Rose Avenue Cul-de-sac Saved
A small engineering confusion resulted in a mistaken decision to shrink the size of a cul-de-sac on Rose Avenue (west of Wolf Road). Our engineering department reports that "We will be able to construct the inner circle to its original size and yet provide the needed fire truck turning radii." After construction, we will ensure the flagpole is reset and the damaged cul-de-sac is repaired.
Alderman Matt Bogusz
Special thanks to Brian Wolf of Revitalize Des Plaines! for calling my attention to the historical context of the Rose Avenue Cul-de-sac. It turns out the Alfini Construction Company -- the subject of the Fall 2009 3rd Ward Newsletter -- used the cul-de-sac as the centerpiece for this neighborhood. Read the full article from the June 15, 1947 Chicago Daily Tribune. Rose Avenue residents: Do any of these houses look familiar?
