NEWS

NEW WEB SITE FEATURE
We have added a new page to our website called Collectors Corner. Whenever we can we will be featuring the art deco collection of any member who wishes to share it with our audience in a photo online exhibit. You may participate as an anonymous collector or take full credit. Either way, our viewing audience will be that much richer for having seen it. Currently we are showcasing the art deco frame collection of Steve Starr. Go there now. Please contact Joe Loundy at chicagoartdecosociety@yahoo.com for full details.

CADS 25th ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRT AVAILABLE
New t-shirts marking the 25th anniversary of CADS are now available. The image depicts the Palmolive Building in white with its beacon shining in silver on a black background. The shirt is made of heavy cotton and available in sizes M/ L/ XL for $20 members, $25 non-members, plus $5 shipping. To order, click here.

In MEMORIAM - JIM ROMANO
On December 4, CADS and the world lost a great friend when Jim Romano passed away. As former vice-president of The Chicago Art Deco Society, Jim was a founding father of this organization under the presidency of Lynn Abbie. Always giving of his time and talent to CADS, Jim, a successful commercial artist and antiques dealer, designed and created many of the posters and premiums we used. Jim and his lovely wife Ruth lived in the historic Tree Studios on State and Ontario throughout the 70's, 80's and 90's until the property was sold. They were only the second tenants to live in the famous J. Allen St. John studio, where the aforementioned artist illustrated all the early Tarzan books. Tree Studio Gallery at 613 N. State was Jim's longtime flagship antique and collectible shop. Jim and Ruth had recently moved to Albuquerque, NM. On a more personal note, speaking as this site's web designer, I feel compelled to say this much more on this occasion. Without Jim's intervention, I would not be working on this wonderful organization's website. I met Jim in 1973 when he gave me my first job at his photo retouching art studio. To be more succinct, he was the most important person in my career and my life for the past 34 years. It is incomprehensible to think who or where I'd be without him. A more devoted, caring and loving friend no one could have ever had. With deepest sympathy to his family and with much regret, we say goodbye to Jim.

Jim Romano with Delphine Sodini at the June 19th party Cads gave him.

In MEMORIAM - JIM TOLER
Jim Toler of Springdale passed on recently. He was noted by CADS members as an expert on Heywood-Wakefield furniture. His shop in Michigan remains unique with an annual party enjoyed by many of his numerous fans. Jim was born in Wilmington, NC on February 11, 1953. The Springdale shop was opened December 1st, 2000 in Three Oaks, Michigan. Jim was a regular at the Winnetka Modernism Show and was happy to answer questions and engage in other subjects including his love of music. His team at Springdale remains ready to continue Jim Toler’s mission at www.springdalefurnishings.com. Our condolences to the Springdale team, Richard, Jeffrey, Jayson and to all who knew Jim. He will be greatly missed.
Bennett Johnson
Former CADS President

Jim Toler in England

CADS 2007 CALENDAR
CADS 2007 deco calendar is still available. It is a limited edition portfolio of 14 vintage black & white photographs by Hedrich-Blessing from the Chicago History Museum archives. $15 non-members, $10 CADS members plus $5.00 shipping. ORDER. Below are the front and back covers. Please make check out to Chicago Art Deco Society and mail to: CADS, P.O. Box 1116, Evanston IL. 60204-1116

Cads also extends its heartfelt thanks to Seymour Persky for helping fund our website.



	CADS ANNUAL MEETING, 2008 CADS' annual meeting took place February 23, 2008 at Roosevelt University. Rolf Achilles, adjunct professor at the Art Institute spoke on Art Deco in Buenos Aires. A large gathering enjoyed the event immensely as witnessed below. CADS President Joe Loundy(l) and Rolf Achilles (l. to r.) President Joe Loundy, former treasurer Ruth Dearborn, past President Bennett Johnson Conrad Micsko and Elaine Rosen (l. to r.) Carleen Lorys, Kristan McKinsey, Mary Miller (CADS treasurer) Shirley Haas (seated left), Joan Murphy (seated center), and friends Marie & Bill Sandstrom Don and Delphine Sodini The above 7 photos are courtesy of Photos by Steve Starr, STARRLIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY SPECIAL COLOR CADS MAGAZINE Also out is a special color issue devoted to the International Fair that was held seventy years ago in Chicago. It is filled with 40 all color pages. View the Table Of Contents for this gripping new magazine. The 1933/34 Century of Progress Fair celebrated the progress since the 1893 Columbian Exposition and looked to the future for solutions in the midst of the Depression. This colorful spectacle on the shores of Lake Michigan had 40 million visitors. If you are not a member, join us now and receive the issue with your membership. If you only want this collectors item, reserve your copy at $10 each plus $2.00 for shipping. Send check to RUTH DEARBORN, 40 TOWER RD., #11L OAKBROOK, IL 60523 Phone 630-495-7887. Cover of special CADS issue This original cover art painting by Rudolph Ingerle is available for purchase at Aaron Galleries, 50 East Oak, 2nd floor, Chicago, IL - 312-943-0660. Size 28" X 32" Oil on board. Signed lower right. Contact Irene Falconer at Aaron Galleries e-mail aarongal@interaccess.com Page (1) (2) (3)		NEW WEB SITE FEATURE We have added a new page to our website called Collectors Corner. Whenever we can we will be featuring the art deco collection of any member who wishes to share it with our audience in a photo online exhibit. You may participate as an anonymous collector or take full credit. Either way, our viewing audience will be that much richer for having seen it. Currently we are showcasing the art deco frame collection of Steve Starr. Go there now. Please contact Joe Loundy at chicagoartdecosociety@yahoo.com for full details. CADS 25th ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRT AVAILABLE New t-shirts marking the 25th anniversary of CADS are now available. The image depicts the Palmolive Building in white with its beacon shining in silver on a black background. The shirt is made of heavy cotton and available in sizes M/ L/ XL for $20 members, $25 non-members, plus $5 shipping. To order, click here. In MEMORIAM - JIM ROMANO On December 4, CADS and the world lost a great friend when Jim Romano passed away. As former vice-president of The Chicago Art Deco Society, Jim was a founding father of this organization under the presidency of Lynn Abbie. Always giving of his time and talent to CADS, Jim, a successful commercial artist and antiques dealer, designed and created many of the posters and premiums we used. Jim and his lovely wife Ruth lived in the historic Tree Studios on State and Ontario throughout the 70's, 80's and 90's until the property was sold. They were only the second tenants to live in the famous J. Allen St. John studio, where the aforementioned artist illustrated all the early Tarzan books. Tree Studio Gallery at 613 N. State was Jim's longtime flagship antique and collectible shop. Jim and Ruth had recently moved to Albuquerque, NM. On a more personal note, speaking as this site's web designer, I feel compelled to say this much more on this occasion. Without Jim's intervention, I would not be working on this wonderful organization's website. I met Jim in 1973 when he gave me my first job at his photo retouching art studio. To be more succinct, he was the most important person in my career and my life for the past 34 years. It is incomprehensible to think who or where I'd be without him. A more devoted, caring and loving friend no one could have ever had. With deepest sympathy to his family and with much regret, we say goodbye to Jim. Jim Romano with Delphine Sodini at the June 19th party Cads gave him. In MEMORIAM - JIM TOLER Jim Toler of Springdale passed on recently. He was noted by CADS members as an expert on Heywood-Wakefield furniture. His shop in Michigan remains unique with an annual party enjoyed by many of his numerous fans. Jim was born in Wilmington, NC on February 11, 1953. The Springdale shop was opened December 1st, 2000 in Three Oaks, Michigan. Jim was a regular at the Winnetka Modernism Show and was happy to answer questions and engage in other subjects including his love of music. His team at Springdale remains ready to continue Jim Toler’s mission at www.springdalefurnishings.com. Our condolences to the Springdale team, Richard, Jeffrey, Jayson and to all who knew Jim. He will be greatly missed. Bennett Johnson Former CADS President Jim Toler in England CADS 2007 CALENDAR CADS 2007 deco calendar is still available. It is a limited edition portfolio of 14 vintage black & white photographs by Hedrich-Blessing from the Chicago History Museum archives. $15 non-members, $10 CADS members plus $5.00 shipping. ORDER. Below are the front and back covers. Please make check out to Chicago Art Deco Society and mail to: CADS, P.O. Box 1116, Evanston IL. 60204-1116 Cads also extends its heartfelt thanks to Seymour Persky for helping fund our website.