BAULER PARK: The Ugly Duckling that grew to be a Jewel

We've lived kitty corner for 28 years from Bauler at 1901 North Cleveland in Chicago's Lincoln Park area. Today, the park is teeming with toddlers expending endless enery as the bound from slides to swings to climbing bars. And other exciting play stations. It's a scene that goes from dawn to dusk. It was not always thus in this 60614 zip code. Early on, Bauler and its tacky environs, attracted ruffians and trouble seekers. Time and persisten homeowners have wrought a wondrous change. Sweat equity, creative fund raising and support from the park district have made Bauler a jewel. Just one of many in the city where I take great pride in helping peope sell and buy homes.