tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180214205361596444.post8634851541959159200..comments2023-06-18T06:22:32.696-05:00Comments on A Chicago Sojourn: Marktown Historic DistrictRobert Powershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11639365590964995479noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180214205361596444.post-52779313451614461162013-02-12T11:17:09.885-06:002013-02-12T11:17:09.885-06:00As a young girl growing up my mom and I spent alot...As a young girl growing up my mom and I spent alot of time in Marktown. My mother adored the cute town and I loved the safety of such a small town, where everyone looked out for us. I can honestly say my happiest child hood memories are there with the wonderful people! I pray that Marktown is saved and peoples hearts are not broken. You can take a house away from a family for a few dollars but no money can ever heal the pain of losing your legacy! God bless the residents my prayers are with you all! Amber Millsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180214205361596444.post-1365453948944177892012-12-05T00:46:23.702-06:002012-12-05T00:46:23.702-06:00The refinery's that surround the town doesn...The refinery's that surround the town doesn't want to help save the community because they want the land!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12214343610383491710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180214205361596444.post-67361427831509908302012-06-05T16:13:15.043-05:002012-06-05T16:13:15.043-05:00I wouold love to know where the Russian reference ...I wouold love to know where the Russian reference comes from as I have heard it twice and have absolutely no other references. Photos, text anything please.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180214205361596444.post-4428081518437108352012-05-30T21:55:31.063-05:002012-05-30T21:55:31.063-05:00Is there anyone out there who could help save this...Is there anyone out there who could help save this dying community? Is there help for the people to save the structures, rebuild the structures? One would think that the industries that surround this community would pitch in and help to save it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180214205361596444.post-75030345982242335732010-05-10T16:29:36.521-05:002010-05-10T16:29:36.521-05:00Did you know Marktown was seen in the Soviet Union...Did you know Marktown was seen in the Soviet Union as a model community and was replicated by the Russians?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180214205361596444.post-26306465116257623182010-05-05T18:59:39.268-05:002010-05-05T18:59:39.268-05:00En route to Gary, a group of us (student photogra...En route to Gary, a group of us (student photographers) stopped by here a few years ago. The place looks quaint, and just a little sad. There were lots of abandoned structures which we thought would look great on film - but the light was gone for the day, so we opted for another time. The group has separated since then, but if a new group gets formed I think a daytrip into Marktown would be just the thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180214205361596444.post-37078202587126152332010-04-26T09:04:35.153-05:002010-04-26T09:04:35.153-05:00if it weren't for the cars, i'd thin it wa...if it weren't for the cars, i'd thin it was england. the housing forms are very industrial-revolution english. i had no idea this place existed. thank you for posting. (btw: it's "renowned" architect not "renown"architect. hope you'll forgive this copyeditor's unsolicited correction--it comes with the best intention.)blshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10652100349947345760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7180214205361596444.post-43601868728716017122010-04-26T05:39:18.240-05:002010-04-26T05:39:18.240-05:00Friend of mine from Burnside who later lived in th...Friend of mine from Burnside who later lived in the Black Oak area of Gary always talked about this place. Very interesting to see photos of it finally!FGFMhttp://southloopsinner.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com