Trey, Tim, and I have started working on a short documentary about a wonderful Chicagoan named Jerry Stern. Mr. Stern has lived his entire life in Chicago. As a teenager, he fought in New Guinea during World War II. When he returned back to the States, he started a successful career as a graphic designer, even having an office at one time in the same building that now holds Pizzeria Due. Now, long retired and in his early eighties, Mr. Stern is still quite active, getting in a game of racquetball at least three times a week. The photo above shows Mr. Stern in front of his house that was built in 1883.
Below, a photo from his living room:
And one more of Mr. Stern in front of his house. Mr. Stern told us that he didn’t just dress up for us. He wears a suit and tie every day!
(Expect updates on this project throughout the summer.)