Instances Of Resistance - Driving Tour

"Because money can’t buy everything… There’s something so wonderfully stirring in the resilience shown by houses resisting the pressure of invasive property developers. Be it the symbol of the fight against gentrification, the triumph of sentimental worth over financial greed, or something else entirely, we collectively find pride and reverence in the unshakeable perseverance of the little guy. It’s why this very concept has become a plotline that has been used time and time again in movie narratives. Throughout the history of cinema, you’ll find numerous examples of corporate giants attempting to consume a humble home and replace it with a shopping complex or apartment and condo buildings of some sort." -Elliot McGowen, writer at Secret Media Network. Here are some examples I have put together of some similar "UP" properties in Chicago for a special collaboration article written by Secret Chicago on their website called, "15 Charming “Up” Houses Resisting Corporate Peer Pressure In Chicago" written February 7, 2022 and featuring photography by Doorways Of Chicago. Enjoy these rare visual instances of resistance and say a prayer for each one as you pass by. May they forever stand!