Does anyone know if Ray's boyhood home in Chicago is still standing? Being from the midwest, I've wondered this but have never checked it out.

Yes, it is standing (and it's currently for sale!). I am hoping to do a feature on this and other "Ray's Chicago" sites in the near future. I already have photos of many of the sites, but if any of you in the Chicago area have photos of any of the sites, either contact me privately or post them here.
Dave

Dave,

I am from Green Bay, WI & would be willing to go to Chicago & take pics to post & send to you if you've got some locations you would like be to check out. I am down in Chicago about once a month!

Green Bay is a hotbed of Manzarek fans.

And loser football teams!

ouch.

Do you have any idea what part of Chicago the house is in ? I grew up on the south side, but spent time all over the city. Anyhow, just wondering....

3358 South Bell

Thanks ! Hmm...If my memory serves me correctly, that isn't too very far from the Loop. A bit farther north than my old stomping grounds. Thanks for the info !!

I'm in Chicago tomorrow for an expo...Unfortunately I don't think I'll be able to break away to check his house out. We'll see...

I've been talking to Ray and others about putting togethers "Ray's Chicago" feature on RayManzarek.com featuring photos or all his hangouts. I will be putting it together over the next month or so. It should be VERY cool.
Dave

I can't wait...

I wasn't able to break away from my expo....disappointed!

Dave,

Is it still for sale? If so, does the broker have a website showing possibly the front of the house & $$ or anything?

The "For Sale" sign is one you would buy at a local hardware store and stick on your car. I'm pretty sure it's a "For Sale By Owner".
Dave

I wonder if current owner knows/cares about the home's history...

I seriously doubt they know, or probably even care. I wouldn't mind taking a walk through that house just to say I did it.
Dave

ditto...some pics from inside as well...

funny coincedence: the "for sale" sign out front has the name of the agent in charge of the whole thing. take a wild guess as to what that name is..."RAY"

what buyer might say if salesman tell that house is familyhome of Ray Manzarek

if the buyer knew anything at all about good music, his/her response would probably be something like: "buh??!!? i'll take it!"

I thought it was For Sale By Owner?

I hope they have an OPEN house.........I will walk through it and maybe try to take pictures!!!!!!!!!!!

i just assumed it was the agent's name, since the sign doesnt say so, but either way, its a funny coincedence.



unfortunately there was nobody there yesterday; inside pics would be nice

I from Milwaukee, We love The Doors too...

and

The Packers, beer and Harley Davidson's....

It's actually a newer sign that the photo I had. Looks like they actually are selling it through a local rel estate company. Seeing "Call RAY" on the sign is too funny. As I said, we are doing the feature on Ray's Chicago. I'll be sure to feature one of those sign shots. Too ironic not to.
Dave

Welcome to the board Jamie.
Dave

Wonder the asking price, I would like to have the phone number for the realty.

The value is higher that it's part of rock n roll history.

Thanks Dave

I wonderr if the buyer knows what they're getting?

O, if the walls could speak...or have a sense of rhythm

Is it sold yet?

Does anyone know how long Ray lived there?

I've always wondered if his whole family moved to California or just him?

According to Zillow.com, the house sold in January for $174,000. It was only about 624 square feet!

Wow! That's a lot if $$$ for such a tiny house. Thanks for finding that out.
Dave

ARGhhh!!!! There goes my plan for a Manzarek Museum!!!!!!

HAHAHAHAHA!

love the delayed reaction. something like 8/9 months? nice. lay off the bong, man.

Your grief is nothing compared to the sadness I felt when I found out that I couldn't convert the Morrison Hotel into Doors World





EDIT: Just noticed I had a delayed reaction as well. Oh well, I only noticed the topic because of billyd's post.

LOL!!