. A place could sell alcohol only if a majority in a defined area agreed. And here we are almost 150 years later. Map of the Prohibition zones (in white).
October 6, 2025 at 6:19 PM
According to the annexation agreement with the city of Chicago, Hyde Park was allowed to keep a version of their prohibition ordinance. A place could sell alcohol only if a majority in a defined area agreed. And here we are almost 150 years later. Map of the Prohibition zones (in white).
My talk on Wednesday noon has become German Brewers vs Hyde Park Temperance. It evolved from the realization that there wasn't a German community here where there ought to be one. But there were some German saloons selling German beer in the one area saloons were legal. Link in comments. #Chicago
October 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
My talk on Wednesday noon has become German Brewers vs Hyde Park Temperance. It evolved from the realization that there wasn't a German community here where there ought to be one. But there were some German saloons selling German beer in the one area saloons were legal. Link in comments. #Chicago
Aha, Google image search for the win. From the New Hampshire Architect, June 1961. Demonstrating Raybestos Threadline Mortar's holding power.
October 4, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Aha, Google image search for the win. From the New Hampshire Architect, June 1961. Demonstrating Raybestos Threadline Mortar's holding power.
Random unidentified photo by Frank Goro in the Time/Life collection 1960. Seems like magic to me.
October 4, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Random unidentified photo by Frank Goro in the Time/Life collection 1960. Seems like magic to me.
Hunting down some things for my talk on German brewing etc. and saw this. "Jumping on to something good"
October 4, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Hunting down some things for my talk on German brewing etc. and saw this. "Jumping on to something good"
Julian Levi explaining to the mayor and assorted suits how they are going to selectively tear down areas of Hyde Park #Chicago 1954, photographer Fritz Goro for Life magazine. They displaced thousands of people and over 800 small businesses.
October 2, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Julian Levi explaining to the mayor and assorted suits how they are going to selectively tear down areas of Hyde Park #Chicago 1954, photographer Fritz Goro for Life magazine. They displaced thousands of people and over 800 small businesses.
University of Chicago showing off a mood
September 30, 2025 at 5:30 AM
University of Chicago showing off a mood
One link between Japan and the South Side was a close relationship with the University of Chicago when it was a dominant player (and creator of) the Big 10. Baseball teams traveled between Japan and Chicago from 1910 to 1931. I loved this photo of the Waseda Univ players hamming it up in Chicago.
September 28, 2025 at 8:18 PM
One link between Japan and the South Side was a close relationship with the University of Chicago when it was a dominant player (and creator of) the Big 10. Baseball teams traveled between Japan and Chicago from 1910 to 1931. I loved this photo of the Waseda Univ players hamming it up in Chicago.
It's a good time to clear off some room on your bookshelves Drop off your books in the lobby of the Hyde Park Bank, open 24 hours. #Chicago Donations open until October 6
September 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
It's a good time to clear off some room on your bookshelves Drop off your books in the lobby of the Hyde Park Bank, open 24 hours. #Chicago Donations open until October 6