Archer Heights Civic Association

Founded in 1938, Archer Heights Civic Association (AHCA) is the oldest active neighborhood organization in Southwest Chicago, serving the Archer Heights community.[1]

1968

In 1968, AHCA had meetings with local aldermen and the Chicago Park District Superintendent to present a list of improvements needed at Archer Park, including a field house. The Archer Park field house eventually opened in 1970.[2]

1985

Originally formed as a homeowner's association, AHCA also functions as a community watchdog, for example, pressuring for enforcement of zoning laws.

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Current activities by AHCA

AHCA hosts a costume party for children every Halloween and an Easter egg hunt every spring.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Zangs, Mary (2014). The Chicago 77: a community area handbook. Charleston, SC 29403: The History Press. pp. 236–239. ISBN 978-1-62619-612-4.
  2. ↑ "Action Promised on Archer Park". 1968-09-01. Retrieved 2016-05-25.
  3. ↑ "Communities can be unheralded--but good places to live (December 21, 1985)". Retrieved 2016-05-25.
  4. ↑ "Archer Heights Neighborhood Profile". tribunedigital-chicagotribune. Retrieved 2016-05-25.


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