Central Street Neighbors Association Est. 2007

This picture, allegedly of Harrison St. looking east from Hartrey, was submitted to us by a member who claims that at one time, this region had streets with visible asphalt, trees full of leaves, an outside air temperature fit for human life, and a large yellow disc in the sky that provided warmth and light. We at CSNA think this member must have spent too much time at a Schaefer's wine tasting, because here on Planet Frozenslush it is hard to imagine anything ever existing besides shades of gray, from ground to sky.

This antique store was located in the 1900 block of Central Street, just south of the alley next to the current Hog Eye Music. The store building no longer exists; the site is now the landscaped northwest corner of the Chase Bank parking lot. This picture was taken from in front of what is now Prairie Joe's.

Looking East on Central from the CNW tracks. The parade is just starting.

Now it's Prarie Joe's. Next door is Tony's Barber Shop

711 Ocean Drive with Edmund O'Brien is playing at the Stadium. It's the summer of 1950.

The "Evanston" logo disappeared sometime during the demolition process and must be a coveted possession in some local basement or frat rec room.

Students gather at the checkout desk.