Posted by greenbeanman in Kansas on July 07, 2011 at 10:20:40 from (99.72.178.167):
In Reply to: OT. Chi-town posted by flying belgian on July 06, 2011 at 20:53:55:
In 1965/66 I worked for the Chicago Tribune and attended a night school. I really enjoyed living and working in the city as I came from a town with a population of about 300. Quite a change to say the least.
I walked all over back then and felt comfortable doing so. On occasion I would walk as late as midnight. I should tell however that I lived fairly close to the Tribune and Wrigley buildings and I'm sure you know where those are in the loop area.
In 1990 while on a motorcycle vacation I returned for a visit. Photo at link below.
A few years ago I learned my ancestral history connection to Chicago. My ggg grandparents and some of their kids moved there about 1850. They survived the great fire of 1871, etc. and are buried there. Wish I had known all of that back in '65 and had interest to do research on the old family business, etc. Business bought and sold produce, cream, eggs, etc. Old city directories and newspapers are filled with their ads. One had a seat on the board of trade and later owned a large building which was leased out.
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