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Fohrman Motors

A look at the events associated with the Fohrman Motors showroom killing in January 1966. duration: 3 min, 37 sec. credits: google maps, no profit intended
Author tWSPaPPosted on August 11, 2019August 11, 2019Categories East Garfield Park, Fohrman Motors, Madison2 Comments on Fohrman Motors

Stineway Drugs

A look back at a drug store chain with a former presence at Central and Madison in Chicago’s West Side Austin area. duration: 2 min, 48 sec. credits: google maps, no profit intended.
Author tWSPaPPosted on January 3, 2019January 3, 2019Categories Austin, Central, Madison, Stineway Drugs21 Comments on Stineway Drugs

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 Park5 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 Park3 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

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

4013 W. Madison Street

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A look at past activities related to the 4013 west Madison Street address in Chicago’s West Garfield Park area.  duration:  3 min,  49 sec.  credits: google maps, no profit intended.

Author tWSPaPPosted on June 28, 2018Categories Madison, West Garfield Park7 Comments on 4013 W. Madison Street

5900 West Madison Street Part 2

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A look at past events on the south side of the 5900 west block of Madison Street in Chicago’s Austin area.  duration: 5 min, 38 sec.  credits: google maps, no profit intended.

Author tWSPaPPosted on June 1, 2018Categories Austin, MadisonLeave a comment on 5900 West Madison Street Part 2

5900 West Madison Street Part 1

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A look at past events on the north side of the block of 5900 West Madison Street in Chicago’s Austin area.   duration: 8 min,  13 sec.   credits: google maps, no profit intended.

Author tWSPaPPosted on May 30, 2018Categories Austin, MadisonLeave a comment on 5900 West Madison Street Part 1

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