It wasn’t easy, but finally we have a working telephone number. Unfortunately it isn’t the same as the old number, back when we were a block away. The new number of the Henry George School of Chicago is
312 450 2906
As previously reported, our new address is 30 E Adams St #1207, Chicago IL 60603.
An Essay on the Principle of Population was first published anonymously in 1798 through J. Johnson (London). The author was soon identified as Reverend Thomas Robert Malthus. While not the first book on population, it has been acknowledged as the most influential work of its era. Its 6th Edition was independently cited as a key influence by both Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace in developing the theory of natural selection (from Wikipedia). But it didn’t persuade Henry George.
Don’t let the picture on the right scare you, by the way. There’s plenty of room here in Illinois, where 63 of our 102 counties have lost population since 2000.
The Political Economy Book Club, which is open to everyone, meets at 6 PM on Wednesday, August 15. There is no admission charge. RSVP to Bob Matter (or phone 312 362 9302 (or, if that number doesn’t work, 773 610 2383) to let us know you’ll be coming, or if you have any questions.
Urban sprawl threatens destruction of much valuable farm land. Bob Jene will look at data from one of the leading national organizations seeking to mitigate this damage, the American Farmland Trust (AFT). Among other things, they buy development rights from farmers to insure the land’s continued use in agriculture and facilitate community supported agriculture which makes family farms more viable. The Georgist fiscal reform encourages more conservative and productive use of all land. Bob concludes that an alliance with AFT would benefit us both.
Free presentation at the Henry George School, 30 E Adams #1207, 6 PM on Wednesday, Aug 8. Further information at 312/362-9302 or 773/610-2383, or bobj@hgchicago.org.
Henry George School has relocated to 30 E Adams #1207, Chicago 60603. Our phone number will remain the same. HOWEVER there is a delay in getting it moved. For the next two few weeks, if you cannot get thru on 312 362 9302, call (773) 610-2383. This is Bob Jene’s personal mobile phone; you can may be able to leave a message and he’ll promptly get it to the proper person.
Some of us spent a few hours Saturday preparing for the move to 30 E. Adams. Here’s tangible evidence– we emptied two file cabinets, which involved rearranging a lot of files. These piles are some of the results. Let us know if you’d like to buy a couple of legal-size file cabinets, ugly but work OK, very cheap.
We also boxed much of the Sam Venturella Memorial Library.
What is the best policy to revive the economy and improve the incomes of working people? Bailing out insolvent banks, and asking them to lend more money? Taxes on consumption? Simplify the income tax and flatten the rates? Or just print a bunch of money?
HGS instructor Bob Jene knows the answer (which is “none of the above”) and will explain how a real fiscal stimulus could work. Will the Real Fiscal Stimulus Please Stand Up?, Monday, July 25, 6 PM, at our new (soon-to-be-revealed) loop location, 30 E Adams Street #1207. It’s free, of course, donations welcome to help pay the rent. Need any more information? call 312 362 9302. (Due to difficulties in phone number transfer, calls to our regular number may not go thru. In that case, use the temporary number, 773/610-2383)
Originating as a field trip for “Progress & Poverty” students, our Invisible Robbery Tour is now open to all. See how the community and its infrastructure produce value. See who collects this value, and how it affects us all. We’ll walk about two kilometers, in about an hour and a half. A $10 donation is requested, unless you’ve recently completed any Henry George School course, or are a contributing member. We’ll leave from the new Henry George School location, 30 East Adams #1207. Call 312/362-9302 or email if you want any more information.
July 9 update: You can pre-pay by credit card here. But don’t use that link if you qualify for a free tour by being a recent graduate or donor. (Of course you can always donate to the Henry George School; donations of any amount can be done here.)
Please be aware that Henry George School is moving, to 30 E Adams #1207, just a short walk away from our current location. We will of course put a sign at our old 28 E Jackson location, and publish the new address here at hgchicago.org just as soon as the lease is signed. The actual moving date is planned for the second week of July, with the first event at the new location to be the movie, Gangs of New York.
Ride with HGS insiders Bob Jene and Bob Matter thru the Museum Campus and Central Station development areas. Your guides will discuss various appropriate and inappropriate land uses, public amenities that enhance land values, some underused and prematurely developed spaces. Bring your own bike, and be ready to cycle 10-15 miles over two hours. Meet at 28 E Jackson (lobby) at 1 PM.
This tour is free, donations of course are welcome, and participants required to sign a waiver. You can let us know you’re coming, or just show up.
Probably the largest collection of Georgist and geoist documents west of Philadelphia, our Sam Venturella Memorial Library is routinely available by appointment for reference use, with borrowing privileges (except a few works) offered to Henry George School graduates and supporting members (pdf). On the occasion of this open house we invite everyone to see our resources and meet the staff.
JUNE 10 UPDATE: HGS Librarian Irene Marmi will raffle off a free Progress & Poverty course during the open house.
JUNE 18 UPDATE:
hosted by:
Irene Marmi, Librarian and hgs board secretary
Sandra Lamberger, distribution director
Tuesday, June 19, 6 to 8 PM. Free, of course, donations welcome. Futher information at 312 362 9302 or info@hgchicago.org.
