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Kingfish Levinsky

The story of Kingfish Levinsky, a would-be West Side boxing title contender of the 1930s.
Author tWSPaPPosted on April 2, 2019April 2, 2019Categories Karlov, Kingfish Levinsky, Pulaski, West Garfield Park1 Comment on Kingfish Levinsky

Real Estate Stories Part 1

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A look at historical short sighted real estate decisions made by the City of Chicago on Karlov, Komensky, Kedvale and Keeler Avenues on the West Side.   duration: 5 min,  48 sec.   credits:  google maps, no profit intended.

Author tWSPaPPosted on June 14, 2018Categories Karlov, Kedvale, Keeler, Komensky, North Lawndale2 Comments on Real Estate Stories Part 1

Karlov and Keystone Stories

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West Humboldt Park area stories of misadventure.   duration: 5 min, 4 sec.  credits: google maps, no profit intended.

Author tWSPaPPosted on April 16, 2018Categories Karlov, Keystone, West Humboldt Park1 Comment on Karlov and Keystone Stories

Fillmore Street

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West Garfield Park area.  duration:  3 min, 41 sec.  credits: google maps, no profit intended.

Author tWSPaPPosted on February 26, 2018Categories Arthington, Fillmore, Karlov, West Garfield ParkLeave a comment on Fillmore Street

Off The Street Club

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East and West Garfield Park.  duration: 6 min, 39 sec.  credits:  google maps, no profit intended.

Author tWSPaPPosted on February 22, 2018Categories East Garfield Park, Jackson, Karlov, Van Buren, West Garfield ParkLeave a comment on Off The Street Club

Mason Park

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West Garfield Park location.  duration: 2 min, 12 sec.  credits: google maps,  no profit intended.

Author tWSPaPPosted on February 19, 2018Categories Karlov, Park, West End, West Garfield ParkLeave a comment on Mason Park

Chicago West Side 1987 Part 1

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Building and rehab paradoxes. Austin and West Garfield Park.  duration: 3 min,  18 min.  credits: google maps, no profit intended.

Author tWSPaPPosted on February 14, 2018Categories 1980s, Austin, Central, Karlov, West Garfield ParkLeave a comment on Chicago West Side 1987 Part 1

Chicago West Side 1980 Part 2

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West Garfield Park rehabbing.  duration: 2 min,  50 sec.  credits: google maps, no profit intended.

Author tWSPaPPosted on February 12, 2018Categories 1980s, Bethel, Garfield Park Administation Bldg., Karlov, West Garfield ParkLeave a comment on Chicago West Side 1980 Part 2

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