Comments about wicker

There are 25 comments about "wicker"

upfromflames: Peter, I had thought that Dave's photo was from the block directly across from St. Barbara's, but it might be that empty lot. Thanks much for the hunting! Hope we see you and the rest......

in response to: Bushwick Remembered Photo Collective by upfromflames

brando: Ive lived in HP for 5 years and love many things about the Hood, like being so close to wicker Park and paying alot less rent. ., but I have never been able to understand......

in response to: Humboldt Park & Gentrification by Xavi

Xavi: Most of the eastern part of Humboldt Park until the mass Puerto Rican migration of the 1940's and '50's was Jewish and Polish, with some German and Italian elements. When those ethnic groups were......

in response to: Humboldt Park & Gentrification by Xavi

CartLegger: first off, I do agree that tony's is the best pizza, and he is a nice guy, too. But if you mean how does some kid shooting his mouth off reflect the community, I think it......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Bushwicker: If you haven't already, definitely show your love and support for the artists from El Puente and the Academy for Urban Planning. The NYC Parks Department tried to shut the mural down today (Tues, 7/31) because......

in response to: Bushwick: History in the Making by upfromflames

upfromflames: Armstrong: sorry for the delay. The answer to your question is an interesting one, since you (as a better off new--white--face the hood) represent one of the forces creating change in this area. Gentrification is......

in response to: The Bushwick Initiative: Holistic Redevelopment or Urban Renewal Retrofit? by upfromflames

upfromflames: cjh: thanks again for your post. I used it on a walking tour of Bushwick today. One more story to add to the many, found in buildings gone, standing, and yet to be. Hope you......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Armstrong: Hey UPFROMFLAMES: I have such respect after reading many of your thoughtful and researched posts on Bushwick. Are you a Bushwicker? QUESTION: I just got a stabilized apartment within the Bushwick Initiative area. There are definitely......

in response to: The Bushwick Initiative: Holistic Redevelopment or Urban Renewal Retrofit? by upfromflames

This is real!!!: I sit here sad as hell listening to all the disrespect everyone has for each other. WOW. im trying to understand how can we be so ignorant and not get our act together. I lived......

in response to: Humboldt Park by corsakti

Monica: To answer Mala's question the Flat Iron Building, which is the main venue for the Around the Coyote Art Festival in Wicker Park has been in it's location for years and still houses many artists......

in response to: wicker park by corsakti

anon (68-73-60-3.ded.ameritech.net): I am moving to Chicago in two weeks. Out of all the neighborhoods in Chicago, we have narrowed it down to either Wicker Park or Lincoln Square. Can anyone please tell me any info......

in response to: wicker park by corsakti

Maia: I'm writing a book in which the main character lives in Wicker Park. I was wondering if any Wicker Park native could tell me what street(s) the old buildings which have large studio/loft spaces are......

in response to: wicker park by corsakti

Experienced: Rest assured, you noticed a group/gang trying to locate the buyers for their drugs. Stop by and check out the corner of Maplewood and LeMoyne around 3:00pm. You'll see a series of thugs......

in response to: Humboldt Park by corsakti

Meg: My hubby and I are moving to Chicago in August 2006. I've had my eye on Wicker Park, and it seems really similar to the area I lived in KC. It seems too......

in response to: wicker park by corsakti

Staci: ooops, i meant regarding the book about wicker park (probably because it IS completely gentrified) TYPO....lol...

in response to: Humboldt Park by corsakti

Staci: Wow. This blog is great. I'm a resident of Humboldt Park for two years now and just signed my lease for another year. I don't have a lot of time right this......

in response to: Humboldt Park by corsakti

Anon: where did all the puerto ricans in wicker park go? out with the poor, in with the new....

in response to: wicker park by corsakti

Bart : I love Wicker and have lived in my home here since 1990. Learn about the SSA tax that will hit Bucktown and Wicker Park. What - you didn't know? Of course not! It's a 5%......

in response to: wicker park by corsakti

Ita: Wicker park not only looks like this but its a very populated place with people and stores but is like no matter what you still see your family roaming around thats what i like about......

in response to: wicker park by corsakti

Chino: For wicker park to change,wow. I remember it use to be full of my and other graffiti artist tags and fill-ins and old run down hot dog stands even hookers nasty one. Wicker park is......

in response to: milwaukee ave by corsakti

vietnamese baby: Re: eye of the storm She look scandinavia. But she lie on back alltime. She count feathers on ceiling or wicker Ikea chair. That what go on in head. Also old lace an mirrors. That what......

in response to: eye of the storm by elaine

fede: hey-- have you ever seen those UNSCENE maps around wicker park?...

in response to: wicker park by corsakti

DON_MAGLIN: Re: milwaukee ave This is the area where I grew up, wicker park, im glad its changing, for the better. Milwaukee Ave. is full of life restuarants, shopping, clubs, what else can u ask for!...

in response to: milwaukee ave by corsakti

MrPenny: Re: Notes about Chicago: Hey Paul: I will be moving to Chicago fairly soon and wanted to know what neighborhood you would recommend me living in. I want to avoid yuppies, and live around artists like......

in response to: Notes about Chicago: by Paul G

Jennifer: I'm from wicker park. I lived on wicker park ave for almost all, but 3yrs, of my life. I know live in a small town name Ft Thomas in Kentucky and I can see how......

in response to: wicker park by corsakti