Chicago: Out of Sight, Out of Mind
(podcasting from the OTL Bunker, somewhere in Chicago)
(broadcasting on the 100-watt preservation-worthy radio station WLUW 88.7-FM Chicago)
Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann present a special Chicago: Out of Sight, Out of Mind themed show — featuring preservation issues including Michael Reese Hospital, The Prodigal Son Bar & Grill, and Saint Boniface Church.
Chicago is losing its landmarks;
Mike misses the old Rainbo roller rink in Uptown
Jacob Kaplan, Corinne Aquino, Serhii Chrucky – Forgotten Chicago;
on Michael Reese Hospital and talk of a Chicago Olympic Village
Jason Mathews – bacon enthusiast;
lamenting the loss of The Prodigal Son Bar & Grill
Jonathan Fine – executive director, Preservation Chicago;
on the struggle to save Saint Boniface Church
(segue music this week from The Eli Story)
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Shawno
February 2, 2009 at 3:40 am
I never visited the Prodigal Son. But the place sounds like it was awesome. Thanks for covering these issues relating to the old buildings. It’s a shame to see all of this living history destroyed to make room for more condos.
RBR Productions
February 22, 2009 at 5:57 pm
I’ve visited that church in person several times. The picture does not do justice to the beauty of the church.