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Body found in former Gerber/Hart Library space on Granville

Thursday, May 3, 2012
By Jeremy Bressman
For lease sign at 1127 W Granville. Credit: Jeremy Bressman

According to multiple news sources and the Chicago Police Department, a man was found dead in the space formerly occupied by the Gerber/Hart Library at 1127 W Granville.  This comes just one day after the library vacated their space for their move to Rogers Park.  According to the Chicago Phoenix, the body was identified as Marcus Smith who died of complications from valvular heart disease.  It is speculated that he was a building maintance or construction worker.

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  • Thom

    Marcus was a great guy and did great community work for Care for Reall and beautifying our el station viaducts. Thanks Marcus.

  • kbanks

    I loved Marcus Smith, he did  alot for the community and he did hard work everyday. He will be greatly missed.

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