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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

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

Alderman Bill Henry

A look at Alderman Bill Henry and his battle with the city’s adjacent land ownership program. duration: 2 min, 35 sec. credits: google maps, no profit intended.
Author tWSPaPPosted on May 28, 2019May 28, 2019Categories Lawndale, North Lawndale, SawyerLeave a comment on Alderman Bill Henry

Marcy Center

A look at the now-razed Methodist Settlement House at 16th and Springfield in Chicago’s North Lawndale Area. duration: 3 min, 2 sec. credits: google maps, no profit intended.

Author tWSPaPPosted on March 10, 2019March 10, 2019Categories 16th St., Marcy Center, North Lawndale, Springfield3 Comments on Marcy Center

Corner at 16th-Ridgeway

A four corner view of 16th and Ridgeway in Chicago’s West side North Lawndale area. duration: 2 min, 19 sec. credits: google maps, no profit intended.
Author tWSPaPPosted on February 13, 2019February 13, 2019Categories 16th St., North Lawndale, RidgewayLeave a comment on Corner at 16th-Ridgeway

Avers Ave. NL Part 2

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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

Leonard Patrick Story

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A navigational glimpse at Leonard Patrick, an alleged 24th ward gangster from the 1930s-1950s.

Author tWSPaPPosted on December 2, 2018Categories Congress Parkway, Douglas Boulevard, Leonard Patrick, North Lawndale, Roosevelt Rd.Leave a comment on Leonard Patrick Story

Avers Avenue NL Part 1

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A look at past activities of those who lived on Avers Avenue in Chicago’s North Lawndale area.  duration: 4 min, 21 sec.  credits: google maps, no profit intended.

Author tWSPaPPosted on November 29, 2018Categories Avers, North LawndaleLeave a comment on Avers Avenue NL Part 1

Hamlin Avenue NL

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A look at people who lived at one time on Hamlin Avenue in Chicago’s North Lawndale area. duration: 5 min, 16 sec. credits: google maps, no profit intended.

Author tWSPaPPosted on November 25, 2018Categories Hamlin, Hyman Rickover, North LawndaleLeave a comment on Hamlin Avenue NL

Lawndale Avenue NL

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A look at past activities of those who lived on Lawndale Avenue in Chicago’s North Lawndale area.  duration: 4 min, 57 sec.  credits: google maps, no profit intended.

Author tWSPaPPosted on November 22, 2018Categories Lawndale, North LawndaleLeave a comment on Lawndale Avenue NL

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