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On all counts, the good and bad, the jungle was the place where "the fledgling learns to behave like an old timer," where the "slang... and the cant of the tramp class is circulated" and where the "stories and songs current among the men of the road, the sentiments, the attitudes, and the philosophy" of the migratory laborer are aired and passed on (Anderson, Nels. The Hobo. The University of Chicago Press, 1923, p. 26.)


  
 


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The 2008 Hobo Jungle

The Pullman Palace Car Company Clock Tower and Administration Building Complex is one of the most beautiful industrial landscapes in America, and it provides this great view from our campsite. In cooperation with the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, we are pleased to open this spot for camping during the Hobofest!

 
Hobo Jungle
  
     
 
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Old Railroad Tracks
  
Clocktower from Jungle
  
Old Stone
         
 
Jungle Firepit
      
Hobo Jungle
         
Hobo Jungle
  
Hobo Jungle
 
 
 

This hobo jungle is located at the NE corner of 111th St. and Cottage Grove Ave directly north of the Hotel Florence. It is Number 1 on the map here. Outfitted with a firepit, old railroad tracks, and an urban-industrial woodland, this location is just perfect for cooking up some hobo vittles or unwinding by a campfire. Bring your harmonica, unpack your bedroll and relax for this unique camping opportunity. RVs welcome. Secure/secluded location with toilet & some washing facilities. Water available. Well behaved pets on leash are tolerated. Campers please contact us to pre-register (773-370-3305 or click HERE) so that we can have an approximate number of campers. Alternatively, you can check in for camping upon arrival (Hotel Florence, 11111 S. Forrestville, 773-660-2341) .

Entrance to jungle: 608 East 111th Street

Cost: free

Saturday, September 6th (for Friday arrivals, please contact us for special arrangements)

  

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