Real Estate Developer and Urban Planner

1902-1994

 A man of multiple careers, Harry F. Chaddick has led more than a lifetime of service, dreams, plans, gambles, and gritty determination. Starting as an errand-boy for a large Chicago drug store during World War I, Harry F. Chaddick never held a full-time job again working for anyone else except himself! Moreover, he wound up a multi-millionaire.

Pharmacy-Licensed as an assistant pharmacist, Harry was urged to give up his career by his boss, since "pharmacists never go anywhere!"

Trucking-Starting with one truck in a wide-open and rough-and-tumble industry, he fought for sensible regulation, and pioneered the "piggy-backing" of trailers on train flatcars, and the use of 2-way radios in highway trucks.

Government Service-During World War II, Harry's knowledge of transportation earned him an appointment to oversee the transport of men and materials to North Africa, when others couldn't do it.

Rezoning a city- Harry F. Chaddick took a senseless jumble of zoning laws in Chicago, and rewrote them into a unified comprehensive plan for a more livable, beautiful city of people and businesses they work in.

Real Estate Development-Urban white elephants in Chicago and arid deserts in California were turned into useful, enjoyable and profitable properties through Harry's vision, dreams, leadership, and determination.

Philanthropist- Harry and wife Elaine established the Chaddick Foundation, which funds innovative projects for hospitals, churches, social agencies, and universities.