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Crazy For Love

One West Side man’s passion for a woman crazy for love. Durstion: 2 min, 40 sec.
Author tWSPaPPosted on July 12, 2022July 12, 2022Categories Washington Blvd2 Comments on Crazy For Love

West Side On The Move

A story of one family’s move around and about Chicago’s West Side from the 1940’s through the 1960s.
Author tWSPaPPosted on December 20, 2021December 20, 2021Categories Austin, Columbus Park, Menard9 Comments on West Side On The Move

Allied Radio

A brief look at the history of Allied Radio Corporation on Chicago’s West Side

Author tWSPaPPosted on December 4, 2020December 4, 2020Categories Allied Radio, East Garfield Park, Jackson, Maypole, Western3 Comments on Allied Radio

Vita Foods

A look at Vita Foods Company on Chicago’s near West Side

Author tWSPaPPosted on December 3, 2020December 3, 2020Categories Lake St., Vita FoodLeave a comment on Vita Foods

The Sloan Saga

A history of the Sloan Valve Company from its roots on Chicago’s West Side. duration: 3 min, 30 sec. Credits: google mapa, no profit intended.
Author tWSPaPPosted on December 1, 2020December 1, 2020Categories Lake St., Sloan Valve, West Garfield Park2 Comments on The Sloan Saga

Stone Temple Baptist Church

A look at Chicago Historical Landmark Stone Temple Baptist Church in the Lawndale area. duration: 3 min, 43 sec. credits: google maps, and other fair use pictures. no profit intended.
Author tWSPaPPosted on November 29, 2020November 29, 2020Categories Churches, Douglas Boulevard, North Lawndale, Stone Temple Baptist Church2 Comments on Stone Temple Baptist Church

Divorce, Brach Style

No profit intended. Pics are either public domain or fair use. duration: 5 min, 29 sec.

Author tWSPaPPosted on November 27, 2020November 27, 2020Categories Brach2 Comments on Divorce, Brach Style

An Immigrant’s Tale

A brief look at my grandfather Simon’s West Side story.
Author tWSPaPPosted on August 2, 2020August 2, 2020Categories Christiana, Congress Parkway, Gladys, Kedzie, North Lawndale, Turner Ave.4 Comments on An Immigrant’s Tale

Austin Public Library

A glimpse at Chicago’s West Side Austin neighborhood public library. duration: 1 min, 9 sec.
Author tWSPaPPosted on June 23, 2020June 23, 2020Categories Austin Library, Library6 Comments on Austin Public Library

Big Shoulders Help Schools

    Big Shoulders Fund helps two Catholic Schools in the Austin area. duration: 2 min, 55 sec. credits: Crain’s Chicago Business, Google Maps, no profit intended.
    Author tWSPaPPosted on February 9, 2020February 9, 2020Categories Austin, Jackson, Massasoit, Schools, St. AngelaLeave a comment on Big Shoulders Help Schools

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