Originally published on April 2, 1892 in "The Chicago Tribune," this article shows an interesting piece of history that is little talked about: some residents in the long independent suburb of Cicero once wanted to become part of the city of Chicago.
Residents who favored annexation particularly wanted access to the superior water and sewage services Chicago offered. Both in high demand at the end of the 19th century, no longer a luxury reserved for the rich.
"The demand is now so much ahead of the supply that our sewers are never flushed expect by rains," a business man from the township said in the article. "We have not enough water for our lawns and flower plats or to wash out our carriages."
Some were also against the saloons in the neighborhood. As Cicero became a hotbed for alcohol, the country inched toward prohibition.
"Many saloons are allowed to run unmolested and unlicensed," said the same unnamed business man.
The article goes on to print a statement listing all the reasons Cicero residents want to join Chicago. Check it out!
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Cicero residents fight for annexation into Chicago, 1892 Chicago Tribune
Originally published on April 2, 1892 in "The Chicago Tribune," this article shows an interesting piece of history that is little talked about: some residents in the long independent suburb of Cicero once wanted to become part of the city of Chicago.
Residents who favored annexation particularly wanted access to the superior water and sewage services Chicago offered. Both in high demand at the end of the 19th century, no longer a luxury reserved for the rich.
"The demand is now so much ahead of the supply that our sewers are never flushed expect by rains," a business man from the township said in the article. "We have not enough water for our lawns and flower plats or to wash out our carriages."
Some were also against the saloons in the neighborhood. As Cicero became a hotbed for alcohol, the country inched toward prohibition.
"Many saloons are allowed to run unmolested and unlicensed," said the same unnamed business man.
The article goes on to print a statement listing all the reasons Cicero residents want to join Chicago. Check it out!
Originally published on April 2, 1892 in "The Chicago Tribune," this article shows an interesting piece of history that is little talked about: some residents in the long independent suburb of Cicero once wanted to become part of the city of Chicago.
Residents who favored annexation particularly wanted access to the superior water and sewage services Chicago offered. Both in high demand at the end of the 19th century, no longer a luxury reserved for the rich.
"The demand is now so much ahead of the supply that our sewers are never flushed expect by rains," a business man from the township said in the article. "We have not enough water for our lawns and flower plats or to wash out our carriages."
Some were also against the saloons in the neighborhood. As Cicero became a hotbed for alcohol, the country inched toward prohibition.
"Many saloons are allowed to run unmolested and unlicensed," said the same unnamed business man.
The article goes on to print a statement listing all the reasons Cicero residents want to join Chicago. Check it out!