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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

Ridgeway Avenue

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A walk from Ridgeway and 16th east to Christiana. North Lawndale area.  duration: 4 min, 15 sec.  credits: google maps, no profit intended.

Author tWSPaPPosted on February 28, 2018Categories 16th St., Christiana, Churches, North Lawndale, Ridgeway, synagogue, Turner Ave.Leave a comment on Ridgeway Avenue

The Roaring Twenties Part 7d

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1927. Austin. East Garfield Park.    duration: 2 min, 57 sec. credits: google maps, no profit intended.

Author tWSPaPPosted on February 18, 2018Categories 1920s, Chicago Avenue, Christiana, East Garfield Park, Gladys, Harrison, Laramie, Laramie State Bank, Turner Ave.Leave a comment on The Roaring Twenties Part 7d

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