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 Alderman Michael D. Chandler Shepherds

City Council Resolution

In Honor of K-Town Historic District  

The Chicago City Council adopted a

resolution acknowledging the K-

Town 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 hopesthat with this honor, the Black 

working class will consider K-

Town and all of North Lawndale

when looking for a place to move

and raise their families. With these

new families, better schools,

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, Co-

Chairman of the K-Town

Historic District Committee.“We also invite the ward to

join us in vigorously

promoting our community’s

strengths while continuing the

fight against our negatives”. A

cellphone video of the

proceedings may be found

at  http://www.youtube.com/

 The City Council resolution honoring the K-Town Historic District is

read in City Council Chambers.

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. 

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The K-Town Historic

District was placed on the

National Register of 

Historic Places by the

National Trust for HistoricPreservation 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

within the district came

together to pursue the

goal of helping build a

better North Lawndale by

leveraging the historic district’s 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 1800’s 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 doesn’t 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. 

Members of the K-Town Historic Disrict Delegation strike a pose in front of the

Council Chamber. Members include (First Row): Valerie F. Leonard, Vivian

Ojikutu, Tawanna Calvin, Co-Chairman; Matt Cole, Program Director, NHS. Second

Row: Jannie Jamison, Paul E. Norrington, Co-Chairman; Elisabeth Logman,