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Month: December 2018

Cascade Bowling Center

A look at what was once the Cascade Bowling Center at 3825 W. Madison Street in Chicago’s West Garfield Park area. duration: 2 min, 26 sec. credits: google maps, no profit intended.
Author tWSPaPPosted on December 28, 2018December 28, 2018Categories Cascade Bowling Center, Madison, West Garfield Park4 Comments on Cascade Bowling Center

O’Connor and Goldberg Shoes

A look back at the O’Connor and Goldberg Shoe Store in Chicago’s West Garfield Park area. duration: 3 min, 8 sec. credits: google maps, no profit intended.

Author tWSPaPPosted on December 26, 2018December 26, 2018Categories Madison, O'Connor and Goldberg Shoes, West Garfield Park2 Comments on O’Connor and Goldberg Shoes

4753 W. Madison St.

A look back at past activities that occurred at the 4753 Madison address in the Austin area of Chicago’s West Side. duration: 2 min, 26 sec. credits: google maps, no profit intended.

Author tWSPaPPosted on December 26, 2018December 26, 2018Categories Austin, Madison, Spinks Men's WearLeave a comment on 4753 W. Madison St.

L. Fish Furniture

A look back at the L. Fish Furniture store chain with an outpost on Madison Street in Chicago’s West Garfield Park area. duration: 4 min, 14 sec. credits: google maps, no profit intended.

Author tWSPaPPosted on December 23, 2018December 23, 2018Categories L. Fish Furniture, Madison, West Garfield Park4 Comments on L. Fish Furniture

Topper’s Restaurant

A look back at when Toppers Restaurant was located in Chicago’s Austin West Side area. duration: 2 min, 2 sec. credits: google maps, no profit intended.

Author tWSPaPPosted on December 20, 2018December 20, 2018Categories Austin, Austin Blvd., Topper's Restaurant2 Comments on Topper’s Restaurant

Cicero News Agency

A look back at the Cicero News Agency that was located on Lake Street in Chicago’s Austin area.  duration: 4 min, 2 sec.  credits: google maps, no profit intended.

Author tWSPaPPosted on December 18, 2018December 18, 2018Categories Austin, Cicero News Agency, Lake St.Leave a comment on Cicero News Agency

Austin News Agency

A look back at the Austin News Agency of past times in Chicago’s Austin area.  duration: 3 min, 40 sec.  credits: google maps, no profit intended.

Author tWSPaPPosted on December 16, 2018December 16, 2018Categories Austin, Austin Bank, Austin News AgencyLeave a comment on Austin News Agency

Legler Branch Library

A look at some of the history of the Henry E. Legler Branch Public Library in Chicago’s West Garfield Park area.  duration: 5 min, 6 sec.  credits: google maps, no profit intended.

Author tWSPaPPosted on December 13, 2018December 13, 2018Categories Legler, Library, Monroe, Pulaski, West Garfield ParkLeave a comment on Legler Branch Library

Alex Theater

A look at past events affecting the now demolished Alex Theater in Chicago’s West Garfield Park area.  duration: 3 min, 2 sec.  credits: google maps, no profit intended.

Author tWSPaPPosted on December 11, 2018December 11, 2018Categories Alex Theater, Madison, Movie House, West Garfield ParkLeave a comment on Alex Theater

Avers Ave. NL Part 2

Avers_NL_2

Past activities of those who lived on Avers Avenue in Chicago’s North Lawndale area. duration: 5 min, 30 sec.  credits:  google maps, no profit intended.

Author tWSPaPPosted on December 9, 2018December 9, 2018Categories Avers, North Lawndale, UncategorizedLeave a comment on Avers Ave. NL Part 2

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