tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-169927112009-11-03T22:40:54.412-06:00Save The Ramova Theatre in Chicago. Near 35th and Halsted, this 1929 gem is in danger of demolition.save the ramovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07321891145683554209noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16992711.post-14125313346510447302009-11-03T22:40:00.000-06:002009-11-03T22:40:54.420-06:00

Greetings! Well, it's not a secret now---we're on Facebook.   One of our long-time supporters, Joe Trutin started the group a while back and in the last few months we have joined forces and the Facebook page has taken off.  As of tonight we had 732 supporters and the signatures on our petition are just pouring in.  Everyone loves the Ramova! We're having a lot of fun on Facebook and would love

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Sadly, not enough.  :-( Please, make your voice be heard by telling Alderman Balcer, John Daley, the Department of Planning and Development and the Mayor himself that you would love to see the theater restored and re-opened. Our plans for a Beverly Art Center building are VERY viable and would be a wonderful addition to the neighborhood. Think about it, this neighborhood could really use a

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http://edition.cnn.com/2009/US/09/15/cheyenne.diner.new.york.move/ I'm sorry to see this old girl leaving NYC, but she will live to see another day! NEW YORK -- There's no shortage of diners in New York City, but one of its most beloved will soon be taking up residence in Alabama.

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Hi Everyone, I have very exciting news! I am one of the co-authors of a history book about Bridgeport that will be published by Arcadia Publishing in the Spring of 2010.  My other co-authors are Bridgeport native and Loyola Law Professor-JoAnne Gazarek Bloom and the Vice President/Chief Historian for the Northwest Side Historical Society and author of the History of Portage Park for Arcadia

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Time Out Chicago mentioned Save The Ramova in their latest edition: http://chicago.timeout.com/articles/features/78162/explore-bridgeport-from-the-orange-line-halsted-stop This article has inspired me to pick up my pen and sword!

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I just ran across a post on Twitter asking if a any on-line petition has ever done any good (Hi Andy!):Well, I should say so! Our petition to Save The Ramova began to circulate on September 21,2005. More than three years later, the Ramova is still standing. If any of you have driven down South Halsted you would agree that that is amazing! Seriously, parts of South Halsted, running through

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Hello Everyone,It's been way too long but the home fires are still burning. At least a few times a month I pass the Ramova on the way to Citibank and get a sick feeling. She's still standing!...but now what? Promises of a developer waiting in the wings. Reportedly a few real estate deals that fell through for this shadowy lurking developer, so limbo for the Ramova? Why aren't the TIF funds

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Almost time for our Sox to be back in our backyard. I'm so excited!

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Well, another winter has come and gone and our old girl is still standing! As far as I know (have been told) The Ramova's future is in limbo. Unfortunately, the bad market is not helping her one bit since it is driving down new re-development of sites just like The Ramova. Hopefully, the commercial development of 39th and Halsted and the rumors of the new Jewel on 39th and Wallace (from a

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Landmarks in Chicago get special consideration, eh? Tell that to Soldier Field (lost it's landmark status in the process) and the former Comiskey Park (we lost it completely!)that have been destroyed by the greed of their owners and the city officials involved in the process.Oddly, somehow they (The Landmarks Commission)and the owners of the Cubs expect us to believe that Wrigley Field will be

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Okay, what happened to restoring the space above the store fronts to their original condition? I am really disturbed by the fact that the Spanish tiles have been replaced with cheap asphalt shingles. Those tiles are used inside the theater too and are an integral part of the design of the complex. Come on owners of the store fronts and property, you can do better than this!I'm trying to get to

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As some of you may already know, there is some restoration work being done on the facade of the second floor of the store fronts that are just north of the Ramova. These store fronts were built at the same time as the Ramova, but were sold to individual owners in either the 1950s or 1960s, so they are not connected to the theater's future at all.I have been told by some of the tenants that the

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Hey, this is great news! The city seeks landmark status for 13 banks. One of those banks is the Stock Yards National Bank at 4150 S. Halsted. Yes!Full text below:City seeks landmark status for 13 banksARCHITECTURE | Designation would protect unique buildingsNovember 11, 2007BY DAVID ROEDER droeder@suntimes.comChicagoans know them as foursquare dependable anchors of old commercial streets and

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You ask, what is needed for a nomination to the National Register of Historic Places?Well, what we'll need to illustrate is the Ramova's role in our community. Essentially, we will need to argue its aesthetic and local function as inimitable and irreplaceable.The good news is that Dom feels that a strong argument can be made on the basis of the Ramova's unique and noteworthy design integrity (the

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Also, if anyone would be open to making a cash donation to support our operating expenses that would be greatly appreciated too. Please email me for a location to send your donations at maureen@savetheramova.comAs you all know, we have tried to keep the home fires burning and can use any monetary help our supporters can provide to continue our website hosting, duplication fees for photos from the

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Consider donating or loaning any historical material you have about the Ramova or of Halsted St. from 31st St down to 43rd St. I'll be calling this part of Halsted, the Halsted corridor for all future discussions. These materials will be necessary to develop our nomination in Springfield in the next few months.Basically any photos, news clippings or other relevant material would be of great

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I am pleased to announce that the Ramova has been blessed with yet another passionate supporter! His name is Domenico Ferri. Domenico currently teaches American and Chicago History at Harold Washington College. He is also working to complete his Ph.D. in History at Loyola University. Dom is taking his final course toward his Ph.D. this semester. This final course is focused on Historic

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Hi Everyone:Well, it's been a while since we've posted...but she's still standing.This week, I have again been told that the city is still speaking with the same developer they have been speaking with since we started this campaign in August of 2005. Seems that the slow real estate market is part of why there hasn't been progress. In the words of Roseanne Roseanadana..."if it's not one thing

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More to come very soon.M-

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Here is the latest interview from the Chicago Journal from April 11, 2007Sorry folks, this link is no longer available. I am contacting The Gazette for a copy of it and will post it as soon as I can.

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Here is an interview I just had with the Chicago Journal about the current status of the theater Text version below:Wither the RamovaFate of Bridgeport movie palace still uncertainBy YOLANDA PERDOMO, Staff WriterWhen asked about the status of the 77-year old Ramova Theatre, 3518 S. Halsted in Bridgeport, Maureen Sullivan answers with a sigh."She's still standing. I'm glad that she is because

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This is really cool and I had to share it! The following information was sent to me by Jim Indreika, a fan of theater history and the Ramova.A copy of an article from a book published in Lithuania mentions our efforts and believe it or not calls me a hero(in) for my efforts related to the Ramova. I am not alone folks! Labas diena, Maureen-

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Hi, everyone:Well, I've been quiet, but not completely dormant on the Ramova front. We have had quite a bit of positive feedback from our neighbors and the city's Deparment of Planning and Development since my last post. I am also planning to schedule another meeting with the Alderman in the next few weeks.The city's John Molloy of the DPD tells me that the city is in the final stages of

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Here is the interview I told you about from the Tribune on 7/23/06:Thanks again Alderman Balcer for your endorsement!Maureen-

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The Ramova will be discussed in an upcoming interview with Alderman Balcer in the Tribune. The interview may run as early as this coming Sunday,so please watch the paper for details. Maureen-

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