One of Chicago's odder traditions - the ability to 'mark' parking spots with old furniture. I thought it only applied after you shoveled snow to clear a spot, but I haven't owned a car since 1989, so what do I know about by-laws?
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Seth Anderson
swanksalot
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tijs_salvatore 87 months ago | reply
Idea:Why don't you send this pic to the new Flickr group:
LONELY OBJECTS?
www.flickr.com/groups/lonely-objects/
greetings,
Tijs
chelseagirl 87 months ago | reply
so odd! here, someon ewould just move that old chair, and park there!
(excellent for LONELY OBJECTS )
swanksalot 87 months ago | reply
yes, you'd think so, chelseagirl.
Unfortunately, by unwritten Chicago tradition, this means that your car is then fair target for various petty vandalisms (water poured over keyhole, tire punctures, etc.), so nobody risks the wrath of their neighborhood psychopaths.
swanksalot 82 months ago | reply
Photo available for sale at
b12partners.net/photo/loneliness-of-the-parking-marker/