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Chicago Switching => General Discussion => Topic started by: D. Kaniuk on December 20, 2007, 03:36:17 PM

Title: Peerless
Post by: D. Kaniuk on December 20, 2007, 03:36:17 PM

Went by Peerless today, the place is tape off with yellow tape. On the wall is spray painted, no parking as 12/17/2007. Looks like the building is about to be torn down.

The building across the street is gone. Various crane were on the lot.

Title: Peerless
Post by: raisin on December 25, 2007, 02:40:46 PM

Hard to believe that just a few months ago I was chasing down a train delivering there.  I\'m glad I caught it while I had the chance.

Title: Peerless
Post by: TBurke on December 29, 2007, 12:22:05 PM

I\'m avoiding using Diversey these days so I don\'t get depressed by seeing Peerless shuttered then gone.  

Just what the already super congested Lincoln Park neighborhood needs-more high density condos-in place of the former Hostess and Peerless facilities.

Chicago continues to bleed high-paid manufacturing jobs with decent benefits for low-wage retail jobs with few or no benefits.

Title: Peerless
Post by: raisin on January 06, 2008, 09:58:21 PM

Demolition has begun.  Per Tom\'s comment about jobs, I\'m a bit surprised that the local media didn\'t do any stories on Peerless closing, at least none that I\'m aware of.  The place had a storied history, a decent size payroll, and had the unusual rail service, too.  And, the mayor has made a big deal about saving the candy industry in Chicago.  Yet, Peerless just kind of faded away.  Sad.

Title: Peerless
Post by: Ian on January 13, 2008, 04:10:53 PM

http://www.flickr.com/photos/47783317@N00/2188000335/

And...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/47783317@N00/2187999629/in/photostream/

For your enjoyment...er...depression...whatever it may envoke....

-Ian