Gapers Block published from April 22, 2003 to Jan. 1, 2016. The site will remain up in archive form. Please visit Third Coast Review, a new site by several GB alumni.
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Visit this amazing botanical resource and help support restoration work ongoing since a massive hailstorm damaged the buildings (ongoing cleanup efforts and fundraising information available on their homepage). The Garfield Park Conservatory is open every day of the year, including Christmas Day, and always offers free admission. It's located at 300 North Central Park Ave. (312) 746-5100