As a child, I played in these streets, my friends and I ... There was a set of Project buildings, a couple blocks away... I believe it was Roosevelt Street, Next door to the fire station, and across the street from a Very Large Church. We would go to Maxwell, and find whatever we needed, from food, to Shoes, to clothing... I moved to Milwaukee in the early 90's after graduating from High school.... and found my heart broken, when I returned to see, all this new development. I understand growth. But this appeared to me, as if the city was Ashamed of this area. As if it was an ugly scar they wanted to cover up. I'm glad this video and more like them are here, so I can show my kids, what growing up in these days were like. It funny... I felt Safer, walking those streets THEN... Than I do Most streets, today.
I share everyone's sentiments. I am proud to be one of Smoky Joe's grandsons. Named after Joe Bublick. This is the first time i have seen this video and so cool to see Smoky Joes profiled here. wonderful
Thanks for watching Cora. If you like blues music you should check out ChiTownSoundz another of our stations that is more music centered. There is one doc in particular called Chicago Blues made in the early 1970's that has a lot of the legends on it. Here's a link to the station. ua-cam.com/channels/bnjJwbtedShzuw5Gqwj-jg.htmlfeed
That's what does happen a lot..but London still has it's markets which bring in a living for people and are an essential part of that city. Being born and bred in Chicago I can say I think it is a great city in many ways, but sadly those at the top of government, education and business do not seem to value it's history and what makes it Chicago!..to it's disadvantage.
University Of Illinois wanted it for expansion ($$$) and The Office of Mayor of Chicago saw a gold mine and destroyed it! Not much now and for years..apartments for the rich and generic plastic food and coffee places. Shame isn't it?
its 2016 as i post this. And its all been demolished. U of l didnt give a fuck about none of that shit. they felt it was all in the way of there schools progress. Is just sad.
Thanks for watching George I've been a bit distracted the last month or so. It is sad about all that's left is the old Maxwell St. police station that now houses the university's force now. I've posted another video that has it with some more of the area's history. ua-cam.com/video/PDoMNlC3Ehs/v-deo.html
As a child, I played in these streets, my friends and I ... There was a set of Project buildings, a couple blocks away... I believe it was Roosevelt Street, Next door to the fire station, and across the street from a Very Large Church. We would go to Maxwell, and find whatever we needed, from food, to Shoes, to clothing... I moved to Milwaukee in the early 90's after graduating from High school.... and found my heart broken, when I returned to see, all this new development. I understand growth. But this appeared to me, as if the city was Ashamed of this area. As if it was an ugly scar they wanted to cover up. I'm glad this video and more like them are here, so I can show my kids, what growing up in these days were like. It funny... I felt Safer, walking those streets THEN... Than I do Most streets, today.
Maxwell Street in the 70's was real street culture, like they don't make it anymore.
I share everyone's sentiments. I am proud to be one of Smoky Joe's grandsons. Named after Joe Bublick. This is the first time i have seen this video and so cool to see Smoky Joes profiled here. wonderful
I do love this real legend and a lot of information how it excicst.Thank you very much.
Thanks for watching Cora. If you like blues music you should check out ChiTownSoundz another of our stations that is more music centered. There is one doc in particular called Chicago Blues made in the early 1970's that has a lot of the legends on it. Here's a link to the station.
ua-cam.com/channels/bnjJwbtedShzuw5Gqwj-jg.htmlfeed
All good things must come to an end..😔Wish I could have been there back in the day.😊
That's what does happen a lot..but London still has it's markets which bring in a living for people and are an essential part of that city. Being born and bred in Chicago I can say I think it is a great city in many ways, but sadly those at the top of government, education and business do not seem to value it's history and what makes it Chicago!..to it's disadvantage.
Thanks for posting
I don’t protest but if I lived in Chicago back then I would’ve with my resonator guitar playing the blues
I hate they took this away I miss this that's why crime rate high ain't nothing to do
What is there now?... a rich people neighborhood that might as well be out in the suburbs. City hall knows how to fuck up a good thing.
For sure. Its all sanitised an gentrified. I wouldnt waste my time going there.
What happened here?The old buildings torn down and new ones built? ,,,sad.😕😕😕
Thanks for watching Bertha yes we lost a real cultural treasure there.
University Of Illinois wanted it for expansion ($$$) and The Office of Mayor of Chicago saw a gold mine and destroyed it! Not much now and for years..apartments for the rich and generic plastic food and coffee places. Shame isn't it?
Well, in the end, Maxwell Street COULD be beat...
When the wealthy interests want something they usually get it in the end.
its 2016 as i post this. And its all been demolished. U of l didnt give a fuck about none of that shit. they felt it was all in the way of there schools progress. Is just sad.
Thanks for watching George I've been a bit distracted the last month or so. It is sad about all that's left is the old Maxwell St. police station that now houses the university's force now. I've posted another video that has it with some more of the area's history. ua-cam.com/video/PDoMNlC3Ehs/v-deo.html
Gentrification for rich white folks.
Update its2021 now and u would never even know that maxwell street ever existed. I was just there on 6-20'21 going to a job on Roosevelt and Halsted
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