Alderman Michael D.

Chandler Shepherds City Council Resolution In Honor of K-Town Historic District

The Chicago City Council adopted a resolution acknowledging the KTown Historic District during the Real Estate Committee meeting on Wednesday, November 2, 2011. This recognition by the city was a crucial step by the K-Town Historic District Committee in fostering a fresh look at North Lawndale. The committee hopes that with this honor, the Black working class will consider KTown and all of North Lawndale when looking for a place to move and raise their families. With these new families, better schools,

The City Council resolution honoring the K-Town Historic District is read in City Council Chambers.

shopping and more jobs should follow. We would like to express our sincerest thanks to our alderman, Michael Chandler and his fine staff for introducing and shepherding this resolution through the city council, and for having the foresight to recognize the far reaching potential that this honor holds for the 24thWard, said Paul Norrington, CoChairman of the K-Town Historic District Committee. We also invite the ward to join us in vigorously promoting our communitys strengths while continuing the fight against our negatives. A cellphone video of the proceedings may be found at http://www.youtube.com/

Alderman Michael D. Chandler (far right) looks on as members of the delegation representing K-Town Historic District sign the attendance sheet acknowledging their presence for the occasion.

user/jpninc123 The K-Town Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the National Trust for Historic Preservation on September 9, 2010. The district is bounded by Pulaski Road on the east, Cermak Road on the south, Kostner Avenue on the west and Cullerton Street on the north. In an effort to maximize the potential benefits of this important designation, local block clubs and concerned neighbors Members of the K-Town Historic Disrict Delegation strike a pose in front of the within the district came Council Chamber. Members include (First Row): Valerie F. Leonard, Vivian Ojikutu, Tawanna Calvin, Co-Chairman; Matt Cole, Program Director, NHS. Second together to pursue the Row: Jannie Jamison, Paul E. Norrington, Co-Chairman; Elisabeth Logman, goal of helping build a Historian better North Lawndale by leveraging the historic districts recognition. Using the Jan Hus Memorial building, currently Greater St. Paul A.M.E. Church, as a formal meeting place, the K-Town Historic District Committee was formed. It feels good to know that the City is recognizing the K-Town Historic District, said Tawanna Calvin, Co-Chairman of the K-Town Historic District Committee. This area was developed in the late 1800s and remains stable, in the face of the adversities our community has faced over the past 50 years. Norrington, concurred. We would like to see the community organize around our history and culture, to spur economic development. We are thankful to Mr. Charles Leeks and Ed Jacobs of Neighborhood Housing Services for leading the charge and ensuring continued investment in K-Town. It doesnt hurt to have great neighbors who have stood the test of time. K-Town Historic District Committee Mission The K-Town Historic District Committee formed to unite the neighbors in this area through representation from each block. We are committed to maintaining and redeveloping the entire historic district through safety, beautification, information and marketing. We are a voice to businesses, organizations, media and political leaders. We welcome concerned neighbors who wish to share their ideas and aspirations. We embrace all residents who seek to inspire and motivate each other to work toward these goals.